KARAM FOUNDATION IS DEDICATED TO HELP PEOPLE HELP THEMSELVES. WE SEEK TO RESTORE THE DIGNITY AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR PEOPLE AFFECTED BY CONFLICT BY ELIMINATING BARRIERS TO SUCCESS THROUGH INNOVATIVE EDUCATION, ENTREPRENEURIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND COMMUNITY-DRIVEN AID.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 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 |
|---|---|
CEO Median to 75th percentile | $122k $135k |
Treas.& Dr.fin. Officer (Unspecified) | $91k $101k |
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 9 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at KARAM FOUNDATION equaled 3% 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.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about KARAM FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of KARAM FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of KARAM FOUNDATION received $121,933 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at KARAM FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at KARAM FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at KARAM FOUNDATION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are KARAM FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, KARAM FOUNDATION reported $4.6M in total revenue and $3.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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