To inform, inspire, enlighten and foster an appreciation for the extraordinary role gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered people have played to advance world history and culture.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $51k $57k |
Contracted Staff Board Member 10th to 25th percentile | $7k $8k |
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 11 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Legacy Project equaled 28% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 16,529 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about The Legacy Project
What does the Chief Executive Officer of The Legacy Project earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of The Legacy Project received $51,095 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Illinois, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at The Legacy Project compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at The Legacy Project falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Legacy Project equaled 28% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are The Legacy Project's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, The Legacy Project reported $166k in total revenue and $182k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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