ENHANCEMENT OF MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY BY ASSISTING IN FUNDRAISING, COLLECTING CONTRIBUTIONS FOR STUDENT SCHOLARSHIPS, FACULTY SUPPORT, AND SPECIAL PROJECTS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO ASSISTS IN MANAGING SCHOLARSHIP DISBURSEMENTS AND INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Median to 75th percentilevs Education peers in Kentucky | $95k $103k |
Controller 10th to 25th percentile | $88k $96k |
Secretary Secretary (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $61k $67k |
Controller (partial Year) Controller Below 10th percentile | $3k $3k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 22 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC equaled 1% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC received $94,519 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Kentucky, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Kentucky, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC reported $15.7M in total revenue and $7.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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