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Virginia Commonwealth University Real

Virginia Commonwealth University Real reported paying Dr Michael Rao, Ex-officio Director, $384,164 in total compensation (FY 2025).

That places Dr Michael Rao at approximately the 91st percentile among 22 similarly sized education nonprofits (median $151,511).

$12,945,192Total revenue (FY 2025)
$384,164Total executive compensation
91stPercentile vs. peers

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Comparable education nonprofits

Compensation is normalized to VA cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.

OrganizationStateRevenueTotal comp
The Northern Michigan University MI$12,623,680 $99,905
Norfolk State University Foundation Inc VA$13,370,289 $156,711
Simmons College Of Kentucky Inc KY$12,143,735 $176,383
Western Illinois University Foundation IL$13,975,943 $36,275
Hsdl Llc UT$14,372,253 $12,650
University Auxiliary Services At Albany NY$14,413,871 $280,829
Western New Mexico University Found NM$11,463,109 $44,550
Arizona State University Research Park AZ$14,466,903 $57,972

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