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Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2022
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $375k
- Bonus
- $3k
- Other
- $71k
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President Above 90th percentilevs Education peers in Arkansas | $375k | $3k | $71k | — | $475k $542k |
Vice President of Sponsored Programs Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $144k $165k |
Vice President of Institutional Advancement Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $127k $144k |
Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $114k $130k |
Interim Vice President of Academic Affairs Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $110k $126k |
Chief of Staff Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $109k $124k |
Vice President of Fiscal Affairs Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $77k $88k |
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 19 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2022, the highest total compensation at Philander Smith College equaled 2% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Philander Smith College
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Philander Smith College earn?
In 2022, the Chief Executive Officer of Philander Smith College received $475,007 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Arkansas: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Philander Smith College compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Arkansas, the 2022 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Philander Smith College falls in the top 10%. In 2022, the highest total compensation at Philander Smith College equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are Philander Smith College's revenue and expenses?
In 2022, Philander Smith College reported $25.3M in total revenue and $29.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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