Fifth Star Funds aims to foster a more equitable society by supporting a start-up ecosystem that is representative of today's world. We do this by reducing bias in the deal sourcing process, equalizing access to opportunity, allocating early-stage capital, providing network access, and delivering thoughtful support services that meet the needs of our founders.
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 Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $64k $69k |
Secretary & Treasurer Officer (Unspecified) | $24k $25k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Fifth Star Funds Inc equaled 56% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Fifth Star Funds Inc
What does the Board Member of Fifth Star Funds Inc earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of Fifth Star Funds Inc received $64,062 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Member 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 Board Member pay at Fifth Star Funds Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at Fifth Star Funds Inc falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Fifth Star Funds Inc equaled 56% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are Fifth Star Funds Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Fifth Star Funds Inc reported $793k in total revenue and $115k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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