Since 1969, Special Children's Charities has been the driving force behind inclusion and empowerment for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities throughout Chicago. Our high-quality athletic, educational and life-enriching programs inspire our participants to dream big, overcome obstacles and achieve their goals. Our transformative programs champion the rights and potential of individuals, support their families and uplift communities.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Manager Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $129k $138k |
Director of Development 25th percentile to median | $124k $132k |
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $108k $115k |
Director of Finance Median to 75th percentile | $105k $112k |
Executive Director Below 10th percentile | $6k $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 23 unpaid individuals.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Down 9%
from 2023
From $141k in 2023 to $129k in 2024.
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.
Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 5% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 18%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay fell 24% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Revenue and expenses over time
Special Children's Charities reported revenue and expenses across 2 filing years.
Common questions about Special Children's Charities
What does the Highest Compensated Employee of Special Children's Charities earn?
In 2024, the Highest Compensated Employee of Special Children's Charities received $128,914 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Highest Compensated Employee roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Highest Compensated Employee pay at Special Children's Charities compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2024 pay of the Highest Compensated Employee at Special Children's Charities falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles.
What are Special Children's Charities's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Special Children's Charities reported $8.9M in total revenue and $8.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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