THE MISSION OF THE UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION IS TO ADVOCATE AND RAISE PRIVATE SUPPORT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN DIEGO, FOR THE PURPOSE OF ITS RESEARCH, TEACHING AND PUBLIC SERVICE MISSION.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chancellor & President 25th percentile to median | $107k $119k |
Vice President 25th percentile to median | $101k $112k |
Executive Vice President 10th to 25th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $85k $95k |
Chief Financial Officer 25th percentile to median | $68k $76k |
Vice President 25th percentile to median | $63k $70k |
Controller 10th to 25th percentile | $62k $69k |
Former CFO Former Officer/director/trustee Below 10th percentile | $43k $47k |
Corporate Secretary Secretary (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $39k $43k |
Investment Operations Manager Operations Manager 10th to 25th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $18k $20k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 46 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION equaled 0.0% 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 10%
from 2022
From $118k in 2022 to $107k in 2023.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 8% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 11%.
- Vice President pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023.
- Executive Vice President pay fell 28% 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 UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION received $106,831 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in California, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION equaled 0.0% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, UC SAN DIEGO FOUNDATION reported $242.1M in total revenue and $360.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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