WE IMPROVE THE HEALTH OF OUR COMMUNITIES BY PRESERVING AND RESTORING NATURAL AREAS, PROTECTING RIVERS AND WATERSHEDS, AND PROMOTING STEWARDSHIP OF OUR ENVIRONMENT.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations in Illinois.
- Base
- $197k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $18k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President/ceo 75th to 90th percentile | $197k | — | — | $18k | $221k $245k |
Director of Drscw Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentilevs Environment peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $116k $129k |
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 22 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
Based on 4,942 environment 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.
Held steady
from 2022
From $221k in 2022 to $221k 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 held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 29%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION received $221,148 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment 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 CONSERVATION FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE CONSERVATION FOUNDATION reported $4.1M in total revenue and $3.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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