THE MISSION OF BALLARD NATURE CENTER IS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION TO STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND INDIVIDUALS THROUGH VISITOR INTERPRETATION, EDUCATIONAL DISPLAYS, NATURAL COMMUNITY RESTORATION AND MANAGEMENT. ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION WILL EMPHASIZE THE IMPORTANCE OF NATURAL COMMUNITIES AND THEIR ASSOCIATED ECOSYSTEMS ESPECIALLY THOSE COMMUNITIES TYPICALLY FOUND IN SOUTHEASTERN ILLINOIS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Co-director Director (Operational) 10th to 25th percentile | $39k $42k |
Co-director Director (Operational) Below 10th percentile | $24k $26k |
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 15 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at BALLARD FAMILY NATURE CENTER INC equaled 26% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
Based on 4,942 environment 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 13%
from 2023
From $35k in 2023 to $39k in 2024.
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.
Director (Operational) pay rose 13% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 26%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about BALLARD FAMILY NATURE CENTER INC
What does the Director (Operational) of BALLARD FAMILY NATURE CENTER INC earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of BALLARD FAMILY NATURE CENTER INC received $39,164 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Director (Operational) roles among Environment organizations nationwide, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at BALLARD FAMILY NATURE CENTER INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at BALLARD FAMILY NATURE CENTER INC falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at BALLARD FAMILY NATURE CENTER INC equaled 26% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are BALLARD FAMILY NATURE CENTER INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, BALLARD FAMILY NATURE CENTER INC reported $258k in total revenue and $153k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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