THE VANGUARD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE UNIVERSITY THROUGH FUNDRAISING AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ENDOWMENT. FOUNDATION DIRECTORS ARE DISTINGUISHED MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY, PRIMARILY OF ORANGE COUNTY, WHO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF VANGUARD AS AMBASSADORS AND DONORS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Treasurer Officer (Unspecified) | $114k $126k |
President-vanguard University Board President 75th to 90th percentile | $108k $120k |
President-foundation 25th percentile to median | $104k $115k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro-area CPI-U, 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 VANGUARD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION equaled 18% 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.
Down 18%
from 2022
From $139k in 2022 to $114k in 2023.
Estimated with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Board President pay fell 9% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 82%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay fell 26% 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 VANGUARD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of VANGUARD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board President of VANGUARD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION received $108,217 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board President roles among Education organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at VANGUARD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Board President at VANGUARD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at VANGUARD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION equaled 18% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are VANGUARD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, VANGUARD UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION reported $1.2M in total revenue and $624k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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