THE MISSION OF EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE LTD. IS TO GIVE STUDENTS WITH FINANCIAL NEEDS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ATTEND COLLEGE. WITH A FOCUS ON EDUCATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT, EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE LTD. EXTENDS THE USEFUL LIFE OF SLOW-MOVING AND EXCESS INVENTORY DONATIONS BY REDISTRIBUTING THESE GIFTS TO 2- AND 4-YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, INCLUDING COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND TRIBAL INSTITUTIONS HELPING THEM LOWER THEIR OPERATING EXPENSES. IN TURN, THESE SCHOOLS HELP THEIR STUDENTS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS ENABLING THEM TO TRANSFORM THEIR OWN LIVES. PRODUCTS NOT SUITABLE FOR USE ON CAMPUS ARE RECYLED, REPAIRED, OR CONVERTED TO CASH TO FUND ADDITIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE FORM OF CASH GIFTS TO PARTNER SCHOOLS. IN 2017, EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE LTD. REBRANDED AS EALGREEN TO CELEBRATE THE SUCCESS OF THIS CIRCULAR ECONOMY MODEL AND THE 21,000 STUDENTS WHO HAVE RECEIVED SCHOLARSHIPS TO DATE.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Illinois.
- Base
- $253k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $155k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO 75th to 90th percentile | $253k | — | — | — | $253k $272k |
Unclassified | $155k | — | — | — | $155k $167k |
Unclassified | — | — | — | — | $100k $108k |
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.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE LTD DBA EALGREEN equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Down 8%
from 2023
From $274k in 2023 to $253k in 2024.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 8% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 4%.
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 EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE LTD DBA EALGREEN
What does the Chief Executive Officer of EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE LTD DBA EALGREEN earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE LTD DBA EALGREEN received $253,275 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Illinois, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE LTD DBA EALGREEN compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE LTD DBA EALGREEN falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE LTD DBA EALGREEN equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE LTD DBA EALGREEN's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE LTD DBA EALGREEN reported $5.6M in total revenue and $5.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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