THE FOUNDATION'S PRINCIPAL MISSION IS TO RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER ENDOWMENT GIFTS AND PLANNED GIVING THAT ENHANCE AND PROMOTE SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY'S EDUCATIONAL MISSION. THE ACTIVITIES OF THE FOUNDATION ARE DIRECTED BY A BOARD OF COMMUNITY, STUDENT, FACULTY AND ADMINISTRATIVE REPRESENTATIVES. THE FOUNDATION IS A CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY AUXILIARY ORGANIZATION, AS DEFINED IN TITLE 5 OF THE CALIFORNIA CODE OF REGULATIONS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chief Executive Officer 25th percentile to median | $78k $83k |
Director, VP of Administration & Finance 25th percentile to median | $77k $82k |
Director, Provost and VP of Academic Affairs Board Vice President 10th to 25th percentile | $72k $77k |
Chief Operating Officer & Secretary 10th to 25th percentile | $68k $73k |
Former Director, President Ssu Term 05/24 Former Officer/director/trustee 10th to 25th percentile | $67k $72k |
Chief Financial Officer 25th percentile to median | $67k $71k |
Director, Ssu Professor, Mathematics Board Member 25th percentile to median | $48k $52k |
Director, President Ssu Board President Median to 75th percentile | $41k $44k |
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 17 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION 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.
Down 46%
from 2023
From $144k in 2023 to $78k in 2024.
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 4% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 161%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 18% from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Operating Officer pay rose 3% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION received $77,666 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in California, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, SONOMA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION reported $9.5M in total revenue and $4.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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