THE PURPOSE OF THE HYDE PARK ART CENTER (THE ART CENTER) IS TO STIMULATE AND SUSTAIN THE VISUAL ARTS IN CHICAGO. IT DOES SO BY CHALLENGING AND SUPPORTING ARTISTS, CONNECTING ARTISTS TO A BROADER PUBLIC, AND CREATING A COMMUNITY OF PEOPLE WHO ARE INTERESTED IN THE VISUAL ARTS. THE ART CENTER'S FLAGSHIP PROGRAMS PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ANYONE TO SEE, MAKE, LEARN ABOUT, AND DISCUSS ART.
Executive compensation
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 Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Co-executive Director Director (Operational) Above 90th percentile | $149k $159k |
Co-executive Director Director (Operational) Above 90th percentile | $149k $159k |
Director of Finance 25th percentile to median | $97k $104k |
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 29 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at HYDE PARK ART CENTER equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities 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 5%
from 2023
From $141k in 2023 to $149k 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.
Director (Operational) pay rose 5% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 22%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 75% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about HYDE PARK ART CENTER
What does the Director (Operational) of HYDE PARK ART CENTER earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of HYDE PARK ART CENTER received $148,640 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Director (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Illinois: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at HYDE PARK ART CENTER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at HYDE PARK ART CENTER falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at HYDE PARK ART CENTER equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are HYDE PARK ART CENTER's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, HYDE PARK ART CENTER reported $2.9M in total revenue and $4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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