TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH ALUMNI AND FRIENDS IN ORDER TO SECURE PRIVATE FUNDS AND OTHER RESOURCES FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI (USM). THE FOUNDATION RECEIVES, INVESTS AND DISTRIBUTES PRIVATE GIFTS IN SUPPORT OF THE UNIVERSITY'S MISSION.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $140k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $105k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $7k
- Base
- $87k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $14k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director/secretary Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $140k | — | $2k | $8k | $175k $185k |
Chief Development Officer 25th percentile to median | $105k | — | — | $7k | $130k $138k |
Chief Financial Officer 25th percentile to median | $87k | — | — | $14k | $118k $125k |
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 31 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION equaled 1% 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.
Up 5%
from 2023
From $166k in 2023 to $175k in 2024.
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.
Director (Operational) pay rose 5% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 3%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 1% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION
What does the Director (Operational) of UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION received $174,627 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Director (Operational) roles among Education organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION reported $27.7M in total revenue and $14.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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