Executive compensation, broken down
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 North Carolina.
- Base
- $254k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President 75th to 90th percentile | $254k | — | — | — | $254k $277k |
Dean - School of Business Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $149k $163k |
VP Enrollment Mgmt and Student Board Vice President 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $146k $159k |
VP for Finance and Admin/cfo Vice President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $143k $156k |
VP Institutional Advancement Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $128k $140k |
VP for Academic Affairs Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $118k $129k |
Chief Information Officer Below 10th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $110k $120k |
Acting VP Student Affairs/dean Board Vice President 10th to 25th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $106k $116k |
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 25 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE SHAW UNIVERSITY equaled 0.6% 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.
Down 13%
from 2022
From $292k in 2022 to $254k 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 Executive Officer pay fell 13% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 7%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay fell 13% from 2022 to 2023.
- Vice President pay fell 16% 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 SHAW UNIVERSITY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE SHAW UNIVERSITY earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE SHAW UNIVERSITY received $253,667 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in North Carolina, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE SHAW UNIVERSITY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in North Carolina, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE SHAW UNIVERSITY falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE SHAW UNIVERSITY equaled 0.6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are THE SHAW UNIVERSITY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE SHAW UNIVERSITY reported $33.8M in total revenue and $44.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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