The University of California Student Association (UCSA) is a coalition of students and student governments that aims to provide a collective voice for all students through advocacy and direct action. UCSA participates in the shared governance of the University of California system, and seeks to advance higher education by empowering current and future students to advocate on their own behalf for the accessibility, affordability, and quality of the University of California system.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 11 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in California.
- Base
- $112k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $49k
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $112k | — | $49k | — | $161k $171k |
President Board President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $14k $15k |
Chair Board Chair 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $9k $10k |
Gr Chair Board Chair 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $6k $7k |
Financial Officer Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $6k $7k |
Campaigns Chair Board Chair 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $6k $6k |
Communications Officer Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $6k $6k |
Ua Chair Board Chair 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $6k $6k |
Vice Chair Board Vice Chair 10th to 25th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $5k $5k |
Ca Chair Board Chair 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $4k $5k |
Ca Chair (former) Board Chair Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $3k $4k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA STUDENT ASSOCIATION equaled 12% 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.
Climbed 84%
over 2 years
From $87k in 2022 to $161k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 84% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue rose 2%.
- Board President pay fell 11% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Chair pay fell 39% from 2022 to 2024.
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 UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA STUDENT ASSOCIATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA STUDENT ASSOCIATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA STUDENT ASSOCIATION received $160,547 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in California, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA STUDENT ASSOCIATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA STUDENT ASSOCIATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA STUDENT ASSOCIATION equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA STUDENT ASSOCIATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA STUDENT ASSOCIATION reported $1.4M in total revenue and $1.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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