THE MISSION OF NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY (NNU) IS THE TRANSFORMATION OF THE WHOLE PERSON. CENTERED IN JESUS CHRIST, THE NNU EDUCATION INSTILLS HABITS OF HEART, SOUL, MIND, AND STRENGTH TO ENABLE EACH STUDENT TO BECOME GOD'S CREATIVE AND REDEMPTIVE AGENT IN THE WORLD. NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY STRIVES TO BE A VIBRANT EDUCATIONAL COMMUNITY THAT INTEGRATES AND REFLECTS CHRISTIAN FAITH IN ALL THAT IT DOES. THE UNIVERSITY SEEKS TO PROVIDE NATIONALLY-RECOGNIZED PROGRAMS DISTINGUISHED BY GRADUATES WHO ARE ACADEMICALLY PREPARED, SPIRITUALLY GROUNDED, SERVICE MINDED, GLOBALLY ENGAGED, AND VOCATIONALLY SUCCESSFUL.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $211k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $23k
- Base
- $127k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $29k
- Base
- $137k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $497
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President 75th to 90th percentile | $211k | — | — | $23k | $247k $270k |
VP of Finance & Operations Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $127k | — | — | $29k | $183k $201k |
VP of Academic Affairs Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $137k | — | — | $497 | $167k $183k |
Dean of Nursing Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $127k $140k |
VP of External Relations Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $122k $133k |
Org Change Manager Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $118k $130k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 40 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY INC 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 $242k in 2022 to $247k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West 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 17%.
- Vice President pay fell 6% from 2022 to 2023.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 6% 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 NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY INC received $247,028 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY INC equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, NORTHWEST NAZARENE UNIVERSITY INC reported $76.6M in total revenue and $70.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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