Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science is committed to serving the population through the interprofessional education of health and biomedical professionals and the discovery of knowledge dedicated to improving wellness. The University embodies the spirit of inquiry and excellence modeled by its namesake Dr. Rosalind Franklin, whose "Photo 51" was crucial to solving the structure of DNA. Recognized for its research in areas including neuroscience, brain-related diseases, inherited disorders, diabetes, obesity, and gait and balance, RFU encompasses the Chicago Medical School, College of Health Professions, College of Nursing, College of Pharmacy, School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, and the Dr. William M. Scholl College of Podiatric Medicine.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 13 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
- Base
- $834k
- Bonus
- $83k
- Other
- $60k
- Benefits
- $20k
- Base
- $615k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $33k
- Base
- $447k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
- Base
- $407k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $40k
- Base
- $373k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $41k
- Base
- $431k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $5k
- Base
- $381k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $24k
- Base
- $354k
- Bonus
- $5k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $44k
- Base
- $346k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $33k
- Base
- $354k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $16k
- Base
- $315k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $25k
- Base
- $213k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $27k
- Base
- $136k
- Bonus
- $3k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $45k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO Above 90th percentile | $834k | $83k | $60k | $20k | $1M $1.1M |
Dean & VP of Medical Affairs Board Vice President Above 90th percentile | $615k | — | — | $33k | $681k $754k |
Provost Key Employee Above 90th percentile | $447k | — | — | $10k | $490k $542k |
EVP Research & Vice Dean Research, Cms Executive Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $407k | — | — | $40k | $480k $532k |
Vice Dean, Meded & Exec Vice Dean, Cms Highest Compensated Employee Above 90th percentile | $373k | — | — | $41k | $447k $495k |
Executive Chair, Clinical Sciences Board Chair Above 90th percentile | $431k | — | — | $5k | $445k $493k |
EVP of Finance & Admin, CFO Above 90th percentile | $381k | — | — | $24k | $438k $486k |
Dean Highest Compensated Employee Above 90th percentile | $354k | $5k | — | $44k | $436k $483k |
Vice Dean, Discipline Chair Board Vice Chair Above 90th percentile | $346k | — | — | $33k | $412k $457k |
EVP Univ. Strategies & Chief of Staff Executive Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $354k | — | — | $16k | $402k $446k |
Discipline Chair & Education Director Board Chair Above 90th percentile | $315k | — | — | $25k | $372k $412k |
Asst Secretary/general Counsel Secretary (Operational) Above 90th percentile | $213k | — | — | $27k | $262k $290k |
Trustee (through June 2024)/faculty Board Member Above 90th percentile | $136k | $3k | — | $45k | $198k $220k |
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 18 unpaid individuals.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Held steady
from 2022
From $1M in 2022 to $1M in 2023.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 5%.
- Board Vice President pay rose 8% from 2022 to 2023.
- Key Employee pay rose 5% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Revenue and expenses over time
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science reported revenue and expenses across 2 filing years.
Common questions about Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science received $1,029,713 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science falls in the top 10%.
What are Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science reported $137.9M in total revenue and $147.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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