Erikson Institute

EIN: 362593545 501(c)(3) Education

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$33,422,139
Total Expenses
$30,674,126
Total Assets
$104,733,600
Net Assets
$76,547,763
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1966
Legal Domicile
IL
Phone
3127552250
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Erikson Institute, founded in 1966, is a mid-sized nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $23.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2017. Revenue fell 26% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $50.8M represent 26 months of operating reserves.

Mission

Erikson Institute is the premier independent institution of higher education committed to ensuring that all children have equitable opportunities to reach their potential.

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $25,440,313
Program Service Revenue $6,383,590
Investment Income $1,747,475
Other Revenue $-149,239
TOTAL REVENUE $33,422,139

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $2,752,022
Salaries & Benefits $18,647,342
Fundraising Expenses $1,268,087
Program Expenses $21,933,118
Other Expenses $9,221,775
TOTAL EXPENSES $30,674,126

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $33,422,139 $22,748,864 +0.5%
Expenses $30,674,126 $30,537,287 +0.0%
Net Income $2,748,013 $-7,788,423 -1.4%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
28
Independent Members
28
Employees
258
Volunteers
199

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$892,333
Total Directors
31
$3,028
Key Employees
3
$898,845
Highest Compensated
5
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Eric Adelstein Board Chair 3.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lewis S Ingall Treasurer 3.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Stone Vice-Chair 3.0
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
A Kyle Mack Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Barbara T Bowman Trustee 5.0
Director
$3,028 $0 $3,028
Cari B Sacks Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Carol D Lee Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Catherine M Adduci Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Charles R Middleton Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Deana Spencer Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Diane Goldstick Meagher Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dianne Wasieleski Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Elenne Song Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Eve M Tyree Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Frank Gettridge Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ikram Goldman Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jenni Sorenson Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jose Cerda III Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joy Segal Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Judy McCaskey Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kate Neisser Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kathy Richland Pick Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lori Laser Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marjorie Poulos Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mitchell J Lederer Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nicole Robinson Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Peggy Lim Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard A Chesley Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sabrina Gracias Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sandra Perez Sterling Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sara Crown Star Trustee 1.0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Maria DiLorenzo General Counsel and Board Secretary 40.0
Officer
$130,427 $44,389 $174,816
Mariana Souto-Manning President 40.0
Officer
$644,731 $72,786 $717,517
Maura Daly Chief External Affairs Officer 40.0
Key Emp
$279,351 $39,930 $319,281
Pamela Epley VP of Academic Affairs 40.0
Key Emp
$215,005 $58,277 $273,282
Patricia Lawson VP of Finance & Operations/Chief Financial Officer 40.0
Key Emp
$234,432 $71,850 $306,282
Ayanna Brown VP for Strategic Growth & Partnerships 40.0
Highest
$143,490 $62,380 $205,870
Jie-Qi Chen Director of the Early Learning and Teaching Academy 40.0
Highest
$194,770 $94,650 $289,420
Linda Gilkerson Professor 40.0
Highest
$151,395 $62,237 $213,632
Maxine McKinney de Royston Dean of Faculty 40.0
Highest
$158,648 $49,254 $207,902
Patricia Offer Director of Development 40.0
Highest
$147,001 $432 $147,433
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $33,422,139 $30,674,126 $104,733,600 $2,748,013
2024 $22,748,864 $30,537,287 $95,624,133 $-7,788,423
2023 $36,668,371 $26,066,461 $99,327,583 $10,601,910
2022 $29,402,363 $25,484,310 $89,249,782 $3,918,053
2021 $33,099,799 $26,169,760 $94,916,051 $6,930,039
2020 $23,706,409 $27,562,425 $79,908,682 $-3,856,016
2019 $26,247,769 $26,229,084 $81,810,430 $18,685
2018 $23,601,337 $25,767,893 $87,157,060 $-2,166,556
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