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Filing year 2023

THE HOPE SCHOOL

Springfield, Illinois·EIN 37-0768616·NTEE B280 · Education·501(c)(3)
Total revenue
$33.1M
Total assets
$22.9M
Total expenses
$30.4M
Reported officers
11
Mission

THE HOPE LEARNING ACADEMY SERVES CHILDREN WITH INTELLECTUAL/DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND NEUROLOGICAL DISORDERS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING HOMES IN WHICH TO GROW, SCHOOLS IN WHICH TO LEARN, CLINICS IN WHICH TO BECOME HEALTHIER, RESEARCH INTO EMERGING PRACTICES, AND TRAINING FOR PROVIDERS AND PARENTS.

Executive compensation, broken down

Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023

Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Illinois.

COO
75th to 90th percentile
$215k
$237k
Base
$182k
Bonus
$10k
Other
Benefits
$15k
Superintendent
Highest Compensated Employee
25th percentile to median
$137k
$151k
Tap Director
Highest Compensated Employee
Below 10th percentile
$111k
$122k
CFO
10th to 25th percentile
$26k
$28k
CEO & President
Below 10th percentile
$17k
$18k

Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.

Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.

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 HOPE SCHOOL equaled 0.7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.

This organization (2023)
0.7%
Sector median
7%
Middle half of sector
2% to 17%

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.

Up 11%
from 2022

From $193k in 2022 to $215k in 2023.

$193k
2022
$215k
2023
In today's dollarsEst.
Up 7% in real terms$221k to $237k

Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.

Pay for the position

Chief Operating Officer pay rose 11% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 6%.

$193k in 2022 to $215k in 2023.
  • Highest Compensated Employee pay held roughly steady from 2022 to 2023.
  • Chief Financial Officer pay rose 7% from 2022 to 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 HOPE SCHOOL

What does the Chief Operating Officer of THE HOPE SCHOOL earn?

In 2023, the Chief Operating Officer of THE HOPE SCHOOL received $214,813 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Operating Officer roles among Education organizations in Illinois, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.

How does Chief Operating Officer pay at THE HOPE SCHOOL compare with similar nonprofits?

Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Chief Operating Officer at THE HOPE SCHOOL falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE HOPE SCHOOL equaled 0.7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.

What are THE HOPE SCHOOL's revenue and expenses?

In 2023, THE HOPE SCHOOL reported $33.1M in total revenue and $30.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.

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