Erikson is a leading institution of higher education that prepares professionals to address the urgent challenges facing young children, their families and communities. Our innovative programs, transformative research and impactful advocacy empower early childhood professionals to drive lasting change. Erikson strives to build a future where every child thrives.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$95.6M
-3.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$699K
+8.1% YoY
Grant Count
6
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$117K
+8.1% YoY
About Erikson Institute
Based on IRS filings
Erikson Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $95.6M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $699K. Net investment income was $2.8M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $95,624,133 | $99,327,583 | $89,249,782 |
| Revenue | $22,748,864 | $36,668,371 | $29,402,363 |
| Expenses | $30,537,287 | $26,066,461 | $25,484,310 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,758,005 | $2,068,320 | $7,212,484 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
19 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Chaddock ($240,860), University of Chicago ($136,011), Illinois Action for Children ($134,313).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| SRI International Menlo Park, CA | Early math research | $75,089 |
| University of Delaware Newark, DE | Home Visiting Program Quality Assessment | $22,569 |
| University of North Carolina Atlanta, GA | Home Visiting Program Quality Assessment | $90,347 |
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | Home Visiting Program Quality Assessment | $136,011 |
| Illinois Action for Children Chicago, IL | Child Care Policy Research Partnerships | $134,313 |
| Chaddock Quincy, IL | Caregivers Connections Enhancement services | $240,860 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eric Adelstein | Board Chair | 3 | — |
| Lewis S Ingall | Treasurer | 3 | — |
| Susan Stone | Vice-Chair | 3 | — |
| A Kyle Mack | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Barbara T Bowman | Trustee | 5 | $21,417 |
| Cari B Sacks | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Carol D Lee | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Catherine M Adduci | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Charles R Middleton | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Deana Spencer | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Diane Goldstick Meagher | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Dianne Wasieleski | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Elenne Song | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Eve M Tyree | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Frank Gettridge | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Ikram Goldman | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jenni Sorenson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Jose Cerda III | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Joy Segal | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Judy McCaskey | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Kate Neisser | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Kathy Richland Pick | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Lori Laser | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Marjorie Poulos | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mitchell J Lederer | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Nicole Robinson | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Peggy Lim | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Richard A Chesley | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Sabrina Gracias | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Sandra Perez Sterling | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Sara Crown Star | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Maria DiLorenzo | General Counsel and Board Secretary | 40 | $47,854 |
| Mariana Souto-Manning | President | 40 | $455,162 |
| Maura Daly | Chief External Affairs Officer | 40 | $271,215 |
| Pamela Epley | VP of Academic Affairs | 40 | $203,370 |
| Patricia Lawson | VP of Finance & Operations/Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $227,761 |
| Amanda Moreno | Associate Professor | 40 | $131,640 |
| Andria Goss | Associate VP Clinical and Community Services | 40 | $142,308 |
| Jie-Qi Chen | Director of the Early Learning and Teaching Academy | 40 | $189,282 |
| Linda Gilkerson | Professor | 40 | $154,025 |
| Patricia Offer | Director of Development | 40 | $138,615 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Erikson Institute?
Erikson Institute is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $95.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Erikson Institute?
As of 2024, Erikson Institute holds $95.6M in total assets with $22.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $699K in 2024.
Where does Erikson Institute operate?
Erikson Institute has awarded grants in California, Delaware, Georgia, Illinois, Massachusetts.
What size grants does Erikson Institute award?
In 2024, Erikson Institute awarded 6 grants totaling $699K — an average of about $117K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Erikson Institute's EIN?
Erikson Institute's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-2593545. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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