Erikson Institute is the premier independent institution of higher education committed to ensuring that all children have equitable opportunities to reach their potential. Recognized for our groundbreaking work in the field of early childhood, we uniquely prepare child development, education, and social work leaders to improve the lives of young children and their families. Our impact and influence is further amplified through our innovative academic programs, applied research, knowledge creation and distribution, direct service, and field-wide advocacy. Because nothing matters more than a child's early years, Erikson Institute educates, inspires, and provides leadership to serve the needs of children and families so that all can achieve optimal education, social, emotional, and physical well-being.
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Other
Employees
327
Volunteers
211
Financial Snapshot
FY ending 2023-06-30
Revenue
$36.7M
Expenses
$26.1M
Assets
$99.3M
Liabilities
$29.8M
Financial history
$36.7M$18.3M$0
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RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2023: $36.7M · Avg: $28.6M
Foreign activity (Schedule F)
Total spent abroad$15.2M
Foreign employees0
Foreign offices0
Foreign partnership interestYes
Foreign trust interestNo
Region
Activity
Spent
Central America and the Caribbean
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501(h) election
This 501(c)(3) elected the 501(h) safe-harbor — lobbying expenditures are capped under a clear dollar formula instead of the "insubstantial part" standard.
Political & Grant Activity
Campaign Spending
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Lobbying
$0
Grants Given
$1.3M
ERIKSON INSTITUTE
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451 N LA Salle DR
Chicago, IL, 60654-451
Governance
Voting board members30
Independent members29
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes
Compensation practices
Severance paymentsYes
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo
Financial detail (Schedule D)
Board-designated %38.0%
Permanent endowment %43.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo
Fundraising activity (Schedule G)
Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$0
Net to org-$70K
Retained by contractors$70K
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