FUELED BY THE BELIEF THAT TALENT IS UBIQUITOUS, THE ACADEMY GROUP UNLOCKS OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FROM THE NATION'S MOST RESILIENT COMMUNITIES TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS ECONOMIC, EDUCATIONAL, AND SOCIAL CHANGE AGENTS.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 9 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Illinois.
- Base
- $281k
- Bonus
- $9k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $29k
- Base
- $216k
- Bonus
- $7k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
- Base
- $181k
- Bonus
- $6k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $14k
- Base
- $163k
- Bonus
- $5k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEO - Chicago Academy 75th to 90th percentile | $281k | $9k | — | $29k | $333k $369k |
CEO - Amplify 75th to 90th percentile | $216k | $7k | — | $10k | $244k $271k |
Chief of Org Effectiveness Key Employee Median to 75th percentile | $181k | $6k | — | $14k | $211k $234k |
Chief of Staff Key Employee 25th percentile to median | $163k | $5k | — | $8k | $185k $204k |
Director of Program Analyt Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $145k $160k |
Director of Human Resource Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $144k $160k |
Director of Development 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $143k $158k |
Student Engagement Manager Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $141k $157k |
Program Director - Amplify Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $134k $149k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE ACADEMY GROUP equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education 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.
Climbed 172%
over 2 years
From $122k in 2021 to $333k in 2023.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 172% from 2021 to 2023, while revenue rose 15012%.
- Director (Operational) pay rose 15% from 2022 to 2023.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 16% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2021 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE ACADEMY GROUP
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE ACADEMY GROUP earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE ACADEMY GROUP received $333,414 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Illinois, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE ACADEMY GROUP compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE ACADEMY GROUP falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE ACADEMY GROUP equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are THE ACADEMY GROUP's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE ACADEMY GROUP reported $10.6M in total revenue and $9.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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