TO EMBRACE THE GENEROSITY OF THE CHRISTIAN SPIRIT BY RAISING FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY, A 501C3 ORGANIZATION, BUT ALSO THE CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SOCIAL SERVICES PROGRAMS IN THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THE STUDENTS, FACULTY/STAFF, AND FRIENDS OF GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY LIVE, WORK, AND SERVE.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Human Services organizations in Arizona.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Secretary Secretary (Operational) Above 90th percentilevs Human Services peers nationwide | $182k $194k |
Treasurer 75th to 90th percentile | $178k $189k |
Other Officer Officer (Unspecified) | $176k $187k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION equaled 25,132% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
Based on 26,698 human services 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.
Held steady
from 2022
From $182k in 2022 to $182k in 2023.
Estimated with Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Secretary (Operational) pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 296%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay held roughly steady 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 GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
What does the Secretary (Operational) of GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Secretary (Operational) of GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION received $182,455 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Secretary (Operational) roles among Human Services organizations nationwide: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Secretary (Operational) pay at GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Human Services organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Secretary (Operational) at GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION equaled 25,132% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
What are GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION reported $1k in total revenue and $726 in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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