MISSION STATEMENT (ADOPTED 2018) THE MISSION OF THE WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION IS TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY SO THAT IT CAN EFFECTIVELY CARRY OUT ITS MISSION OF TEACHING, RESEARCH AND SERVICE. THE FOUNDATION ACCOMPLISHES ITS MISSION BY MAINTAINING AND ENLARGING AN ENDOWMENT FUND, THE INCOME FROM WHICH PROVIDES SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR CURRENT DEMANDS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO FULFILLS ITS MISSION THROUGH: COST-EFFECTIVE FUND-RAISING PROGRAMS, CONDUCTED BY THE UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT OFFICE, WHICH SEEK PARTICIPATION FROM A VARIETY OF WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY CONSTITUENTS; PRUDENT AND RESPONSIBLE ADMINISTRATION OF THE ASSETS ENTRUSTED TO IT BY ITS MANY CONSTITUENTS; AND EFFECTIVE DISTRIBUTION OF ITS RESOURCES TO AREAS OF PRIORITY WITHIN WESTERN MICHIGAN THE WMU FOUNDATION IS ADMINISTERED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/SECRETARY, WHO ALSO SERVES AS THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT, AND A VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS, WHO OVERSEE HOW FU
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 Education organizations in Michigan.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Designated D Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $74k $82k |
Secretary, E Officer (Unspecified) | $47k $52k |
Treasurer Officer (Unspecified) | $47k $51k |
Assistant Tr Officer (Unspecified) | $40k $44k |
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 24 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION equaled 0.1% 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 1%
from 2022
From $73k in 2022 to $74k 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.
Board Member pay rose 1% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 23%.
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 WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
What does the Board Member of WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION received $73,811 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Member roles among Education organizations in Michigan, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Michigan, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION equaled 0.1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, WESTERN MICHIGAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION reported $58.8M in total revenue and $56.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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