Education · MS
University Of Southern Mississippi
University Of Southern Mississippi reported paying Stace Mercier, Executive Director/secretary, $174,627 in total compensation (FY 2025).
That places Stace Mercier at approximately the 47th percentile among 45 similarly sized education nonprofits (median $180,442).
$27,673,521Total revenue (FY 2025)
$174,627Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to MS cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avant Garde Academy Foundation | FL | $27,661,488 | $169,023 |
| Florida Gulf Coast University | FL | $27,944,344 | $42,526 |
| Miami University Foundation | OH | $27,278,581 | $80,326 |
| California State University Northridge | CA | $27,208,168 | $94,150 |
| Pi Kappa Alpha Foundation | TN | $27,195,875 | $255,672 |
| Idaho State University Foundation Inc | ID | $26,830,565 | $48,352 |
| University Of Iowa Strategic Initiatives Fund | IA | $26,829,794 | $57,461 |
| The Tower Foundation Of San Jose | CA | $28,549,029 | $57,276 |