Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Exe. Director/general Counsel Unclassified | $280k $300k |
Director Unclassified | $12k $13k |
Director Unclassified | $12k $13k |
Vice-president/director Board President 25th percentile to median | $12k $13k |
Secretary / Director Unclassified | $12k $13k |
Director (as of 11/24) Unclassified | $12k $13k |
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 3 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at ALPHAWOOD FOUNDATION equaled 2% 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 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$8.1M
Itemized grants
126
Median grant
$36k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOAS (SCHOOL OF ORIENTAL AND AFRICAN STUDIES) | LONDON, UK | POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN ASIAN ART AND SCHOLARSHIPS | $733k |
| TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA | PHILADELPHIA, PA | JAMES D. MCDONOUGH FELLOWSHIP IN QUEER ART HISTORY | $522k |
| LAMBDA LEGAL DEFENSE AND EDUCATION FUND - MIDWEST REGION | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATIONS FOR MIDWEST REGIONAL OFFICE, SUPPORT FOR SENIOR ATTORNEY POSITION, MIDWEST REGIONAL OFFICE | $325k |
| UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO INSTITUTE OF POLITICS | CHICAGO, IL | INTERN PROGRAM SUPPORT | $300k |
| NIJC NFP | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $275k |
| AIDS FOUNDATION OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $275k |
| GROW GREATER ENGLEWOOD | CHICAGO, IL | SUPPORT FOR GROW PARK CAMPUS | $250k |
| JOFFREY BALLET | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $250k |
| LEGAL AID CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $200k |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF ILLINOIS | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $175k |
| LANDMARKS ILLINOIS | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $140k |
| PRESERVATION CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATIONS, THE REUSE AND REVISIONING OF ADLER & SULLIVAN'S KAM TEMPLE/PILGRIM BAPTIST CHURCH PROJECT | $135k |
| FRIENDS OF THE PARKS | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $130k |
| CENTER ON HALSTED | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $125k |
| INVISIBLE INSTITUTE | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $125k |
| NATIONAL REDISTRICTING FOUNDATION | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $100k |
| PUERTO RICAN ARTS ALLIANCE | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $100k |
| BEYOND LEGAL AID | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $75k |
| CHICAGO ABORTION FUND | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $75k |
| CHICAGO LAWYERS' COMMITTEE FOR CIVIL RIGHTS | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $75k |
| CHICAGO PUBLIC ART GROUP | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $75k |
| HOWARD BROWN HEALTH CENTER | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $75k |
| NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY | CHICAGO, IL | SUPPORT FOR PREP4TEENS | $75k |
| RESURRECTION PROJECT | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR IMMIGRATION JUSTICE DEPARTMENT | $75k |
| TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY | LUBBOCK, TX | SUPPORT FOR ARCHAEOLOGICAL RESEARCH AND FIELDWORD OF DR. BRETT HOUK | $75k |
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Held roughly steady
over 2 years
From $277k in 2022 to $280k in 2024.
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.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about ALPHAWOOD FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of ALPHAWOOD FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of ALPHAWOOD FOUNDATION received $12,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at ALPHAWOOD FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Board President at ALPHAWOOD FOUNDATION falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at ALPHAWOOD FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are ALPHAWOOD FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, ALPHAWOOD FOUNDATION reported $18M in total revenue and $11.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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