To strengthen the University and communities that have touched the lives of KU alumni and friends, the mission of The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund is to receive and administer gifts and bequests to further the charitable objectives of the Kansas University Endowment Association and a number of community foundations across the country.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Treasurer Median to 75th percentile | $142k $157k |
Assistant Secretary Secretary (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $141k $155k |
President Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Kansas | $94k $103k |
Senior VP for Development (starting Nov '23) Senior Vice President 10th to 25th percentile | $56k $62k |
Former Officer Former Officer/director/trustee 25th percentile to median | $29k $33k |
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 3 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund equaled 4,728% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Down 79%
from 2022
From $673k in 2022 to $142k in 2023.
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.
Chief Financial Officer pay rose 21% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 38%.
- Secretary (Operational) pay rose 11% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Executive Officer pay fell 86% 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 KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund
What does the Chief Financial Officer of The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund earn?
In 2023, the Chief Financial Officer of The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund received $142,399 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Financial Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Financial Officer pay at The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Financial Officer at The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund equaled 4,728% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, The KU Endowment Charitable Gift Fund reported $298k in total revenue and $3k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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