THE SDSU GROWTH PARTNERSHIP, LTD IS DEDICATED TO SERVE THE BROOKINGS AREA, THE STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA AND ADJACENT COMMUNITIES AND STATES. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL, A LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY HAS BEEN INCORPORATED THAT WILL, OVER DECADES, BUILD UP AN ECONOMIC BASE OF NEWLY DEVELOPED TECHNOLOGIES AND BUSINESSES WHICH WILL EXPAND THROUGHOUT THE REGION AND STATE OF SOUTH DAKOTA. THE RESEARCH PARK WILL CONTINUE TO EXPAND WITH ADDITIONAL BUILDINGS AND RESEARCH PROJECTS, ENHANCING THE ECONOMIC WELL-BEING OF THE CITY OF BROOKINGS AND ITS SURROUNDING AREAS AND IMPROVE ITS QUALITY OF LIFE AND PROSPERITY. THE WHOLE INTENT OF THE PARK IS TO EXPAND AND COMMERCIALIZE UNIVERSITY AND LOCAL INNOVATION. JOB CREATION, EMPLOYEE WEALTH, AND NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ARE CORE PILLARS TO THE ORGANIZATION.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $185k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
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| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ceo/executive Director/sec Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $185k | — | — | — | $190k $205k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 9 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at RESEARCH PARK AT SDSU equaled 10% 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.
Climbed 26%
over 3 years
From $151k in 2021 to $190k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Director (Operational) pay rose 26% from 2021 to 2024, while revenue fell 28%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2021 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about RESEARCH PARK AT SDSU
What does the Director (Operational) of RESEARCH PARK AT SDSU earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of RESEARCH PARK AT SDSU received $190,325 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Director (Operational) roles among Education organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at RESEARCH PARK AT SDSU compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at RESEARCH PARK AT SDSU falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at RESEARCH PARK AT SDSU equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are RESEARCH PARK AT SDSU's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, RESEARCH PARK AT SDSU reported $1.7M in total revenue and $1.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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