CONSERVATION OF THE FOREST PRESERVES IN COOK COUNTY
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 Environment organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $200k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $20k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentilevs Environment peers in Illinois | $200k | — | — | $20k | $220k $236k |
Program Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $147k $158k |
Finance and Administration Director Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $139k $149k |
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 18 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVES equaled 6% 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.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 7%
from 2023
From $205k in 2023 to $220k in 2024.
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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVES
What does the Chief Executive Officer of FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVES earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVES received $220,209 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations in Illinois, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVES compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVES falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVES equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVES's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, FRIENDS OF THE FOREST PRESERVES reported $3.1M in total revenue and $3.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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