Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · 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 75th to 90th percentile | $211k $234k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at TROTT FAMILY PHILANTHROPIES INC equaled 1% 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
$16.5M
Itemized grants
65
Median grant
$200k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conservation International | Arlington, VA | Spend Down Fund 2.0 | $2M |
| Center Strategic International Studies | Washington, DC | Endowment Campaign | $1M |
| National World War II Museum Inc | New Orleans, LA | David W. Trott Liberation Pavillion | $1M |
| Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | Schumaker Sports Center | $1M |
| Scholarship Foundation of St Louis | St Louis, MO | Eighty Three Rooted Scholarships | $981k |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Trott Emerging Rural Leaders Program | $833k |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | Trott Careers in Business Program | $700k |
| Ohio State University | Columbus, OH | Gene Smith Leadership Institute | $500k |
| SAFE Project US | Arlington, VA | Unrestricted Support | $500k |
| UNICEF USA | New York, NY | Build Out of the Experiential Tour, Heart Strings | $500k |
| Horatio Alger Association | Alexandria, VA | Endowment Comittment #2 | $400k |
| Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago | Chicago, IL | David W. Trott Clinical Chair, Brain Innovation Ce | $400k |
| UNICEF USA | New York, NY | Plastic Brick Classroom program | $400k |
| Stand Together Trust | Arlington, VA | The Phoenix | $300k |
| Horatio Alger Association | Alexandria, VA | 2023 Awards Program | $250k |
| UNICEF USA | New York, NY | Installation of 25 WASH facilities in Cote d'Ivoir | $250k |
| University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | John Boyer Paris Center | $250k |
| Brown University | Providence, RI | Stars College Network Program | $200k |
| California Institute of Technology | Pasadena, CA | Stars College Network Program | $200k |
| Case Western Reserve University | Cleveland, OH | Stars College Network Program | $200k |
| Colby College | Waterville, ME | Stars College Network Program | $200k |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Stars College Network Program | $200k |
| Columbia University | New York, NY | Stars College Network Program | $200k |
| Massachusetts Institute of Technology | Cambridge, MA | Stars College Network Program | $200k |
| Northwestern University | Chicago, IL | Stars College Network Program | $200k |
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 TROTT FAMILY PHILANTHROPIES INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of TROTT FAMILY PHILANTHROPIES INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of TROTT FAMILY PHILANTHROPIES INC received $210,962 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at TROTT FAMILY PHILANTHROPIES INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at TROTT FAMILY PHILANTHROPIES INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at TROTT FAMILY PHILANTHROPIES INC equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are TROTT FAMILY PHILANTHROPIES INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, TROTT FAMILY PHILANTHROPIES INC reported $14.4M in total revenue and $17.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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