Our mission is to eliminate pediatric cancer while providing hope and support to those who are touched by it. Our vision is a world without pediatric cancer.Forty-three children are diagnosed with cancer daily, and pediatric cancer remains the leading cause of death from disease among children. Even so, less than 4% of the total federal funding spent on cancer research is directed toward the treatment of children. These statistics are staggering. At Bear Necessities, we are dedicated to supporting pediatric cancer research to ultimately discover a cure, while continuing to help patients and their families today, bringing hope and joy to those in need. We couldn't continue this critical work without the unwavering support of our donors. Thank you for all you do.
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 Medical Research organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President and Founder Median to 75th percentile | $150k $166k |
CEO Median to 75th percentile | $141k $156k |
Director of Finance 25th percentile to medianvs Medical Research peers nationwide | $104k $115k |
Vice President 25th percentile to medianvs Medical Research peers nationwide | $95k $105k |
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 19 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for medical research organizations is 10%.
Based on 1,118 medical research 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 14%
from 2022
From $132k in 2022 to $150k in 2023.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 14% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 25%.
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 Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation received $149,960 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Medical Research organizations in Illinois, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Medical Research organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for medical research organizations is 10%.
What are Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Bear Necessities Pediatric Cancer Foundation reported $1.3M in total revenue and $1.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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