THE MISSION OF THE LINCOLN PARK CONSERVANCY IS TO PRESERVE AND ENHANCE THE INSPIRING BEAUTY OF CHICAGO'S LARGEST AND MOST VISITED PARK FOR CURRENT AND FUTURE GENERATIONS. WE BELIEVE THAT BEAUTY MATTERS. THAT IT HAS THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER TO LIFT OUR SPIRITS, HEAL OUR BODIES, UNITE OUR COMMUNITIES, AND ACT AS SANCTUARY FROM THE PACE AND PRESSURES OF CITY LIFE. AS STEWARDS OF THIS URBAN REFUGE, THE LINCOLN PARK CONSERVANCY IS DEDICATED TO ENSURING THAT THE PARK REMAINS A WORLD CLASS DESTINATION FOR ALL BY WORKING WITH PUBLIC AND PRIVATE PARTNERS TO PROTECT, RESTORE, AND MAINTAIN THE PARK AT THE HIGHEST LEVEL POSSIBLE.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director (through 10/2023) 75th to 90th percentile | $120k $133k |
Interim Executive Director (through 12/12/23) Director (Operational) 25th percentile to medianvs Recreation & Sports peers nationwide | $30k $33k |
Executive Director Below 10th percentile | $5k $6k |
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 19 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at LINCOLN PARK CONSERVANCY equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
Based on 7,435 recreation & sports 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about LINCOLN PARK CONSERVANCY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of LINCOLN PARK CONSERVANCY earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of LINCOLN PARK CONSERVANCY received $120,429 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Recreation & Sports organizations in Illinois, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at LINCOLN PARK CONSERVANCY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at LINCOLN PARK CONSERVANCY falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at LINCOLN PARK CONSERVANCY equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
What are LINCOLN PARK CONSERVANCY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, LINCOLN PARK CONSERVANCY reported $1M in total revenue and $2.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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