To create vivid, entertaining theatrical experiences that invigorate and engage people of all ages and identities by illuminating the complexity, ambiguity, and wonder of our world. Shared humanity and unforgettable stories - now THIS is Chicago Shakespeare.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 12 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
- Base
- —
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $358k
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $176k
- Bonus
- $10k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $39k
- Base
- $174k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $41k
- Benefits
- $7k
- Base
- $139k
- Bonus
- $5k
- Other
- $22k
- Benefits
- $31k
- Base
- $179k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $298
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director (former) Above 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in Illinois | — | — | $358k | — | $358k $397k |
Creative Producer Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $176k | $10k | — | $39k | $224k $249k |
Artistic Director (partial Yr) Key Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $174k | — | $41k | $7k | $222k $246k |
Managing Director (partial Yr) Highest Compensated Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $139k | $5k | $22k | $31k | $197k $218k |
Interim Executive Director (partial Yr) Director (Operational) Above 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in Illinois | $179k | — | — | $298 | $179k $198k |
Director of Production (partial Yr) Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $138k $153k |
Director of Finance and Admin, Secretary Median to 75th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in Illinois | — | — | — | — | $138k $152k |
Director of Marketing Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in Illinois | — | — | — | — | $123k $136k |
Artistic Director (partial Yr) Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $109k $121k |
Producer, Company Manager Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $101k $112k |
Director, Interim Director of Development (partial Year) 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $101k $112k |
Executive Director (partial Yr) Median to 75th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in Illinois | — | — | — | — | $83k $92k |
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 51 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER equaled 2% 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.
Down 4%
from 2022
From $375k in 2022 to $358k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 4% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 19%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 22% from 2022 to 2023.
- Director (Operational) pay rose 61% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER received $358,193 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Illinois: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER reported $13.1M in total revenue and $18M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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