Executive compensation
Form 990-EZ · Part IV · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Religion-Related organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President 75th to 90th percentile | $71k $76k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer Median to 75th percentilevs Religion-Related peers nationwide | $15k $16k |
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 2 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at The Continuous Flame equaled 44% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
Based on 11,129 religion-related 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.
Fell 9%
over 2 years
From $78k in 2022 to $71k 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.
Board President pay fell 9% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue fell 23%.
- Board Treasurer pay fell 8% from 2022 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about The Continuous Flame
What does the Board President of The Continuous Flame earn?
In 2024, the Board President of The Continuous Flame received $70,652 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board President roles among Religion-Related organizations in Illinois, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at The Continuous Flame compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Religion-Related organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Board President at The Continuous Flame falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at The Continuous Flame equaled 44% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
What are The Continuous Flame's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, The Continuous Flame reported $145k in total revenue and $159k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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