THE CHICAGO COUNCIL ON GLOBAL AFFAIRS IS AN INDEPENDENT, NONPARTISAN ORGANIZATION THAT PROVIDES INSIGHT ON CRITICAL GLOBAL ISSUES, ADVANCES POLICY SOLUTIONS, AND FOSTERS DIALOGUE ON WHAT IS HAPPENING IN THE WORLD AND WHY IT MATTERS TO PEOPLE IN CHICAGO, THE (SEE SCHEDULE O) UNITED STATES, AND AROUND THE GLOBE.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $721k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- $1k
- Base
- $381k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $270
- Base
- $180k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $105k
- Benefits
- $1k
- Base
- $176k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $75k
- Benefits
- $173
- Base
- $153k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $27k
- Benefits
- $173
- Base
- $184k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $645
- Base
- $174k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $270
- Base
- $170k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $476
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President Above 90th percentilevs International, Foreign Affairs & National Security peers in Illinois | $721k | — | $1k | $1k | $735k $814k |
President Key Employee Above 90th percentile | $381k | — | — | $270 | $391k $434k |
Vp, Studies Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $180k | — | $105k | $1k | $298k $330k |
Vp, Development Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $176k | — | $75k | $173 | $260k $289k |
Managing Director, Gfap Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $153k | — | $27k | $173 | $187k $208k |
Executive Editor and VP of Studios Executive Vice President 25th percentile to median | $184k | — | — | $645 | $185k $205k |
Vp, Marketing Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | $174k | — | — | $270 | $184k $203k |
Controller Median to 75th percentile | $170k | — | — | $476 | $172k $190k |
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 84 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE CHICAGO COUNCIL ON GLOBAL AFFAIRS equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
Based on 3,895 international, foreign affairs & national security 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 THE CHICAGO COUNCIL ON GLOBAL AFFAIRS
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE CHICAGO COUNCIL ON GLOBAL AFFAIRS earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE CHICAGO COUNCIL ON GLOBAL AFFAIRS received $734,941 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in Illinois: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE CHICAGO COUNCIL ON GLOBAL AFFAIRS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE CHICAGO COUNCIL ON GLOBAL AFFAIRS falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE CHICAGO COUNCIL ON GLOBAL AFFAIRS equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are THE CHICAGO COUNCIL ON GLOBAL AFFAIRS's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE CHICAGO COUNCIL ON GLOBAL AFFAIRS reported $10.8M in total revenue and $16.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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