Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary is an educational institution serving the Lord and His Church. Its mission is to prepare men and women for ministry at home and abroad. The Seminary undertakes this task as a training partner with the Church so that what is learned on campus can be complemented by the spiritual nurture and exercise of ministry available through the Church. Gordon-Conwell's mission arises out of God's redemptive work in this world effected in Jesus Christ, understood through the biblical Word and mediated by the Holy Spirit. As a theological seminary, it provides learning, resources and training through which men and women may acquire knowledge, gain skills, and develop attitudes needed in Christ's ministry.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Massachusetts.
- Base
- $141k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $4k
- Benefits
- $94k
- Base
- $147k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $414
- Benefits
- $21k
- Base
- $153k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $124k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $414
- Benefits
- $21k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President 75th to 90th percentile | $141k | — | $4k | $94k | $260k $286k |
VP of Strategy and CIO Chief Information Officer 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers nationwide | $147k | — | $414 | $21k | $176k $194k |
Professor/pivot Chairman Board Chair 75th to 90th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $153k | — | $2k | $13k | $174k $192k |
Dean of Hamilton Campus Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $165k $182k |
Professor Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $163k $179k |
Chief Financial Officer 25th percentile to median | $124k | — | $414 | $21k | $152k $168k |
Professor Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $147k $162k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 23 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Inc equaled 0.8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 2%
from 2022
From $254k in 2022 to $260k in 2023.
Estimated with Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 2% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 3%.
- Chief Information Officer pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 15% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Inc
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Inc earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Inc received $259,635 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Massachusetts, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Massachusetts, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Inc falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Inc equaled 0.8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary Inc reported $29.6M in total revenue and $31.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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