Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President 75th to 90th percentile | $261k $289k |
Asst. Secretary, Grants & Board Secretary Above 90th percentile | $121k $134k |
Secretary Board Secretary 10th to 25th percentile | $5k $6k |
Director Unclassified | $5k $6k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at WOODS FUND OF CHICAGO equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$4.3M
Itemized grants
98
Median grant
$40k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CROSSROADS FUND | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $190k |
| KENWOOD OAKLAND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATION | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $140k |
| THE CHICAGO COMMUNITY TRUST | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $130k |
| OPEN COLLECTIVE FOUNDATION AKA PATHS (FISCAL SPONSOR THE PRAXIS PROJECT) | OAKLAND, CA | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100k |
| LUGENIA BURNS HOPE CENTER | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $90k |
| THE CHICAGO COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75k |
| ALLIANCE OF FILIPINOS FOR IMMIGRANT RIGHTS AND EMPOWERMENT | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $70k |
| MAMAS ACTIVATING MOVEMENTS FOR ABOLITION AND SOLIDARITY | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $70k |
| GRASSROOTS COLLABORATIVE | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $60k |
| ILLINOIS COALITION FOR IMMIGRANT AND REFUGEE RIGHTS | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $60k |
| CHICAGO COALITION FOR THE HOMELESS | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $55k |
| COMMUNITIES UNITED | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $55k |
| LATINO POLICY FORUM | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $55k |
| ORGANIZED COMMUNITIES AGAINST DEPORTATIONS | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $55k |
| RAISE YOUR HAND FOR ILLINOIS PUBLIC EDUCATION | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $55k |
| SOUTHWEST ORGANIZING PROJECT | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $55k |
| ORGANIZING NEIGHBORHOODS FOR EQUALITY NORTHSIDE | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $55k |
| CHICAGO WORKERS COLLABORATIVE | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $54k |
| HANA CENTER | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $51k |
| BLACK ROOTS ALLIANCE | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50k |
| BRIGHTON PARK NEIGHBORHOOD COUNCIL | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50k |
| CHICAGO AMERICAN INDIAN COMMUNITY COLLABORATIVE | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50k |
| LATINO UNION INC AKA LATINO UNION OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50k |
| LITTLE VILLAGE ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE ORGANIZATION | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50k |
| LOGAN SQUARE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION DBA PALENQUE LSNA | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($25M - $50M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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Common questions about WOODS FUND OF CHICAGO
What does the Board President of WOODS FUND OF CHICAGO earn?
In 2023, the Board President of WOODS FUND OF CHICAGO received $261,248 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at WOODS FUND OF CHICAGO compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Board President at WOODS FUND OF CHICAGO falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at WOODS FUND OF CHICAGO equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are WOODS FUND OF CHICAGO's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, WOODS FUND OF CHICAGO reported $4.4M in total revenue and $6.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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