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Chicago Fair Trade
EIN 020776317 · IL · NTEE B60 · revenue $505,750 · FY 2024-06-30
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50th percentile
We compared this Executive Director / CEO's pay to 141 similar education nonprofits of about the same size, adjusted for IL cost of living and inflation.
Katherine Bissell Cordova · reported title "Director" — selected as the highest-paid individual; verify the role.
How we chose them
Every comparable organization in the band — 141 in total — matched by Same NTEE sector (B60), nationwide + budget 0.67–1.5× revenue, and selected by rule, not hand-picked. Peer pay is normalized to IL cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities) and to the subject's filing year (CPI-U). Full methodology →
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp | Filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gestalt Institute Of Cleveland | OH | $504,898 | $87,915 | 990 → |
| The Muse Writers Center | VA | $504,515 | $53,883 | 990 → |
| Refugee Jumpstart Coaching | CA | $508,472 | $28,458 | 990 → |
| Iowa Council Of Foundations | IA | $510,972 | $139,731 | 990 → |
| Association Of Transportation | LA | $511,032 | $86,194 | 990 → |
| 🔒 +136 more comparable organizations — the full peer set, sources, and CSV export are included in your board report. | ||||
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