THE PARK'S MISSION IS TO OFFER INTERACTIVE, NATURE ORIENTED EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT PROVIDE TRANSFORMATIONAL EXPERIENCES INSPIRING CONSERVATION OF THE GREAT OUTDOORS.
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
- $166k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $11k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEO Median to 75th percentilevs Environment peers in Illinois | $166k | — | — | $11k | $182k $196k |
CFO 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $34k $37k |
CFO Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $5k $5k |
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 19 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at FRIENDS OF WILDLIFE PRAIRIE PARK equaled 5% 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.
Climbed 34%
over 2 years
From $136k in 2022 to $182k 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 rose 34% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue rose 59%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay fell 26% from 2022 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about FRIENDS OF WILDLIFE PRAIRIE PARK
What does the Chief Executive Officer of FRIENDS OF WILDLIFE PRAIRIE PARK earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of FRIENDS OF WILDLIFE PRAIRIE PARK received $182,117 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations in Illinois, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at FRIENDS OF WILDLIFE PRAIRIE PARK 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 WILDLIFE PRAIRIE PARK falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at FRIENDS OF WILDLIFE PRAIRIE PARK equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are FRIENDS OF WILDLIFE PRAIRIE PARK's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, FRIENDS OF WILDLIFE PRAIRIE PARK reported $4.6M in total revenue and $3.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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