Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Vice President, Asst. Secretary Board Vice President Above 90th percentile | $557k $617k |
Senior Vice President, Asst. Treasurer Senior Vice President Above 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $556k $616k |
Managing Trustee, Director, President Board Member Above 90th percentile | $173k $191k |
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 2023, the highest total compensation at BERNARD HEEREY FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 10% 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$3M
Itemized grants
27
Median grant
$97k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| COUNCIL FOR JEWISH ELDERLY | CHICAGO, IL | ASSISTANCE TO THE ELDERLY | $272k |
| IDA CROWN JEWISH ACADEMY | SKOKIE, IL | SCHOLARSHIPS TO WORTHY STUDENTS | $232k |
| IDA CROWN JEWISH ACADEMY | SKOKIE, IL | SCHOLARSHIPS TO WORTHY STUDENTS | $212k |
| DE LA SALLE INSTITUTE | CHICAGO, IL | SCHOLARSHIPS TO WORTHY STUDENTS | $212k |
| LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR | CHICAGO, IL | ASSISTANCE TO THE ELDERLY | $202k |
| THE ARK | CHICAGO, IL | ASSISTANCE TO THE ELDERLY | $200k |
| HILLEL TORAH NORTH SUBURBAN DAY SCHOOL | SKOKIE, IL | SCHOLARSHIPS TO WORTHY STUDENTS | $180k |
| SOLOMON SCHECHTER DAY SCHOOL | NORTHBROOK, IL | SCHOLARSHIPS TO WORTHY STUDENTS | $163k |
| CHICAGO JEWISH DAY SCHOOL | CHICAGO, IL | SCHOLARSHIPS TO WORTHY STUDENTS | $118k |
| COUNCIL FOR JEWISH ELDERLY | CHICAGO, IL | ASSISTANCE TO THE ELDERLY | $111k |
| BENEDICTINE SISTERS OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | ASSISTANCE TO THE ELDERLY | $104k |
| UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO LAW SCHOOL | CHICAGO, IL | SCHOLARSHIPS TO WORTHY STUDENTS | $100k |
| AKIBA-SCHECHTER JEWISH DAY SCHOOL | CHICAGO, IL | SCHOLARSHIPS TO WORTHY STUDENTS | $98k |
| CRISTO REY JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL | CHICAGO, IL | SCHOLARSHIPS TO WORTHY STUDENTS | $97k |
| CHICAGO CENTER FOR TORAH & CHESED INC | LINCOLNWOOD, IL | ASSISTANCE TO THE ELDERLY | $90k |
| THE SELFHELP HOME | CHICAGO, IL | ASSISTANCE TO THE ELDERLY | $83k |
| HIGHSIGHT | CHICAGO, IL | SCHOLARSHIPS TO WORTHY STUDENTS | $75k |
| CHEDER LUBAVITCH HEBREW DAY SCHOOL | CHICAGO, IL | SCHOLARSHIPS TO WORTHY STUDENTS | $72k |
| CHABAD OF CHAMPAIGN-URBANA NFP | CHAMPAIGN, IL | SCHOLARSHIPS TO WORTHY STUDENTS | $68k |
| REGINA DOMINICAN HIGH SCHOOL | WILMETTE, IL | SCHOLARSHIPS TO WORTHY STUDENTS | $63k |
| ARIE CROWN HEBREW DAY SCHOOL | SKOKIE, IL | SCHOLARSHIPS TO WORTHY STUDENTS | $61k |
| THE SOCIETY OF THE SISTERS OF CHRISTIAN CHARITY | WILMETTE, IL | ASSISTANCE TO THE ELDERLY | $50k |
| UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO LAW SCHOOL | CHICAGO, IL | FELLOWSHIPS TO WORTHY STUDENTS | $48k |
| GARRETT EVANGELICAL THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY | EVANSTON, IL | SCHOLARSHIPS TO WORTHY STUDENTS | $38k |
| JEWISH FEDERATION OF METROPOLITAN CHICAGO - UIUC HILLEL | CHAMPAIGN, IL | SCHOLARSHIPS TO WORTHY STUDENTS | $38k |
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 BERNARD HEEREY FAMILY FOUNDATION
What does the Board Vice President of BERNARD HEEREY FAMILY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board Vice President of BERNARD HEEREY FAMILY FOUNDATION received $557,175 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Vice President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Vice President pay at BERNARD HEEREY FAMILY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Board Vice President at BERNARD HEEREY FAMILY FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at BERNARD HEEREY FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are BERNARD HEEREY FAMILY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, BERNARD HEEREY FAMILY FOUNDATION reported $5.9M in total revenue and $5.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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