The University of Louisville Research Foundation is organized for the purpose of promoting and supporting research projects, investigations, clinical services, and other activities relating to the missions of the University of Louisville.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 10 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President 75th to 90th percentilevs Education peers in Kentucky | $291k $317k |
Vice President 25th percentile to median | $58k $64k |
Vice President to 5/12/24 Vice President 25th percentile to median | $56k $61k |
Vice President to 2/12/24 Vice President 25th percentile to median | $49k $53k |
Former Vice President Board Vice President 10th to 25th percentile | $48k $53k |
Former Treasurer Former Officer/director/trustee 10th to 25th percentile | $43k $47k |
Former President Former Officer/director/trustee 10th to 25th percentile | $34k $38k |
Director Board Member 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers in Kentucky | $30k $32k |
Assistant Secretary Secretary (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $24k $26k |
Director Board Member 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers in Kentucky | $23k $25k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 15 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at University of Louisville Research 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.
Top compensation, year by year
From $52k in 2022 to $291k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 499% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 3%.
- Vice President pay rose 11% from 2022 to 2023.
- Board Vice President pay rose 12% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Revenue and expenses over time
University of Louisville Research Foundation reported revenue and expenses across 2 filing years.
What Education executives earn in Kentucky
Comparable education organizations in Kentucky pay their highest-earning executive a median of $72,222.
These are education sector-wide figures, not this organization's reported pay. Based on 249 organizations across 249 filings (2022 – 2024).
See full Education pay data for Kentucky →Common questions about University of Louisville Research Foundation
What does the Chief Executive Officer of University of Louisville Research Foundation earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of University of Louisville Research Foundation received $290,624 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Kentucky, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at University of Louisville Research Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Kentucky, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at University of Louisville Research Foundation falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at University of Louisville Research Foundation equaled 0.0% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are University of Louisville Research Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, University of Louisville Research Foundation reported $651M in total revenue and $635M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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