Schedule J
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990.
SchJMediumBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CNA CORPORATION
 
Employer identification number

54-1558882
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .........
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ..
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
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Schedule J (Form 990) 2019
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits
(E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D)
(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation
(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation
(iii) Other reportable compensation
1SEAN STACKLEY
FORMER TRUSTEE
(i)

(ii)
14,250
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0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
14,250
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
2KATHERINE MCGRADY
PRESIDENT & CEO
(i)

(ii)
435,830
-------------
0
86,400
-------------
0
26,882
-------------
0
49,800
-------------
0
41,535
-------------
0
640,447
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
3DONALD DEBUCK
EXEC. VP, CFO, & TREASURER
(i)

(ii)
286,406
-------------
0
61,000
-------------
0
39,948
-------------
0
44,156
-------------
0
28,801
-------------
0
460,311
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
4MARK ROSEN
SVP, GEN COUNSEL & SECRETARY
(i)

(ii)
262,265
-------------
0
51,200
-------------
0
37,924
-------------
0
26,754
-------------
0
4,513
-------------
0
382,656
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
5TIMOTHY BERES
EXECUTIVE VP
(i)

(ii)
258,684
-------------
0
53,400
-------------
0
35,960
-------------
0
46,987
-------------
0
41,987
-------------
0
437,018
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
6MARK GEIS
EXECUTIVE VP
(i)

(ii)
280,748
-------------
0
56,700
-------------
0
40,178
-------------
0
30,712
-------------
0
28,283
-------------
0
436,621
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
7DAVID KAUFMAN
VP & DIRECTOR
(i)

(ii)
232,576
-------------
0
40,000
-------------
0
21,825
-------------
0
34,069
-------------
0
40,028
-------------
0
368,498
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
8KEITH COSTA
PRINCIPAL RESEARCH SCIENTIST
(i)

(ii)
219,200
-------------
0
33,100
-------------
0
36,385
-------------
0
27,970
-------------
0
19,757
-------------
0
336,412
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
9JASON THOMAS
VP & DIRECTOR
(i)

(ii)
208,753
-------------
0
35,100
-------------
0
7,307
-------------
0
43,803
-------------
0
35,284
-------------
0
330,247
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
10DAVID VORDICK
VP & CIO
(i)

(ii)
234,836
-------------
0
34,000
-------------
0
19,006
-------------
0
24,216
-------------
0
37,599
-------------
0
349,657
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
11DAVID FINKELSTEIN
VP & DIRECTOR
(i)

(ii)
212,289
-------------
0
38,400
-------------
0
26,733
-------------
0
45,658
-------------
0
37,606
-------------
0
360,686
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
12JASON MCNAMARA
SR DIR EMERGENCY MGMT PROG
(i)

(ii)
220,722
-------------
0
36,900
-------------
0
14,422
-------------
0
22,948
-------------
0
44,281
-------------
0
339,273
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
13KIM DEAL
CRO
(i)

(ii)
218,665
-------------
0
34,100
-------------
0
31,575
-------------
0
27,837
-------------
0
35,015
-------------
0
347,192
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
14LINDA CAVALLUZZO
PRIN RSRCH SCI (FMR VP & DIR)
(i)

(ii)
230,099
-------------
0
32,000
-------------
0
20,016
-------------
0
25,275
-------------
0
1,183
-------------
0
308,573
-------------
0
0
-------------
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 7: ALL BONUSES HAVE A WRITTEN JUSTIFICATION. BONUSES ARE APPROVED BY VICE PRESIDENTS FOR THEIR STAFFS AND APPROVED BY THE NEXT LEVEL EXECUTIVE (PRESIDENTS OR COO OR CFO) MAKING SURE THAT THE BONUSES ARE EQUITABLE AND REASONABLE AND WITHIN THE ALLOTTED POOL OF MONEY. EACH EXECUTIVE'S COMPLETE SET OF DATA IS THEN PRESENTED TO THE CEO FOR APPROVAL. THE CEO DESIGNATES BONUSES FOR VPS AND ABOVE. THE PEOPLE AND COMPENSATION COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES REVIEWS THE CEO'S DIRECT REPORTS AND APPROVES THEM AS WELL AS DESIGNATING ANY BONUS FOR THE CEO. THE BONUS PAYMENTS WERE BASED ON: 1) SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE: IN RECOGNITION OF VARIOUS FORMS OF PERFORMANCE ABOVE AND BEYOND EXPECTATIONS. EXAMPLES OF SUCH ACTIONS ARE: PERFORMING WORK THAT HAS A SIGNIFICANT IMPACT ON A CLIENT'S DECISION OR GOVERNMENT PERFORMANCE; TURNING A BAD CLIENT RELATIONSHIP INTO A GOOD ONE THROUGH UNUSUAL EFFORTS; MAKING A SIGNIFICANT PERSONAL SACRIFICE TO SUPPORT CNA OBJECTIVES; MAKING CNA SIGNIFICANTLY MORE EFFICIENT THROUGH UNUSUALLY CREATIVE MANAGERIAL OR ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS; ACHIEVING ANALYTICAL EXCELLENCE OF AN OUT-OF-THE-ORDINARY MANNER. NORMALLY, SUSTAINED SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE IS NOT A CRITERION FOR THIS AWARD. 2) BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: IN RECOGNITION OF UNCOMMON EFFORTS TO ATTRACT ABOVE-CEILING AND ABOVE-CORE BUSINESS. IN CERTAIN CASES, A PORTION OF A BONUS AWARD MAY BE EARNED EVEN IF THE EFFORT DOES NOT RESULT IN NEW BUSINESS. THE DEGREE OF DIFFICULTY INVOLVED IN PURSUING THE NEW BUSINESS AND THE DEGREE OF SUCCESS IN ACQUIRING NEW BUSINESS SHOULD BE CONSIDERED. DIRECTORSOFFICERS' LIABILITY INSURANCE PREMIUMS HAVE BEEN PAID BY THE ORGANIZATION. BENEFIT IS BEING REPORTED IN TOTAL AND IS NOT SHOWN IN THE ALLOCATION OF PART VII/ SCHEDULE J. THE CURRENT YEAR PREMIUM IS $13,364.
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