THE MISSION OF KSURF IS TO SERVE KSU AS A COOPERATIVE ORGANIZATION IN ORDER TO PROMOTE RESEARCH AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY FOR THE UNIVERSITY.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Georgia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chairperson Board Chair Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $52k $55k |
Treasurer Officer (Unspecified) | $42k $45k |
Legal Affairs/board Member Officer (Unspecified) | $38k $41k |
Chief Operating Officer Below 10th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $38k $40k |
Chief Executive Officer 10th to 25th percentile | $37k $40k |
COO (march - June 2023) Below 10th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $35k $37k |
Board Member 25th percentile to median | $30k $33k |
Board Member 25th percentile to median | $29k $31k |
Board Member 25th percentile to median | $26k $28k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND SERVICE FOUNDATION INC equaled 0.4% 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 48%
from 2022
From $35k in 2022 to $52k in 2023.
Estimated with Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Roswell, GA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board Chair pay rose 48% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 15%.
- Chief Operating Officer pay rose 20% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Executive Officer pay rose 53% 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 KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND SERVICE FOUNDATION INC
What does the Board Chair of KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND SERVICE FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2023, the Board Chair of KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND SERVICE FOUNDATION INC received $51,693 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Chair roles among Education organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND SERVICE FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Chair at KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND SERVICE FOUNDATION INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND SERVICE FOUNDATION INC equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND SERVICE FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND SERVICE FOUNDATION INC reported $16M in total revenue and $14.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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