The mission of Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens is to connect people with nature.By engaging the public with Lake Katherine and applying current stewardship practices to this reclaimed land, we strive to create a place that invites human interaction with natural spaces through learning about nature, expanding knowledge of good ecological practices, and welcoming recreation and reflection.
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 nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Operations Manager 25th percentile to median | $90k $100k |
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 14 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens equaled 23% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens
What does the Operations Manager of Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens earn?
In 2023, the Operations Manager of Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens received $90,177 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Operations Manager roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Operations Manager pay at Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2023 pay of the Operations Manager at Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens equaled 23% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Lake Katherine Nature Center and Botanic Gardens reported $440k in total revenue and $385k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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