SMART CHRISTIAN ACADEMYS MISSION IS TO PROVIDE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION IN KEEPING CHRIST AT THE CENTER. SCA TEACHES A COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM THROUGH A BIBLICAL LENS TO INSTILL A HIGH SENSE OF MORALS, STRONG CHARACTER, A SUPPORTIVE FRAMEWORK FOR FUTURE LEADERS. THIS INCLUDES MINISTERING CHRIST TO OUR COMMUNITY, ACHIEVE EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION AND RETAINING RELATIONSHIP ORIENTED UNDER EPHESIANS 4:2-3 AND HEBREWS 10:24-25.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Board Member/administrator Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $62k $68k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, 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 2023, the highest total compensation at SMART CHRISTIAN ACADEMY equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 6%.
Based on 24,392 education 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 SMART CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
What does the Board Member of SMART CHRISTIAN ACADEMY earn?
In 2023, the Board Member of SMART CHRISTIAN ACADEMY received $61,600 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Member roles among Education organizations in Illinois, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at SMART CHRISTIAN ACADEMY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Board Member at SMART CHRISTIAN ACADEMY falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SMART CHRISTIAN ACADEMY equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 6%.
What are SMART CHRISTIAN ACADEMY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SMART CHRISTIAN ACADEMY reported $1M in total revenue and $1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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