OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER THE SUSTAINABILITY MOVEMENT TO CHALLENGE THE NEED FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH. THROUGH EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND ORGANIZING, WERE WORKING TO BUILD A MORE JUST AND ECOLOGICAL ECONOMY BEYOND GROWTH.
Executive compensation
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 Environment organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $36k $38k |
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 2 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at DEGROWTH INSTITUTE equaled 54% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
Based on 4,942 environment organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about DEGROWTH INSTITUTE
What does the Chief Executive Officer of DEGROWTH INSTITUTE earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of DEGROWTH INSTITUTE received $35,625 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations in Illinois, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at DEGROWTH INSTITUTE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at DEGROWTH INSTITUTE falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at DEGROWTH INSTITUTE equaled 54% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are DEGROWTH INSTITUTE's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, DEGROWTH INSTITUTE reported $519k in total revenue and $66k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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