Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 5 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 |
|---|---|
President/ex Board President 75th to 90th percentile | $202k $216k |
Vp/treasurer Board Treasurer 75th to 90th percentile | $170k $182k |
Secretary Board Secretary Median to 75th percentile | $20k $21k |
Director Unclassified | $20k $21k |
Director Unclassified | $10k $11k |
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 2024, the highest total compensation at WP & HB WHITE FOUNDATION equaled 5% 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
$3.3M
Itemized grants
138
Median grant
$25k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| BIG SHOULDERS FUND | CHICAGO, IL | SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT | $100k |
| LOYOLA PRESS | CHICAGO, IL | HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS | $70k |
| EQUALITY DREAM TEAM | CHICAGO, IL | CHALLENGE GRANT | $50k |
| PARENTEACH INSTITUTE | EVANSTON, IL | CHICAGO ROLLOUT | $50k |
| CATHOLIC THEOLOGICAL UNION | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $40k |
| CHICAGO CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $40k |
| BIG SHOULDERS FUND | CHICAGO, IL | COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAM | $35k |
| JANE ADDAMS RESOURCE CORPORATION | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $35k |
| MISSION OF OUR LADY OF MERCY | CHICAGO, IL | EDUCATION AND CAREER RESOURCES | $35k |
| RESTORING THE PATH | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $35k |
| ST LEONARD'S MINISTRIES | CHICAGO, IL | BARLOW WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT | $35k |
| TARGET HOPE | MATTESON, IL | SATURDAY ACADEMY | $35k |
| LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGOARRUPE CO | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $33k |
| BRIDGE 2 FREEDOM | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30k |
| BUILD | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30k |
| CAREER TRANSITIONS CENTER | CHICAGO, IL | COLLEGE TO CAREERS PROGRAM | $30k |
| CASA CENTRAL | CHICAGO, IL | LA POSADA PROGRAM | $30k |
| CASA OF COOK COUNTY | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30k |
| CHICAGO FURNITURE BANK | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30k |
| CHRIST THE KING JESUIT HIGH SCHOOL | CHICAGO, IL | FINANCIAL AID FOR TUITION | $30k |
| COMMUNITIES IN SCHOOLS OF CHICAGO | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30k |
| COMMUNITYHEALTH NFP | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30k |
| DEBORAH'S PLACE | CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $30k |
| HIGHSIGHT | CHICAGO, IL | ACADEMIC PREP | $30k |
| HOLY TRINITY HIGH SCHOOL | CHICAGO, IL | FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | $30k |
Up 29%
from 2023
From $156k in 2023 to $202k 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 President pay rose 29% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Treasurer pay rose 55% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Secretary pay rose 100% 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 ($25M - $50M), 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 WP & HB WHITE FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of WP & HB WHITE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of WP & HB WHITE FOUNDATION received $202,053 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at WP & HB WHITE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Illinois, the 2024 pay of the Board President at WP & HB WHITE FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at WP & HB WHITE FOUNDATION equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are WP & HB WHITE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, WP & HB WHITE FOUNDATION reported $4.8M in total revenue and $3.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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