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 |
|---|---|
C.e.o. and Director Unclassified | $210k $232k |
Assistant Secretary and C.o.o. Board Secretary Above 90th percentile | $191k $212k |
Chair and Co-founder Board Chair Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $30k $33k |
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 IDP FOUNDATION INC equaled 6% 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
$845k
Itemized grants
10
Median grant
$35k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| GLOBAL SCHOOLS FORUM | UK | TO SUPPORT AND REPRESENT NON-STATE OPERATORS IN LOW- AND MIDDLE-INCOME COUNTRIES, SO THEY ARE BETTER ABLE TO DELIVER QUALITY EDUCATION TO CHILDREN FROM LOW INCOME FAMILIES. | $237k |
| DIGNITAS LIMITED | KE | THE IDPF GRANT ALLOWS DIGNITAS TO CURATE AND DELIVER TRAINING TO LOW FEE PRIVATE SCHOOL CLIENTS OF IDPF PARTNER IN KENYA, PREMIER CREDIT. | $218k |
| NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY | CHICAGO, IL | TO SUPPORT A VARIETY OF MEDICAL RESEARCH. | $200k |
| Inspiring Teachers | Essex, UK | For a discovery phase grant for the development and testing an effective and sustainable Teacher Professional Development program in 20 Low fee Private Schools (LFPS) aimed at improving learning outcomes. | $90k |
| Absolute Return for Kids | LONDON, UK | To co-design and conduct a research study exploring the factors associated with learning in Ghanaian government and private schools. | $40k |
| GHANA NATIONAL ASSOC OF PRIVATE SCHOOLS | Lapaz, GH | A GRANT TO FUND A DISCOVERY PHASE TO REVAMP THE INTERNAL STRUCTURES OF GNAPS AND STRENGTHEN IT FOR GREATER ADVOCACY FOR THE LOW-FEE PRIVATE SCHOOL SECTOR. | $30k |
| SHEDD AQUARIUM | CHICAGO, IL | TO SUPPORT SHEDD'S GENERAL OPERATIONS, INCLUDING THE EXTRAORDINARY CARE SHEDD PROVIDES FOR OUR MORE THAN 32,000 ANIMALS, AND OUR COMMITMENT TO EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ACCESS, AND CONSERVATION. | $10k |
| MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND INDUSTRY | CHICAGO, IL | TO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM'S WELCOME TO SCIENCE INITIATIVE THAT SUPPORTS FIELD TRIP EXPERIENCES, AFTER-SCHOOL SCIENCE CLUBS, TEEN PROGRAMS, SUMMER LEARNING, TEACHER AND ADMINISTRATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND MORE. | $10k |
| CUTS ACCRA | GH | A GRANT TO FUND A DISCOVERY PHASE AS A LEARNING OPPORTUNITY FOR BOTH IDPF AND CUTS TO INFORM CUTS' ROLE IN CONTRIBUTING TO ADVOCACY FOR THE AFFORDABLE NON-STATE SCHOOL SECTOR IN GHANA AND BEYOND. | $8k |
| INT'L EDUCATION FUNDERS GROUP CO GLOBAL DIALOGUE | LONDON, UK | TO SUPPORT A MEMBERSHIP THAT PROVIDES A NETWORK OF EDUCATION FUNDERS. | $3k |
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 IDP FOUNDATION INC
What does the Board Secretary of IDP FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2023, the Board Secretary of IDP FOUNDATION INC received $191,273 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board Secretary 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 Secretary pay at IDP FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Board Secretary at IDP FOUNDATION INC falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at IDP FOUNDATION INC equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are IDP FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, IDP FOUNDATION INC reported $1.7M in total revenue and $3.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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