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Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $140k $148k |
Chairman, VP & Treasurer Board Chair Median to 75th percentile | $57k $60k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers in Arizona | $53k $56k |
Trustee Board Member 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers in Arizona | $45k $47k |
Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | $40k $42k |
VP & Assistant Treasurer Vice President 10th to 25th percentile | $25k $26k |
Vice President 10th to 25th percentile | $25k $26k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THUNDERBIRD SCHOOL OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT equaled 4% 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.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Down 20%
from 2022
From $174k in 2022 to $140k in 2023.
Estimated with Phoenix-Mesa-Scottsdale, AZ metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Vice President pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 26%.
- Board Chair pay fell 67% from 2022 to 2023.
- Board Member pay held roughly steady 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 THUNDERBIRD SCHOOL OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT
What does the Vice President of THUNDERBIRD SCHOOL OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT earn?
In 2023, the Vice President of THUNDERBIRD SCHOOL OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT received $139,582 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Vice President roles among Education organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Vice President pay at THUNDERBIRD SCHOOL OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Vice President at THUNDERBIRD SCHOOL OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THUNDERBIRD SCHOOL OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are THUNDERBIRD SCHOOL OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THUNDERBIRD SCHOOL OF GLOBAL MANAGEMENT reported $4.2M in total revenue and $3.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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