CATALYST FOR EDUCATIONAL CHANGE (CEC) IS A NONPROFIT CONSULTING AGENCY THAT WORKS WITH ADULT LEADERS IN SOLVING COMPLEX PROBLEMS IN EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS. CEC USES CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PRACTICES AND DEEP COLLABORATION TO HELP EDUCATIONAL SYSTEMS BUILD INTERNAL CAPACITY, CREATE BETTER OUTCOMES, COMMUNICATE WITH LEADERSHIP, AND RE-THINK OUR CHILDREN'S FUTURES.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Dir. Officer (Unspecified) | $173k $192k |
Director Board Member Above 90th percentile | $136k $151k |
Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $111k $123k |
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 6 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at CATALYST FOR EDUCATIONAL CHANGE equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CATALYST FOR EDUCATIONAL CHANGE
What does the Board Member of CATALYST FOR EDUCATIONAL CHANGE earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of CATALYST FOR EDUCATIONAL CHANGE received $135,999 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Member roles among Education organizations in Illinois: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at CATALYST FOR EDUCATIONAL CHANGE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at CATALYST FOR EDUCATIONAL CHANGE falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at CATALYST FOR EDUCATIONAL CHANGE equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are CATALYST FOR EDUCATIONAL CHANGE's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, CATALYST FOR EDUCATIONAL CHANGE reported $1.7M in total revenue and $1.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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