THE PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION IS TO ALLOCATE GOVERNMENT GRANTS TO QUALIFIED CHILD CARE PROVIDERS FOR THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM. INSTRUCT PROVIDERS ON HOW TO MEET THE USDA STANDARDS FOR FEEDING CHILDREN IN THEIR CARE, REVIEWING THEIR COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARDS, KEEPING THEM UP TO DATE WITH NEW NUTRITION AND FEDERAL COMPLIANCE WITH THE USDA CACFP REGULATIONS. CHECKING THEIR CLAIMS FOR COMPLIANCE AND ENSURING THEY ARE REIMBURSED CORRECTLY AND IN A TIMELY FASHION.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Human Services organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $57k $63k |
Co-executive Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $54k $60k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at BETTER CHILD CARE INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
Based on 26,698 human services organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 6%
from 2022
From $54k in 2022 to $57k in 2023.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 16% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 6%.
- Director (Operational) pay rose 1% from 2022 to 2023.
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 BETTER CHILD CARE INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of BETTER CHILD CARE INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of BETTER CHILD CARE INC received $57,037 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Human Services organizations in Illinois, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at BETTER CHILD CARE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Human Services organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at BETTER CHILD CARE INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at BETTER CHILD CARE INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
What are BETTER CHILD CARE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, BETTER CHILD CARE INC reported $2.9M in total revenue and $2.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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