READER INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY JOURNALISM, INC. (RICJI) IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED TO EDUCATE, ADVANCE, AND INFORM PUBLIC DISCOURSE THROUGH LOCAL, INDEPENDENT JOURNALISM IN THE GREATER CHICAGO METROPOLITAN AREA. RICJI OPERATES AND PUBLISHES THE CHICAGO READER, AN ALTERNATIVE NEWSPAPER, WHICH CREATES AND CURATES POLITICAL AND CULTURAL COVERAGE BY AND FOR CHICAGO, INCLUDING HIGHLIGHTING UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES AND STORIES. RICJI ALSO OPERATES THE CHICAGO INDEPENDENT MEDIA ALLIANCE (CIMA).
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Illinois.
- Base
- $69k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $4k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEO and Publisher 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $127k $141k |
Former Publisher Former Officer/director/trustee 25th percentile to medianvs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers nationwide | $69k | — | — | $4k | $74k $82k |
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 13 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at READER INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY JOURNALISM INC equaled 3% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about READER INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY JOURNALISM INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of READER INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY JOURNALISM INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of READER INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY JOURNALISM INC received $126,923 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Illinois, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at READER INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY JOURNALISM INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at READER INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY JOURNALISM INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at READER INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY JOURNALISM INC equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are READER INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY JOURNALISM INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, READER INSTITUTE FOR COMMUNITY JOURNALISM INC reported $3.4M in total revenue and $3.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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