THE NIU FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ENERGIZE AND CONNECT THE PRIVATE SECTOR WITH THE NIU COMMUNITY TO SECURE AND STEWARD RESOURCES THAT SUPPORT THE FUTURE AND GROWTH OF NIU.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 14 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Avp, COO Below 10th percentile | $61k $65k |
Exec. Dir., Campaign, Comm, & Strat Key Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $51k $55k |
Sr. Dir. of Corp & Fnd Relations Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $50k $54k |
Sr. Dir. Ops & Annual Giving Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $49k $52k |
Sr. Dir. of Advancement Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $46k $49k |
President/ceo, Secretary-thru 6/30/25 10th to 25th percentile | $45k $48k |
Avp, Cdo Below 10th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $45k $48k |
Exec. Dir., Strategic Development Key Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $44k $47k |
Controller & Sr. Dir. of Finance Controller 10th to 25th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $42k $45k |
Dir. of Finance & Strategic Init Officer (Unspecified) | $39k $42k |
Dir. of Board Relations Officer (Unspecified) | $36k $39k |
Exec. Dir., Alumni Engagement Key Employee Below 10th percentile | $35k $37k |
Sr. Dir. of Planned Giving Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $26k $28k |
Sr. Dir. of Advancement Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $17k $18k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 29 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION equaled 0.3% 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 24%
from 2023
From $49k in 2023 to $61k in 2024.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Key Employee pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 214%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Executive Officer pay rose 5% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Operating Officer of NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Operating Officer of NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION received $60,981 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom 10% for Chief Operating Officer roles among Education organizations in Illinois: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report more. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Operating Officer pay at NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Chief Operating Officer at NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION falls in the bottom 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION equaled 0.3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION reported $60.3M in total revenue and $18.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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