THE FOUNDATION WAS ORGANIZED TO FOSTER, PROMOTE, SUPPORT, DEVELOP, ENCOURAGE AND MAINTAIN CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES AND VITAL HUMAN AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES AS AUTHORIZED IN ITS BY-LAWS AND THE CHARTER OF THE JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Religion-Related organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $51k $57k |
Assistant Treasurer Median to 75th percentile | $48k $53k |
Assistant Secretary Secretary (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $27k $30k |
Vice President - Part Year Vice President 25th percentile to median | $23k $25k |
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 3 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 17%.
Based on 10,667 religion-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 22%
from 2022
From $42k in 2022 to $51k 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.
Vice President pay rose 50% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 709%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 14% from 2022 to 2023.
- Secretary (Operational) pay rose 32% 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 BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION
What does the Vice President of BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Vice President of BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION received $51,259 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Vice President roles among Religion-Related organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Vice President pay at BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Religion-Related organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Vice President at BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 17%.
What are BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, BUCKSBAUM FAMILY FOUNDATION reported $707k in total revenue and $345k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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