LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN, THROUGH ITS UNDERGRADUATE RESIDENTIAL COLLEGE AND CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC, EDUCATES STUDENTS IN THE LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES. THE UNIVERSITY IS DEVOTED TO EXCELLENCE AND INTEGRITY IN ALL OF ITS ACTIVITIES AND COMMITTED TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF INTELLECT AND TALENT, THE PURSUIT OF KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING, THE CULTIVATION OF SOUND JUDGMENT, AND RESPECT FOR THE PERSPECTIVES OF OTHERS. LAWRENCE PREPARES STUDENTS FOR LIVES OF ACHIEVEMENT, RESPONSIBLE AND MEANINGFUL CITIZENSHIP, LIFELONG LEARNING, AND PERSONAL FULFILLMENT. AS A LEARNING COMMUNITY OF SCHOLARS AND ARTISTS WE ENGAGE EACH OTHER IN A TRANSFORMATIVE PROCESS THAT EMPHASIZES INDIVIDUALIZED LEARNING, SUPPORTED BY AN ENVIRONMENT OF RICH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN A RESIDENTIAL CAMPUS SETTING.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 11 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $491k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $45k
- Base
- $285k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $211k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $24k
- Base
- $200k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $16k
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $185k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $19k
- Benefits
- $10k
- Base
- $177k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $16k
- Benefits
- $20k
- Base
- $180k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $162k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $24k
- Base
- $146k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $24k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President Above 90th percentilevs Education peers in Wisconsin | $491k | — | — | $45k | $604k $667k |
VP for Finance & Administration Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $285k | — | — | — | $299k $331k |
VP for Alumni and Development Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $211k | — | — | $24k | $252k $279k |
VP for University Advancement Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $200k | — | $16k | $8k | $230k $255k |
Dean of the Conservatory of Music Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentilevs Education peers in Wisconsin | $185k | — | $19k | $10k | $228k $252k |
University Counsel Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentilevs Education peers in Wisconsin | $177k | — | $16k | $20k | $222k $245k |
Provost and Dean of Faculty Officer (Unspecified) | $180k | — | — | $8k | $202k $224k |
VP for Student Life Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $162k | — | — | $24k | $200k $221k |
Vp, Chief of Staff Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $146k | — | — | $24k | $180k $199k |
Dir. of IT Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers in Wisconsin | — | — | — | — | $147k $163k |
VP for Dei/antiracism Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $143k $158k |
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 33 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN 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 4%
from 2022
From $583k in 2022 to $604k 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 4% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 33%.
- Vice President pay rose 15% from 2022 to 2023.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay fell 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 LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN
What does the Chief Executive Officer of LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN received $604,113 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Wisconsin: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Wisconsin, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, LAWRENCE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN reported $154.4M in total revenue and $142.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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