The 36Squared Business Incubator is a small business development organization that is unique in actively seeking to work with the disabled and disadvantaged entrepreneur community in the city of Chicago. In 2023 the 36squared business incubator assisted more than 97 clients with starting or growing their own businesss. The 90% of these clients were women and/or minorities and came from disadvantaged areas on Chicago's South and Southwest side. We held more than 11 training events focused on the basics of starting a small business in Illinois, finding funding, and access to available grants and incentives. We also hosted more than 50 women entrepreneurs at a free "Women in Business" luncheon where the attendees were able to network, build relationships, find clients and hear the success stories of other more established businesses. Also, in 2024 we hosted our annual "Boost Awards for Disabled Entrepreneurship". This is a breakfast event where our clients with disabilities .
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director | $114k $123k |
Director of Program Management director (operational) | $69k $74k |
Advisor board member | $13k $14k |
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.
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Up 11%
from 2023
From $103k in 2023 to $114k 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.
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