TOGETHER WE WILL DEFINE THE FUTURE OF RESIDENTIAL LIBERAL ARTS EDUCATION BY DEVELOPING AND SUPPORTING FACULTY AND STAFF AS INSTITUTIONAL CITIZENS AND BY OFFERING OPPORTUNITIES THAT SUCCESSFULLY LAUNCH STUDENTS INTO REWARDING CAREERS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 15 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Michigan.
- Base
- $262k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $17k
- Base
- $165k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $3k
- Benefits
- $3k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President 75th to 90th percentile | $262k | — | — | $17k | $305k $337k |
Secretary/treasurer Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $281k $310k |
Vice President Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $165k | — | $3k | $3k | $188k $207k |
Board Member Above 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $154k $170k |
Senior Program Officer Program Officer Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | — | — | — | — | $141k $155k |
Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $90k $99k |
Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $58k $64k |
Chair Board Chair Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $56k $62k |
Vice Chair Board Vice Chair Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $55k $61k |
Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $47k $52k |
Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $38k $42k |
Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $35k $38k |
Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $29k $32k |
Board Member 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $12k $13k |
Board Member 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $10k $11k |
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 1 unpaid individual.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at GREAT LAKES COLLEGES ASSOCIATION INC equaled 15% 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 12%
from 2022
From $347k in 2022 to $305k 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 rose 11% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 136%.
- Vice President pay rose 7% from 2022 to 2023.
- Board Member pay rose 3% 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 GREAT LAKES COLLEGES ASSOCIATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of GREAT LAKES COLLEGES ASSOCIATION INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of GREAT LAKES COLLEGES ASSOCIATION INC received $305,306 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Michigan, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at GREAT LAKES COLLEGES ASSOCIATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Michigan, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at GREAT LAKES COLLEGES ASSOCIATION INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at GREAT LAKES COLLEGES ASSOCIATION INC equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are GREAT LAKES COLLEGES ASSOCIATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, GREAT LAKES COLLEGES ASSOCIATION INC reported $4.2M in total revenue and $2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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