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Filing year 2023

THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI FOUNDATION

Cincinnati, Ohio·EIN 31-0896555·NTEE T30 · Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations·501(c)(3)
Total revenue
$177.9M
Total assets
$904.7M
Total expenses
$104M
Reported officers
61
Mission

MISSION: TO INSPIRE A COMMUNITY OF UC AND UC HEALTH SUPPORTERS THROUGH THE POWER OF PHILANTHROPY.VISION: IGNITING PASSION TO TRANSFORM LIVES.

Executive compensation, broken down

Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 13 reported individuals · Filing year 2023

Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Ohio.

President
Above 90th percentile
$593k
$655k
Base
$530k
Bonus
$55
Other
$13k
Benefits
$19k
VP of Development - Academic Health
Board Vice President
Above 90th percentile
$401k
$443k
Base
$314k
Bonus
$44k
Other
$258
Benefits
$13k
VP of Development- Part Year
Board Vice President
Above 90th percentile
$377k
$416k
Base
$287k
Bonus
$40k
Other
$147
Benefits
$28k
VP & Cfo, Treasurer
Above 90th percentile
$342k
$378k
Base
$266k
Bonus
$37k
Other
$533
Benefits
$12k
VP of Alumni & Donor Experience
Board Vice President
Above 90th percentile
$331k
$365k
Base
$261k
Bonus
$36k
Other
$90
Benefits
$11k
VP of Principal Giving
Board Vice President
Above 90th percentile
$310k
$342k
Base
$236k
Bonus
$34k
Other
$54
Benefits
$18k
AVP of Principal Gifts, Athletics
Highest Compensated Employee
Above 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide
$294k
$325k
Base
$226k
Bonus
$32k
Other
$396
Benefits
$14k
VP of Tech, Info & Philan Strategy
Board Vice President
Above 90th percentile
$288k
$318k
Base
$226k
Bonus
$31k
Other
$290
Benefits
$8k
VP of Strategic Communications
Board Vice President
Above 90th percentile
$254k
$281k
Base
$191k
Bonus
$27k
Other
$778
Benefits
$16k
AVP of Development, Uc Cancer Center
Highest Compensated Employee
75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide
$254k
$280k
Base
$189k
Bonus
$23k
Other
$115
Benefits
$23k
VP of Human Resources
Board Vice President
75th to 90th percentile
$242k
$267k
Base
$182k
Bonus
$25k
Other
$427
Benefits
$16k
Exec Director for Principal Giving
Former Officer/director/trustee
75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide
$199k
$220k
Base
$151k
Bonus
$22k
Other
$151
Benefits
$11k
Chief of Staff, Secretary
Secretary (Operational)
75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide
$175k
$193k
Base
$132k
Bonus
$16k
Other
$52
Benefits
$13k

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 48 unpaid individuals.

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Pay in context

Top pay as a share of expenses

In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI FOUNDATION equaled 0.6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.

This organization (2023)
0.6%
Sector median
15%
Middle half of sector
5% to 24%

Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking 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.

Down 4%
from 2022

From $618k in 2022 to $593k in 2023.

$618k
2022
$593k
2023
In today's dollarsEst.
Down 8% in real terms$709k to $655k

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.

Pay for the position

Chief Executive Officer pay fell 4% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 20%.

$618k in 2022 to $593k in 2023.
  • Board Vice President pay rose 10% from 2022 to 2023.
  • Chief Financial Officer pay rose 7% from 2022 to 2023.

Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.

Highest reported compensation in each year. Volunteer board members and partial-year payouts are filtered out.

Among peers

Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.

FAQ

Common questions about THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI FOUNDATION

What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI FOUNDATION earn?

In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI FOUNDATION received $592,594 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Ohio: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.

How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?

Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Ohio, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI FOUNDATION equaled 0.6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.

What are THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?

In 2023, THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI FOUNDATION reported $177.9M in total revenue and $104M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.

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