Provided recreational programming to adults 18 and older with developmental disabilities that focused on opportunities for building life skills, and vocational training.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Human Services organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President 10th to 25th percentile | $38k $41k |
Treasurer 10th to 25th percentile | $38k $41k |
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 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Shining Abilities equaled 21% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
Based on 26,698 human services 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 Shining Abilities
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Shining Abilities earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of Shining Abilities received $38,400 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Human Services organizations in Illinois, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Shining Abilities compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Human Services organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Shining Abilities falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Shining Abilities equaled 21% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
What are Shining Abilities's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Shining Abilities reported $283k in total revenue and $186k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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