WSF IS COMMITTED TO DRIVING ECONOMIC REVITALIZATION OF CHICAGO'S WEST SIDE BY INVESTING IN PEOPLE, SYSTEMS AND INFRASTRUCTURE TO FOSTER THRIVING COMMUNITIES. THE ORGANIZATION VISION OF CHICAGO'S WEST SIDE BECOMING AN ECONOMICALLY THRIVING COMMUNITY, WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO INCREASE INCOME AND WEALTH FOR THE LOCAL RESIDENTS, IS THE FOCUS OF THEIR PROGRAMS ON BUILDING THE LOCAL COMMUNITY THROUGH SMALL BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING OF THE LOCAL WORKFORCE.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2022
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Employment organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to medianvs Employment peers nationwide | $100k $115k |
Director Board Member Above 90th percentile | $100k $115k |
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 14 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2022, the highest total compensation at WEST SIDE FORWARD equaled 17% of the organization's total expenses. The median for employment organizations is 7%.
Based on 3,624 employment 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 WEST SIDE FORWARD
What does the Director (Operational) of WEST SIDE FORWARD earn?
In 2022, the Director (Operational) of WEST SIDE FORWARD received $100,489 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Employment organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at WEST SIDE FORWARD compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Employment organizations nationwide, the 2022 pay of the Director (Operational) at WEST SIDE FORWARD falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2022, the highest total compensation at WEST SIDE FORWARD equaled 17% of the organization's total expenses. The median for employment organizations is 7%.
What are WEST SIDE FORWARD's revenue and expenses?
In 2022, WEST SIDE FORWARD reported $800k in total revenue and $607k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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