SEE SCHEDULE OTHE PRIMARY MISSION OF GRACELAND UNIVERSITY IS TO BE A LEARNING COMMUNITY, WHERE STUDENTS DEVELOP THEIR POTENTIAL FOR MEANINGFUL AND PRODUCTIVE LIVES THROUGH INTELLECTUAL, PHYSICAL, SOCIAL AND SPIRITUAL GROWTH. THIS MISSION IS GUIDED BY THE BELIEF THAT THE CURRICULUM OF GRACELAND UNIVERSITY SHOULD BE FIRMLY ROOTED IN THE BEST LIBERAL ARTS TRADITION, ENHANCED BY PRACTICAL EXPERIENCES THAT PREPARE STUDENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL CAREERS. AS AN INSTITUTION DEDICATED TO THE WORTH OF ALL PERSONS, AS A PART OF ITS MISSION, GRACELAND UNIVERSITY ENDEAVORS TO FOSTER CHRISTIAN VALUES IN HARMONY WITH THE COMMUNITY OF CHRIST, ITS SPONSORING CHURCH. TO ACHIEVE ITS MISSION, GRACELAND UNIVERSITY RELIES UPON AN INSIGHTFUL AND INSPIRED ADMINISTRATION, A COMPETENT AND DEDICATED FACULTY, A COMPASSIONATE AND CARING STAFF, AND INQUIRING STUDENTS COMMITTED TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROCESS OF LIFE-LONG LEARNING.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 11 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $315k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $30k
- Benefits
- $21k
- Base
- $122k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $22k
- Benefits
- $30k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President 75th to 90th percentilevs Education peers in Iowa | $315k | — | $30k | $21k | $383k $423k |
VP - Academic Affairs Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $122k | — | $22k | $30k | $177k $195k |
Director Dpt Program Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $150k $165k |
VP - Institutional Advance Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $146k $161k |
Dean School of Nursing Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $130k $143k |
VP - Enrollment Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $126k $139k |
Professor of Nursing Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $118k $130k |
Dpt Professor Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $118k $130k |
Dpt Professor Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $107k $118k |
VP - Student Life Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $89k $98k |
Trustee Board Member 75th to 90th percentilevs Education peers in Iowa | — | — | — | — | $66k $73k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 20 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at GRACELAND UNIVERSITY equaled 0.7% 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.
Down 41%
from 2022
From $650k in 2022 to $383k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 41% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 7%.
- Vice President pay rose 23% from 2022 to 2023.
- Director (Operational) pay rose 7% 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 GRACELAND UNIVERSITY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of GRACELAND UNIVERSITY earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of GRACELAND UNIVERSITY received $383,345 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Iowa, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at GRACELAND UNIVERSITY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Iowa, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at GRACELAND UNIVERSITY falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at GRACELAND UNIVERSITY equaled 0.7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are GRACELAND UNIVERSITY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, GRACELAND UNIVERSITY reported $46.8M in total revenue and $57M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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