Simpson University is a Christ-centered learning community committed to developing each student in mind, faith, and character for a life-time of meaningful work and service in a constantly changing world.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in California.
- Base
- $154k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $92k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President 75th to 90th percentile | $154k | — | — | $92k | $275k $301k |
Chief Financial Officer Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $146k $160k |
Chief Operations Officer Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $140k $153k |
Dean of Advancement Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $138k $152k |
Athletic Director Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $137k $150k |
Provost (part Year) Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $128k $140k |
Dean of School of Nursing Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $123k $135k |
Provost Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $104k $114k |
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 21 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Simpson University equaled 0.7% 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 Simpson University
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Simpson University earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Simpson University received $274,785 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Simpson University compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Simpson University falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Simpson University equaled 0.7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are Simpson University's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Simpson University reported $38.7M in total revenue and $39.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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