Otterbein University is an inclusive community dedicated to educating the whole person in the context of humane values. Our mission is to prepare graduates to think deeply and broadly, to engage locally and globally, and to advance their professions and communities. (continued on Schedule O
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 12 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Ohio.
- Base
- $320k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $65k
- Benefits
- $37k
- Base
- $177k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $37k
- Base
- $194k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $11k
- Base
- $173k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $2k
- Base
- $172k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $3k
- Benefits
- $10k
- Base
- $135k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $330
- Benefits
- $33k
- Base
- $126k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $360
- Benefits
- $34k
- Base
- $123k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $36k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President of the University Above 90th percentile | $320k | — | $65k | $37k | $439k $485k |
VP of Institutional Advancement Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $177k | — | $1k | $37k | $224k $248k |
Provost Key Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $194k | — | $2k | $11k | $216k $239k |
Executive VP for Strategic Initiatives Executive Vice President 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers nationwide | $173k | — | $2k | $2k | $209k $231k |
VP of Business Affairs (retired April 2024) Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $172k | — | $3k | $10k | $205k $226k |
VP of Student Affairs Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $135k | — | $330 | $33k | $176k $194k |
Executive Director - the Point Median to 75th percentile | $126k | — | $360 | $34k | $167k $184k |
Executive Director of Development Median to 75th percentile | $123k | — | $1k | $36k | $167k $184k |
Trustee and Professor Board Member Above 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $133k $147k |
Trustee and Professor Board Member Above 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $103k $114k |
Trustee and Student Board Member Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $5k $6k |
Trustee and Student Board Member 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $3k $3k |
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 19 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Otterbein University 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 $430k in 2022 to $439k 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 2% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 3%.
- Board Vice President pay rose 1% from 2022 to 2023.
- Key Employee pay held roughly steady 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 Otterbein University
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Otterbein University earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Otterbein University received $439,049 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Ohio: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Otterbein University compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Ohio, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Otterbein University falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Otterbein University equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are Otterbein University's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Otterbein University reported $103.7M in total revenue and $107.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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