NOW IN ITS 28TH YEAR, THE SUN CONFERENCE, A 501C3 ORGANIZATION, CONTINUES TO BE ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFUL INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCES IN THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS (NAIA).THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS' CHAMPIONS OF CHARACTER PROVIDES TRAINING TO ENSURE STUDENT-ATHLETES KNOW, DO AND VALUE THE RIGHT THINGS IN ALL AREAS OF LIFE. THE FIVE CORE VALUES: INTEGRITY, RESPECT, RESPONSIBILITY, SPORTSMANSHIP AND SERVANT LEADERSHIP ARE PUT INTO PLAY, ACCOUNTED FOR AND TRACKED AT ALL NAIA SCHOOLS.
Executive compensation
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 Recreation & Sports organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
COO 25th percentile to median | $110k $117k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 3 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE SUN CONFERENCE INC equaled 17% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
Based on 7,435 recreation & sports organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Climbed 6%
over 2 years
From $104k in 2022 to $110k in 2024.
Estimated with Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater, FL metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Operating Officer pay rose 6% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue rose 64%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE SUN CONFERENCE INC
What does the Chief Operating Officer of THE SUN CONFERENCE INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Operating Officer of THE SUN CONFERENCE INC received $110,414 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Operating Officer roles among Recreation & Sports organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Operating Officer pay at THE SUN CONFERENCE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Operating Officer at THE SUN CONFERENCE INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE SUN CONFERENCE INC equaled 17% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
What are THE SUN CONFERENCE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE SUN CONFERENCE INC reported $689k in total revenue and $643k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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