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EIN 923414074 · IL · NTEE S31 · revenue $608,118 · FY 2024-12-31
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92nd percentile
We compared this Executive Director / CEO's pay to 108 similar community improvement nonprofits of about the same size, adjusted for IL cost of living and inflation.
Ja'Net Defell · reported title "President and CEO".
How we chose them
Every comparable organization in the band — 108 in total — matched by Same NTEE sector (S31), 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Nj Development Council | NJ | $601,211 | $122,589 | 990 → |
| Forward Memphis | TN | $615,326 | $138,995 | 990 → |
| Orange County Shared Spaces Foundation | CA | $617,639 | $65,743 | 990 → |
| African American Leadership Forum | WA | $598,293 | $150,956 | 990 → |
| Allapattah Business Development Authority Inc | FL | $618,112 | $41,520 | 990 → |
| 🔒 +103 more comparable organizations — the full peer set, sources, and CSV export are included in your board report. | ||||
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