The mission of Vassar College is to make accessible "the means of a thorough, well-proportioned and liberal education" that inspires each individual to lead a purposeful life. The College makes possible an education that promotes analytical, informed, and independent thinking and sound judgment; encourages articulate expression; and nurtures intellectual curiosity, creativity, respectful debate and engaged citizenship. Vassar supports a high standard of engagement in teaching and learning, scholarship and artistic endeavor; a broad and deep curriculum; and a residential campus that fosters a learning community. Founded in 1861 to provide women an education equal to that once available only to men, Vassar is now open to all and strives to pursue diversity, inclusion, and equity as essential components of a rich intellectual and cultural environment in which all members, including those from underrepresented and marginalized groups, are valued and empowered to thrive.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 18 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
- Base
- $668k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $6k
- Benefits
- $107k
- Base
- $364k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $105k
- Base
- $314k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $23k
- Benefits
- $34k
- Base
- $283k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $6k
- Benefits
- $27k
- Base
- $275k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $3k
- Benefits
- $30k
- Base
- $277k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $20k
- Base
- $218k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $29k
- Benefits
- $33k
- Base
- $227k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $4k
- Benefits
- $30k
- Base
- $235k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $6k
- Benefits
- $16k
- Base
- $207k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $29k
- Benefits
- $14k
- Base
- $224k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $13k
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $208k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $4k
- Benefits
- $27k
- Base
- $202k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $180
- Benefits
- $34k
- Base
- $160k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $225
- Benefits
- $71k
- Base
- $212k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $138
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $152k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $2k
- Benefits
- $36k
- Base
- $173k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $121
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $119k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $4k
- Benefits
- $457
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President and Trustee Board Member Above 90th percentile | $668k | — | $6k | $107k | $820k |
VP for Alumnae Affairs and Dev Vice President Above 90th percentile | $364k | — | $1k | $105k | $509k |
VP for Fin and Admin Vice President Above 90th percentile | $314k | — | $23k | $34k | $410k |
Dean of Faculty Officer (Unspecified) | $283k | — | $6k | $27k | $353k |
VP for Tech and Hr; Chief Information Officer 75th to 90th percentile | $275k | — | $3k | $30k | $342k |
Dean of College Officer (Unspecified) | $277k | — | $2k | $20k | $333k |
Professor of History Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $218k | — | $29k | $33k | $310k |
Professor of English Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $227k | — | $4k | $30k | $289k |
Dean of Str Plan and Acad Res Officer (Unspecified) | $235k | — | $6k | $16k | $285k |
Professor of Hispanic Studies Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $207k | — | $29k | $14k | $280k |
Dean of Admissions and Student Fin Services Officer (Unspecified) | $224k | — | $13k | $13k | $278k |
Professor of Economics Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $208k | — | $4k | $27k | $265k |
Assistant VP for Facilities Operations Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $202k | — | $180 | $34k | $262k |
Controller Above 90th percentile | $160k | — | $225 | $71k | $252k |
General Counsel Officer (Unspecified) | $212k | — | $138 | $8k | $244k |
Interim VP for Communications Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $152k | — | $2k | $36k | $210k |
Secretary of the Board Board Secretary Above 90th percentile | $173k | — | $121 | $13k | $199k |
VP for Communications Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $119k | — | $4k | $457 | $137k |
Plus 26 unpaid individuals.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 5%
from 2022
From $780k in 2022 to $820k in 2023.
Board Member pay rose 5% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 15%.
- Vice President pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Information Officer 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.
Revenue and expenses over time
VASSAR COLLEGE reported revenue and expenses across 2 filing years.
Common questions about VASSAR COLLEGE
What does the Board Member of VASSAR COLLEGE earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of VASSAR COLLEGE received $820,158 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Member roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at VASSAR COLLEGE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at VASSAR COLLEGE falls in the top 10%.
What are VASSAR COLLEGE's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, VASSAR COLLEGE reported $327.5M in total revenue and $321.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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