Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Secretary/executive Director Unclassified | $430k $477k |
Member/program Director Unclassified | $100k $111k |
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 13 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE IRVING HARRIS FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,948 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
$13.6M
Itemized grants
310
Median grant
$25k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARRIS THEATER FOR MUSIC AND DANCE | CHICAGO, IL | HARRIS THEATER MAINSTAGE PRESENTS SPONSORSHIP | $500k |
| THE BARACK OBAMA FOUNDATION | CHICAGO, IL | 5-YEAR GRANT FOR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN SUPPORT | $400k |
| UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO - HARRIS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY STUDIES | CHICAGO, IL | HARRIS SCHOOL OF PUBLIC POLICY SUPPORT FOR STRENGTHENING DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION | $400k |
| UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO - ARTS PUBLIC LIFE | CHICAGO, IL | ARTS + PUBLIC LIFE FOR THE ARTS LAWN | $333k |
| START EARLY | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND ILLINOIS POLICY TEAM WORK | $300k |
| ALLIANCE FOR EARLY SUCCESS | WASHINGTON, DC | EARLY CHILDHOOD ADVOCACY AND STATE POLICY WORK | $250k |
| TSNE | BOSTON, MA | BUILD INITIATIVE - GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND INCLUDING ILLINOIS EARLY CHILDHOOD SYSTEMS-BUILDING WORK AND MAXIMIZING FEDERAL INITIATIVES WITH $250,000 FOR 2023 AND $200,000 FOR 2024 | $250k |
| THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA - CTRP - PDN | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | CHILD TRAUMA RESEARCH PROGRAM | $225k |
| JUILLIARD SCHOOL | NEW YORK, NY | THE JUILLIARD CAPITAL CAMPAIGN | $200k |
| NEO PHILANTHROPY | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR CIVITAS PUBLIC AFFAIRS' NORTH STAR PROJECT, FOR WHICH NEO PHILANTHROPY SERVES AS FISCAL SPONSOR. | $200k |
| TSNE | BOSTON, MA | EARLY CHILDHOOD FUNDERS COLLABORATIVE FOR THE RACIAL EQUITY AND JUSTICE FUND WITH THE FIRST PAYMENT OF $200,000 IN 2023; THE SECOND PAYMENT OF $250,000 IN 2024; AND THE THIRD PAYMENT OF $250,000 IN 2025. | $200k |
| ZERO TO THREE NAT'L CTR FOR INFANTS TODDLERS & FAMILIES | WASHINGTON, DC | LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT INSTITUTE | $200k |
| HEALTHCONNECT ONE | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND $350,000 FOR FY23 AND $325,000 FOR FY24 | $188k |
| HEALTHCONNECT ONE | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND $350,000 FOR FY23 AND $325,000 FOR FY24 | $188k |
| START EARLY - FIRST FIVE YEARS FUND | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $175k |
| COMMUNITY CHANGE | WASHINGTON, DC | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND BIPOC GRASSROOTS LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT WITH $150,000 IN YEAR 1, $100,000 IN YEAR 2 AND $100,000 IN YEAR 3 | $150k |
| ERIKSON INSTITUTE | CHICAGO, IL | HARRIS EXCELLENCE SCHOLARSHIPS WITH $150,000 FOR FY23, $100,000 FOR FY24, AND $100,000 FOR FY25 | $150k |
| SEATTLE FOUNDATION | SEATTLE, WA | MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH EQUITY FUND | $150k |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF I D C | NEW YORK, NY | INTERNSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM IN EARLY CHILDHOOD THERAPY AT IDC HERZLIA. | $145k |
| HEALTHCONNECT ONE | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT AND $350,000 FOR FY23 AND $325,000 FOR FY24 | $138k |
| BOSTON MEDICAL CENTER CORPORATION - PDN | BOSTON, MA | TRAINING PROGRAMS OF THE DEPT OF PEDIATRICS & DIV OF DEV & BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICS | $135k |
| UNIVERSITY OF MINNESOTA FOUNDATION - PDN | MINNEAPOLIS, MN | HARRIS PROGRAMS AT THE INSTITUTE OF CHILD DEVELOPMENT | $130k |
| ADMINISTRATORS OF THE TULANE EDUCATIONAL FUND - PDN | NEW ORLEANS, LA | INSTITUTE OF INFANT & EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH | $125k |
| ERIKSON INSTITUTE | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THE POLICY & LEADERSHIP DEPARTMENT | $125k |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF THE HEBREW UNIVERSITY INC | JERUSALEM, IL | INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH ADVANCED DEGREE AT AFHU'S PAUL BAERWALD SCHOOL | $120k |
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