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Erikson Institute

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990990-T FY2023
Other · CHICAGO, IL · EIN 36-2593545

About

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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Category
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
1617181920212223
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
RegionActivitySpent
Central America and the Caribbean

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
Lobbying
$0
Grants Given
$1.3M
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Address

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
ChannelsMail · Phone · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
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