The Organization aims to end generational homelessness in the Chicagoland area by providing safe ad stable housing, along with comprehensive services that promote wellness, economic self-sufficiency, and a renewed sense of community.
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 Mental Health & Crisis Intervention organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $137k $151k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer 25th percentile to medianvs Mental Health & Crisis Intervention peers nationwide | $4k $4k |
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 4 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Celesterling Foundation equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for mental health & crisis intervention organizations is 9%.
Based on 5,568 mental health & crisis intervention 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 Celesterling Foundation
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Celesterling Foundation earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Celesterling Foundation received $136,731 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Mental Health & Crisis Intervention organizations in Illinois, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Celesterling Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Mental Health & Crisis Intervention organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Celesterling Foundation falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Celesterling Foundation equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for mental health & crisis intervention organizations is 9%.
What are Celesterling Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Celesterling Foundation reported $2.3M in total revenue and $2.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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