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 |
|---|---|
Vice President Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $48k $51k |
President Board President Median to 75th percentile | $48k $51k |
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 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 0.8% 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
$5.5M
Itemized grants
49
Median grant
$100k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREATER CHICAGO FOOD DEPOSITORY | CHICAGO, IL | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $400k |
| TIMELINE THEATRE COMPANY | CHICAGO, IL | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $370k |
| A SILVER LINING FOUNDATION CHICAGOLAND CANCER INFO COALITION | CHICAGO, IL | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $325k |
| DONORSCHOOSE ORG | NEW YORK, NY | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $300k |
| NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK | GENEVA, IL | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $300k |
| WORLD CENTRAL KITCHEN INCORPORATED | WASHINGTON, DC | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $300k |
| JEWISH NATIONAL FUND INC | NORTHBROOK, IL | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $250k |
| PLANNED PARENTHOOD OF ILLINOIS | CHICAGO, IL | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $200k |
| CENTER FOR SCIENCE IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST | WASHINGTON, DC | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $160k |
| PROVIDENCE ST MEL SCHOOL | CHICAGO, IL | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $160k |
| HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS INC | SKOKIE, IL | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $150k |
| HONEST GAME FOUNDATION | EVANSTON, IL | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $150k |
| MAYO CLINIC | ROCHESTER, MN | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $150k |
| SPONDYLITIS ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA | ENCINO, CA | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $150k |
| ASPIRITECH NFP | HIGHLAND PARK, IL | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $130k |
| AMERICAN FRIENDS OF MAGEN DAVID ADOM | NEW YORK, NY | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $125k |
| MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS INC | CHICAGO, IL | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $125k |
| MEMORIAL SLOAN KETTERING CANCER CENTER | NEW YORK, NY | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $125k |
| THE NIGHT MINISTRY | CHICAGO, IL | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $125k |
| ALBANY PARK THEATER PROJECT | CHICAGO, IL | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $115k |
| AMERICAN COMMITTEE FOR THE WEIZMANN INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE INC | CHICAGO, IL | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $100k |
| NORTHSHORE UNIVERSITY HEALTHSYSTEM | EVANSTON, IL | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $100k |
| NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY FEINBERG SCHOOL OF MEDICINE | CHICAGO, IL | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $100k |
| STORYCATCHERS THEATRE | CHICAGO, IL | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $100k |
| WINDOW TO THE WORLD COMMUNICATIONS | CHICAGO, IL | TO FURTHER THE EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION | $100k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $48k in 2023 to $48k in 2024.
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.
Board Vice President pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 24%.
- Board President pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
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 THE SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION
What does the Board Vice President of THE SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board Vice President of THE SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION received $47,500 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board Vice 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 Vice President pay at THE SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Board Vice President at THE SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 0.8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE SIMON FAMILY FOUNDATION reported $8.5M in total revenue and $6.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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