Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 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 |
|---|---|
Director Unclassified | $100k $107k |
Director and President Board President Median to 75th percentile | $100k $107k |
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 2 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at SMART FAMILY FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS 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
$4M
Itemized grants
68
Median grant
$25k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE UNIVERISTY OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | $1M |
| JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY | BALTIMORE, MD | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | $310k |
| LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY | RYE BROOK, NY | HEALTH SERVICES | $300k |
| KENYON COLLEGE | GAMBIER, OH | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | $255k |
| NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | HEALTH SERVICES | $250k |
| NORWOOD SCHOOL | BETHESDA, MD | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | $225k |
| BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF ART | BALTIMORE, MD | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | $100k |
| GRANT PARK MUSIC FESTIVAL | CHICAGO, IL | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | $100k |
| UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN FOUNDATION | MADISON, WI | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | $100k |
| UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MILWAUKEE | MILWAUKEE, WI | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | $100k |
| THE CHICAGO COMMUNITY TRUST | CHICAGO, IL | DONOR ADVISED FUND | $98k |
| STEPPENWOLF THEATRE CO | CHICAGO, IL | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | $76k |
| HARVARD UNIVERSITY | CAMBRIDGE, MA | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | $75k |
| ARTS CLUB OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | $50k |
| CHICAGO SINAI CONGREGATION | CHICAGO, IL | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | $50k |
| LINCOLN PARK ZOO | CHICAGO, IL | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | $50k |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD | NEW YORK, NY | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | $50k |
| WTTW | CHICAGO, IL | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | $50k |
| UNITING VOICES CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | $35k |
| FIELD MUSEUM | CHICAGO, IL | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | $30k |
| BRAIN RESEARCH FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | $25k |
| EVERYTOWN FOR GUN SAFETY | NEW YORK, NY | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | $25k |
| FRANCIS W PARKER SCHOOL | CHICAGO, IL | OTHER ACTIVITIES DIRECTED TO INDIVIDUALS | $25k |
| FRIENDS OF THE PARKS | CHICAGO, IL | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | $25k |
| GIFFORDS LAW CENTER | WASHINGTON, DC | CULTURAL, HISTORICAL & OTHER EDUCATIONAL | $25k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($25M - $50M), 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 SMART FAMILY FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS
What does the Board President of SMART FAMILY FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS earn?
In 2024, the Board President of SMART FAMILY FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS received $100,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at SMART FAMILY FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Board President at SMART FAMILY FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at SMART FAMILY FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are SMART FAMILY FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, SMART FAMILY FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS reported $3.1M in total revenue and $4.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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