THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA RESEARCH FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO ADVANCE, DEVELOP, INCREASE & EXTEND THE PROGRESS OF SCIENCE & USEFUL ARTS THROUGH ENCOURAGING & ASSISTING INVESTIGATION, RESEARCH & EDUCATION AT THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA BY FURNISHING THE MEANS, METHODS AND AGENCIES BY WHICH IDEAS, CREATIONS, DISCOVERIES, INVENTIONS AND PROCESSES MAY BE PROTECTED AND THE USES THEREOF DETERMINED AND SAFEGUARDED FOR THE PUBLIC, AND TO MANAGE, LICENSE AND DISPOSE OF PROPRIETARY RIGHTS IN IDEAS, CREATIONS, DISCOVERIES, INVENTIONS AND PROCESSES OF ANY NATURE.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President 25th percentile to medianvs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers in Iowa | $52k $57k |
Treasurer 10th to 25th percentile | $26k $28k |
Vice President 10th to 25th percentile | $24k $26k |
Vp/secretary Secretary (Operational) 10th to 25th percentile | $9k $10k |
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 18 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA RESEARCH FOUNDATION equaled 157% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 5%
from 2022
From $50k in 2022 to $52k 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 5% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 72%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023.
- Vice President pay rose 3% 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 NORTHERN IOWA RESEARCH FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA RESEARCH FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA RESEARCH FOUNDATION received $52,014 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Iowa, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA RESEARCH FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Iowa, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA RESEARCH FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA RESEARCH FOUNDATION equaled 157% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA RESEARCH FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA RESEARCH FOUNDATION reported $69k in total revenue and $33k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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