Public & Societal Benefit · IL
The Heartland Institute
The Heartland Institute reported paying James Taylor, President, $333,590 in total compensation (FY 2024).
That places James Taylor at approximately the 83rd percentile among 24 similarly sized public & societal benefit nonprofits (median $174,856).
$3,350,282Total revenue (FY 2024)
$333,590Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to IL cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Government Leadership Foundation | DC | $3,379,950 | $27,435 |
| New Bedford Economic Development | MA | $3,383,460 | $190,813 |
| Council On Competitiveness | DC | $3,277,883 | $728,587 |
| National Forum For Black Public | DC | $3,445,118 | $185,991 |
| Institute For Local Government | CA | $3,484,389 | $229,943 |
| Devou Properties Inc | KY | $3,049,144 | $131,596 |
| Opensecrets | DC | $3,036,734 | $194,588 |
| Ending Spending Inc | FL | $3,000,000 | $774,444 |