THE ORGANIZATION INSPIRES AND EMPOWERS SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AND CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE CULINARY INDUSTRY SUCH AS YES, CHEF! CULINARY TRAINING CAMPS.
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 Education organizations in Illinois.
- Base
- $150k
- Bonus
- $15k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $150k | $15k | — | — | $165k $182k |
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.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at FOUNDATION FOR CULINARY ARTS equaled 40% 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.
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 FOUNDATION FOR CULINARY ARTS
What does the Chief Executive Officer of FOUNDATION FOR CULINARY ARTS earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of FOUNDATION FOR CULINARY ARTS received $164,667 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Illinois, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at FOUNDATION FOR CULINARY ARTS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at FOUNDATION FOR CULINARY ARTS falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at FOUNDATION FOR CULINARY ARTS equaled 40% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are FOUNDATION FOR CULINARY ARTS's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, FOUNDATION FOR CULINARY ARTS reported $158k in total revenue and $415k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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