THE CENTER'S MISSION IS TO INCREASE CIVIC PARTICIPATION BY MODERNIZING ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND THE PEOPLE THEY SERVE. THE CENTER ACCOMPLISHES THIS BY (1) WRITTEN AND MULTIMEDIA MATERIALS, (2) PROVIDING EXPERT CONSULTING SERVICES TO GOVERNMENTAL AGENCIES, AND (3) IN-PERSON TRAINING SEMINARS FOR LOCAL GOVERNEMNT AGENCIES.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $165k
- Bonus
- $48k
- Other
- $6k
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentilevs Public & Societal Benefit peers in Illinois | $165k | $48k | $6k | — | $219k $234k |
Director of Government Ser Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $138k $147k |
Director of Advocacy Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $137k $146k |
Associate Director Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $129k $138k |
Director of Civic Informat Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $123k $132k |
Operations Director 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $118k $126k |
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.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE equaled 0.9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
Based on 2,608 public & societal benefit 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.
Up 2%
from 2023
From $214k in 2023 to $219k in 2024.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 2% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 184%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 5% from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Operating Officer pay rose 4% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE received $218,810 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Public & Societal Benefit organizations in Illinois, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE equaled 0.9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CENTER FOR TECHNOLOGY AND CIVIC LIFE reported $29M in total revenue and $25.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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