To educate the public about policy issues impacting working families, lobby legislators, engage in community-based electoral work, build community-based independent grassroots electoral infrastructure, and expand the political influence of members to promote a progressive agenda that addresses members' collective needs.
Executive compensation
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 Employment organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $89k $99k |
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 4 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Grassroots Illinois Action equaled 36% of the organization's total expenses. The median for employment organizations is 7%.
Based on 3,624 employment 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 Grassroots Illinois Action
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Grassroots Illinois Action earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Grassroots Illinois Action received $88,988 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Employment organizations in Illinois, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Grassroots Illinois Action compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Employment organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Grassroots Illinois Action falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Grassroots Illinois Action equaled 36% of the organization's total expenses. The median for employment organizations is 7%.
What are Grassroots Illinois Action's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Grassroots Illinois Action reported $189k in total revenue and $248k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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