THE MEMORIAL UNIONS FUNCTION AS A CONCESSIONAIRE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS FOR THE PURPOSE OF OPERATING VARIOUS ENTERPRISES WITHIN THE KANSAS UNION BUILDING, THE BURGE UNION, THE EDWARDS CAMPUS UNION, RESIDENTIAL DINING HALLS, AND OTHER UNIVERSITY PROPERTIES ON CAMPUS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Kansas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Interim Director, Ku Memorial Union (thru April 2024) Officer (Unspecified) | $149k $164k |
Secretary, Director of Marketing & Programs Director (Operational) 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers nationwide | $73k $81k |
Vice President & Board Member 25th percentile to median | $49k $54k |
Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $38k $42k |
Ku Comptroller, Treasurer Controller 10th to 25th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $35k $39k |
Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $33k $36k |
Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $32k $35k |
President (thru May 2024) Below 10th percentile | $5k $6k |
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 21 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at University of Kansas Memorial Corporation equaled 0.4% 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.
Up 8%
from 2022
From $137k in 2022 to $149k in 2023.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 9%.
- Board Member pay rose 28% from 2022 to 2023.
- Controller pay fell 6% 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 University of Kansas Memorial Corporation
What does the Director (Operational) of University of Kansas Memorial Corporation earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of University of Kansas Memorial Corporation received $73,003 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Education organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at University of Kansas Memorial Corporation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at University of Kansas Memorial Corporation falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at University of Kansas Memorial Corporation equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are University of Kansas Memorial Corporation's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, University of Kansas Memorial Corporation reported $41.6M in total revenue and $38.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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