THE RESEARCH FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES TO SUPPORT NKU'S EFFORTS TO PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT, IMPLEMENTATION AND COORDINATION OF SPONSORED PROGRAMS INVLOLVING INSTRUCTION, PUBLIC SERVICE, AND RESEARCH. THIS INCLUDES THE ADMINISTRATION OF CONSERVATION EASEMENTS AND OTHER PROJECTS THAT FURTHER THE MISSION OF NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSTY.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director board member | $52k $56k |
Director board member | $49k $53k |
Chair board chair | $48k $52k |
Director board member | $46k $50k |
Director board member | $41k $44k |
Executive Director | $28k $30k |
Vice Chair board vice chair | $27k $29k |
Director board member | $17k $19k |
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 8 unpaid individuals.
Down 4%
from 2022
From $54k in 2022 to $52k in 2023.
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.
Revenue and expenses over time
NORTHERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION INC reported revenue and expenses across 2 filing years.
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