ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES, INCLUDING MAKING CONTRIBUTIONS TO ORGS WHICH QUALIFY AS EXEMPT 501(C)(3) THROUGH THE IRS. TO INSTILL THE VALUES OF COOPERATION, ETHICAL BEHAVIOR, AND PROBLEM SOLVING IN ILLINOIS LEADERS THROUGH EDUCATION, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND CULTURAL EXPERIENCE.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $73k $79k |
Associate Director Officer (Unspecified) | $46k $49k |
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 10 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at EDGAR FELLOWS equaled 35% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
Based on 2,364 civil rights, social action & advocacy 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 EDGAR FELLOWS
What does the Chief Executive Officer of EDGAR FELLOWS earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of EDGAR FELLOWS received $73,334 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in Illinois, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at EDGAR FELLOWS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at EDGAR FELLOWS falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at EDGAR FELLOWS equaled 35% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are EDGAR FELLOWS's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, EDGAR FELLOWS reported $390k in total revenue and $211k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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