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Filing year 2023

The Chicago Area Project

Chicago, Illinois·EIN 36-2256023·NTEE I210 · Crime & Legal-Related·501(c)(3)

The Chicago Area Project's highest-paid officer, the Executive Director, was reported at $180,500 for 2023 (IRS Form 990), including base pay and other compensation. Reported CEO pay ranged from $179,292 to $180,500 between 2022 and 2023.

Total revenue
$5.7M
Total assets
$1M
Total expenses
$5.7M
Reported officers
9
Mission

TO WORK TOWARD THE PREVENTION AND ERADICATION OF JUVENILIE DELIQUENCY THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT OF ADULATED, LOCAL COMMUNITY SELF-HELP EFFORTS IN COMMUNITIES WHERE THE NEED IS THE GREATEST.

Executive compensation, broken down

Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023

Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in Illinois.

Executive Director
75th to 90th percentile
$181k
Base
$166k
Bonus
—
Other
—
Benefits
—
Executive Director
Median to 75th percentile
$115k
Executive Director
Median to 75th percentile
$110k

Plus 6 unpaid individuals.

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Pay in context

Top pay as a share of expenses

In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Chicago Area Project equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.

This organization (2023)
3%
Sector median
11%
Middle half of sector
5% to 21%

Based on 3,267 crime & legal-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.

Held steady
from 2022

From $179k in 2022 to $181k in 2023.

$179k
2022
$181k
2023
Pay for the position

Chief Executive Officer pay rose 1% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 1%.

$179k in 2022 to $181k in 2023.

Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.

Highest reported compensation in each year. Volunteer board members and partial-year payouts are filtered out.

Among peers

Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.

FAQ

Common questions about The Chicago Area Project

What does the Chief Executive Officer of The Chicago Area Project earn?

In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of The Chicago Area Project received $180,500 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Crime & Legal-Related 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 Chicago Area Project compare with similar nonprofits?

Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at The Chicago Area Project falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Chicago Area Project equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.

What are The Chicago Area Project's revenue and expenses?

In 2023, The Chicago Area Project reported $5.7M in total revenue and $5.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.

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