Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 8 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 |
|---|---|
Executive Director/president Board President Above 90th percentile | $344k $382k |
Director Unclassified | $17k $18k |
Director (beginning 4/19/2022) Unclassified | $17k $18k |
Director Unclassified | $17k $18k |
Director Unclassified | $17k $18k |
Director / Secretary Unclassified | $17k $18k |
Director / Vice President Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | $17k $18k |
Director / Treasurer Unclassified | $16k $18k |
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 2023, the highest total compensation at The Richard H Driehaus Foundation 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$10.4M
Itemized grants
1
Median grant
$10.4M
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEE ATTACHED DETAIL | Chicago, IL | SEE ATTACHED DETAIL | $10.4M |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), 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 The Richard H Driehaus Foundation
What does the Board President of The Richard H Driehaus Foundation earn?
In 2023, the Board President of The Richard H Driehaus Foundation received $344,423 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board 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 President pay at The Richard H Driehaus Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Board President at The Richard H Driehaus Foundation falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Richard H Driehaus Foundation equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are The Richard H Driehaus Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, The Richard H Driehaus Foundation reported $8.8M in total revenue and $19.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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