The Corporation for Penn State is organized for the exclusive purpose of benefiting and promoting the interests of The Pennsylvania State University.
Executive compensation
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 Pennsylvania.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Secretary Secretary (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $69k $77k |
Vice President 25th percentile to median | $61k $68k |
President 25th percentile to median | $56k $63k |
Treasurer 25th percentile to median | $52k $58k |
Former Director Former Officer/director/trustee 10th to 25th percentile | $49k $54k |
Director Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $42k $47k |
Former President Former Officer/director/trustee 10th to 25th percentile | $40k $45k |
Former Vice President Board Vice President Below 10th percentile | $518 $578 |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Corporation for Penn State equaled 1,070% 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.
Up 19%
from 2022
From $57k in 2022 to $69k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Northeast region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Secretary (Operational) pay rose 19% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 8%.
- Vice President pay rose 7% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Executive Officer pay rose 35% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about The Corporation for Penn State
What does the Secretary (Operational) of The Corporation for Penn State earn?
In 2023, the Secretary (Operational) of The Corporation for Penn State received $68,521 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Secretary (Operational) roles among Education organizations in Pennsylvania, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Secretary (Operational) pay at The Corporation for Penn State compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Pennsylvania, the 2023 pay of the Secretary (Operational) at The Corporation for Penn State falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Corporation for Penn State equaled 1,070% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are The Corporation for Penn State's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, The Corporation for Penn State reported $6k in total revenue and $6k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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