ACES: THE SOCIETY FOR EDITING IS THE NATION'S LEADING ORGANIZATION OF EDITING PROFESSIONALS, EDUCATORS, AND STUDENTS. WE ARE DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF THE WRITTEN WORD AND THE WORKING LIVES OF EDITORS. WE SET STANDARDS OF EXCELLENCE AND GIVE A VOICE TO EDITORS IN JOURNALISM, GOVERNMENT, BUSINESS, AND BEYOND THROUGH TOP-NOTCH TRAINING, NETWORKING, AND CAREER OPPORTUNITIES.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $115k $127k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 12 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN COPY EDITORS SOCIETY INC equaled 13% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about AMERICAN COPY EDITORS SOCIETY INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of AMERICAN COPY EDITORS SOCIETY INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of AMERICAN COPY EDITORS SOCIETY INC received $115,008 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Illinois, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at AMERICAN COPY EDITORS SOCIETY INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at AMERICAN COPY EDITORS SOCIETY INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN COPY EDITORS SOCIETY INC equaled 13% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are AMERICAN COPY EDITORS SOCIETY INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, AMERICAN COPY EDITORS SOCIETY INC reported $874k in total revenue and $902k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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