CHICAGO CHILDREN'S THEATRE ASPIRES TO ENRICH OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH DIVERSE AND SIGNIFICANT THEATRICAL AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING THAT ENGAGES AND INSPIRES THE CHILD IN ALL OF US.
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 Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Co-founder and Artistic Di Officer (Unspecified) | $132k $147k |
General Manager 25th percentile to median | $79k $87k |
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 15 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at CHICAGO CHILDREN'S THEATRE 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.
Up 11%
from 2022
From $119k in 2022 to $132k 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CHICAGO CHILDREN'S THEATRE
What does the General Manager of CHICAGO CHILDREN'S THEATRE earn?
In 2023, the General Manager of CHICAGO CHILDREN'S THEATRE received $78,990 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for General Manager roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does General Manager pay at CHICAGO CHILDREN'S THEATRE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the General Manager at CHICAGO CHILDREN'S THEATRE falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at CHICAGO CHILDREN'S THEATRE equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are CHICAGO CHILDREN'S THEATRE's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, CHICAGO CHILDREN'S THEATRE reported $3M in total revenue and $2.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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