THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS ("CFNIL") WAS ESTABLISHED TO SERVE AS A CATALYST FOR GIVING AND A PROMOTER OF PHILANTHROPY. THE FOUNDATION ATTRACTS, PRESERVES, AND GROWS A CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT FOR THE PRESENT AND FUTURE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS. THE FOUNDATION IDENTIFIES COMMUNITY NEEDS AND CONVENES VOLUNTEERS TO ADVISE THE FOUNDATION'S BOARD IN GRANT MAKING, INVESTMENT, AND SPENDING POLICY DECISIONS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO SERVES AS A CUSTODIAN OF FUNDS FOR NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois.
- Base
- $170k
- Bonus
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- Other
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- Benefits
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| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President/secretary Median to 75th percentile | $170k | — | — | — | $170k $188k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 16 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN IL equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN IL
What does the Chief Executive Officer of COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN IL earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN IL received $170,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN IL compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN IL falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN IL equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN IL's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN IL reported $17M in total revenue and $9.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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