THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATES AS A SUPPORT ORGANIZATION PRIMARILY TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO CLEMSON UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA, AND UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA AIKEN IN THEIR SEPARATE AND JOINT EFFORTS TO PROVIDE RESEARCH TO VARIOUS GOVERNMENT AGENCIES SUCH AS THE DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY, SAVANNAH RIVER NUCLEAR SOLUTIONS, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, ETC. TO THIS END, THE FOUNDATION OPERATES EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE BENEFIT OF, OR TO CARRY OUT THE PURPOSE OF, THE MEMBER UNIVERSITIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO:(1) PROVIDING FISCAL, CUSTODIAL AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES IN CONNECTION WITH UNIVERSITY RESEARCH, AND GENERALLY ASSISTING IN THE ADMINISTRATION AND COORDINATION OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES AND RESEARCH PERFORMED BY THE MEMBER UNIVERSITIES;(2) GENERALLY ENCOURAGING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND PUBLIC SUPPORT FOR UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND EDUCATION;(3) INTERFACING WITH CUSTOMER BASE ON BEHALF OF MEMBER UNIVERSITIES TO ASSIST IN ACQUIRING FUNDING FOR VARIOUS RESEARCH A
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
- Base
- $189k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
COO Median to 75th percentile | $189k | — | — | — | $189k $207k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
Held steady
from 2022
From $189k in 2022 to $189k in 2023.
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.
Chief Operating Officer pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 31%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Revenue and expenses over time
South Carolina Universities Research & Education Foundation reported revenue and expenses across 2 filing years.
Common questions about South Carolina Universities Research & Education Foundation
What does the Chief Operating Officer of South Carolina Universities Research & Education Foundation earn?
In 2023, the Chief Operating Officer of South Carolina Universities Research & Education Foundation received $189,196 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Operating Officer roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Operating Officer pay at South Carolina Universities Research & Education Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2023 pay of the Chief Operating Officer at South Carolina Universities Research & Education Foundation falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What are South Carolina Universities Research & Education Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, South Carolina Universities Research & Education Foundation reported $2.7M in total revenue and $2.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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