LAKELAND UNIVERSITY EDUCATES INDIVIDUALS OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS, PREPARING THEM TO THINK CRITICALLY, TO COMMUNICATE EFFECTIVELY, TO SUCCEED PROFESSIONALLY, AND TO LEAD ETHICAL, PURPOSEFUL, AND FULFILLING LIVES. ROOTED IN THE VALUES OF THE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST, LAKELAND INTEGRATES THE LIBERAL ARTS AND EXPERIENTIAL LEARNING TO DEVELOP THE WHOLE PERSON FOR SUCCESS IN A DYNAMIC, MULTI-FACETED WORLD.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 14 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Wisconsin.
- Base
- $209k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $5k
- Base
- $150k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $25
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President 75th to 90th percentile | $209k | — | — | $5k | $217k $239k |
VP of Academic Affairs, Dean of College Vice President Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $150k | — | — | $25 | $153k $169k |
Assoc VP of Cooperative Educaton Board Vice President 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $139k $153k |
VP of Enrollment Management Vice President Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $134k $148k |
Prof Sport Mgmt & Leadership, Assoc Dir Athletics Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $133k $147k |
Director & Instructor of Nursing Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $132k $146k |
Dean of Kellett School Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $128k $141k |
VP of Human Resources Vice President 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $125k $138k |
Director of the Center of Teacher Excellence Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $119k $131k |
VP of Student Affairs & Dean of Students Vice President 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $117k $129k |
VP of Luj & Dean of Bus, Science, Tech Vice President 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $114k $126k |
VP of Finance & Operations, CFO 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $110k $122k |
VP of Finance & Operations, CFO 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $67k $74k |
VP of Enrollment Management Vice President 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $43k $48k |
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 26 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at LAKELAND UNIVERSITY 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 2%
from 2022
From $212k in 2022 to $217k 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 2% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 14%.
- Vice President pay rose 1% from 2022 to 2023.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay fell 5% 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 LAKELAND UNIVERSITY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of LAKELAND UNIVERSITY earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of LAKELAND UNIVERSITY received $216,693 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Wisconsin, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at LAKELAND UNIVERSITY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Wisconsin, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at LAKELAND UNIVERSITY falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at LAKELAND UNIVERSITY equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are LAKELAND UNIVERSITY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, LAKELAND UNIVERSITY reported $49.4M in total revenue and $51.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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