ChicagoFIRST is a non-profit association of private firms in the Chicagoland area that collaborate with one another and with government at all levels to promote the resilience of its members and the Chicago business community. ChicagoFIRST functions as both insurance in the event of a crisis and as an investment in collaborating with one another and with the public sector at all levels. No other organization combines local preparedness with a national network so as to enhance resilience regionally. This is the unique vision of ChicagoFIRST.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Illinois.
- Base
- $219k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $219k | — | — | — | $227k $243k |
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 8 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at ChicagoFIRST Association equaled 53% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
Based on 10,247 community improvement & capacity building organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Up 5%
from 2023
From $217k in 2023 to $227k 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 5% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 6%.
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 ChicagoFIRST Association
What does the Chief Executive Officer of ChicagoFIRST Association earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of ChicagoFIRST Association received $226,651 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Illinois, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at ChicagoFIRST Association compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at ChicagoFIRST Association falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at ChicagoFIRST Association equaled 53% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are ChicagoFIRST Association's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, ChicagoFIRST Association reported $641k in total revenue and $428k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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