Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 3 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 |
|---|---|
President Board President Median to 75th percentile | $40k $44k |
Assistant Secretary Board Secretary Median to 75th percentile | $40k $44k |
Secretary Board Secretary Median to 75th percentile | $20k $22k |
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.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE WILLIAM F O'CONNOR FOUNDATION equaled 10% 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
$258k
Itemized grants
25
Median grant
$5k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| WTTW CHANNEL 11 | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL | $110k |
| ST COLETTA'S OF ILLINOIS FOUNDATION | TINLEY PARK, IL | GENERAL | $15k |
| THE BRIDGE FUND | NEW YORK, NY | GENERAL | $15k |
| CLUB OF HEARTS INC | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL | $15k |
| CHICAGO JESUIT ACADEMY | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL | $15k |
| LEUKEMIA & LYMPHOMA SOCIETY | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL | $10k |
| MISSION OF OUR LADY OF MERCY-MERCY HOME FOR BOYS AND GIRLS | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL | $10k |
| READING POWER INC | LAKE BLUFF, IL | GENERAL | $10k |
| HAZELDEN BETTY FORD | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL | $8k |
| LOYOLA ACADEMY | WILMETTE, IL | GENERAL | $7k |
| BIG SHOULDERS FUND | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL | $5k |
| CHICAGO HISTORY MUSEUM | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL | $5k |
| LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL | $5k |
| MISERICORDIA FAMILY ASSOCIATION | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL | $5k |
| THE MANNA FOOD PROJECT | HARBOR SPRINGS, MI | GENERAL | $5k |
| BROTHER DAN'S FOOD PANTRY | PETOSKEY, MI | GENERAL | $5k |
| CRISTO REY JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL | $4k |
| CATHOLIC CHARITIES | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL | $3k |
| BOYS HOPE GIRLS HOPE OF ILLINOIS | WILMETTE, IL | GENERAL | $2k |
| ST ANGELA SCHOOL | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL | $2k |
| THE JOFFREY BALLET OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL | $2k |
| CATHOLIC CHURCH EXTENSION SOCIETY OF USA | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL | $1k |
| DESERT COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | PALM DESERT, CA | GENERAL | $500 |
| NORTH SHORE ART LEAGUE | WINNETKA, IL | GENERAL | $250 |
| PALETTE & CHISEL ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL | $250 |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), 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 WILLIAM F O'CONNOR FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of THE WILLIAM F O'CONNOR FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board President of THE WILLIAM F O'CONNOR FOUNDATION received $40,000 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 THE WILLIAM F O'CONNOR 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 WILLIAM F O'CONNOR FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE WILLIAM F O'CONNOR FOUNDATION equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE WILLIAM F O'CONNOR FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE WILLIAM F O'CONNOR FOUNDATION reported $520k in total revenue and $396k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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