Kent State University Research Corporation was formed to receive, hold, invest, manage and administer intellectual, personal and real property, and to sponsor and promote research for the benefit of Kent State University.
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 Education organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Vice Chair Sectreas Board Vice Chair 25th percentile to median | $22k $24k |
Presidentceoboard Chair Board Chair 25th percentile to median | $22k $24k |
COO Below 10th percentilevs Education peers in Ohio | $8k $9k |
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 3 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at KENT STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORP 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.
Up 7%
from 2022
From $20k in 2022 to $22k 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.
Board Vice Chair pay rose 7% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 17%.
- Board Chair pay rose 7% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Operating Officer pay fell 60% 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 KENT STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORP
What does the Board Vice Chair of KENT STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORP earn?
In 2023, the Board Vice Chair of KENT STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORP received $21,652 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board Vice Chair roles among Education organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Vice Chair pay at KENT STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORP compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Board Vice Chair at KENT STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORP falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at KENT STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORP equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are KENT STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORP's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, KENT STATE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORP reported $263k in total revenue and $143k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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