FRIENDS OF THE PARKS INSPIRES, EQUIPS, AND MOBILIZES A DIVERSE CHICAGO TO ENSURE AN EQUITABLE PARK SYSTEM FOR A HEALTHY CHICAGO.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Interim Executive Director Board Member Above 90th percentile | $111k $119k |
Director Board Member 25th percentile to median | $14k $15k |
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 6 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at FRIENDS OF THE PARKS equaled 24% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
Based on 7,267 recreation & sports organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Down 26%
from 2023
From $149k in 2023 to $111k 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 PARKS
What does the Board Member of FRIENDS OF THE PARKS earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of FRIENDS OF THE PARKS received $110,900 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Member roles among Recreation & Sports organizations in Illinois: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at FRIENDS OF THE PARKS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at FRIENDS OF THE PARKS falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at FRIENDS OF THE PARKS equaled 24% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
What are FRIENDS OF THE PARKS's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, FRIENDS OF THE PARKS reported $644k in total revenue and $471k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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