The Black Ensemble Theater Corporation provides opportunity for training, employment and cultural enrichment for minority artist in the Chicagoland area.
Executive compensation, broken down
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 Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Illinois.
- Base
- $277k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director Above 90th percentile | $277k | — | — | — | $277k $306k |
Chief Operating Officer Median to 75th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $140k $155k |
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 9 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Black Ensemble Theater Corporation equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities 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 Black Ensemble Theater Corporation
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Black Ensemble Theater Corporation earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Black Ensemble Theater Corporation received $276,625 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Illinois: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Black Ensemble Theater Corporation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Black Ensemble Theater Corporation falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Black Ensemble Theater Corporation equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are Black Ensemble Theater Corporation's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Black Ensemble Theater Corporation reported $5M in total revenue and $5.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
Compare any role, sector, or revenue band
Build your own benchmark from millions of reported positions.
Learn More About Nonprofit Compensation
Guides to help you understand and use this data
Nonprofit COO Salary
What nonprofit COOs earn, what drives the number, and how to use public compensation data in a job search or board decision.
Read moreNonprofit Executive Director Salary
What nonprofit executive directors earn, what drives the number, and how to use public compensation data whether you are a candidate, a current ED, or a board member.
Read moreHow to Look Up Nonprofit Salaries
Two approaches to finding executive compensation at any tax-exempt organization, from raw IRS filings to searchable databases.
Read more