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Erikson Institute is the premier independent institution of higher education committed to ensuring that all children have equitable opportunities to reach their potential.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2023
Total Revenue
▼$22.7M
Program Spending
75%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$12.5M
Total Expenses
▼$30.5M
Total Assets
$95.6M
Total Liabilities
▼$28.3M
Net Assets
$67.3M
Officer Compensation
→$1.4M
Other Salaries
$13.1M
Investment Income
$2.8M
Fundraising
▼$122.9K
Tax Year 2023 · Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule I (Grants and Other Assistance)
Total grants awarded: $699.2K
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Type | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chaddock | Quincy, IL | $240.9K | Cash | Caregivers Connections Enhancement services |
University of Chicago | Chicago, IL | $136K | Cash | Home Visiting Program Quality Assessment |
Illinois Action for Children | Chicago, IL | $134.3K | Cash | Child Care Policy Research Partnerships |
University of North Carolina | Atlanta, GA | $90.3K | Cash | Home Visiting Program Quality Assessment |
SRI International | Menlo Park, CA | $75.1K | Cash | Early math research |
University of Delaware | Newark, DE | $22.6K | Cash | Home Visiting Program Quality Assessment |
| Total | $699.2K | |||
Chaddock
Quincy, IL
$240.9K
University of Chicago
Chicago, IL
$136K
Illinois Action for Children
Chicago, IL
$134.3K
University of North Carolina
Atlanta, GA
$90.3K
SRI International
Menlo Park, CA
$75.1K
University of Delaware
Newark, DE
$22.6K
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$18.6M
Awards Found
16
Department of Education
$5M
INVESTING IN INNOVATION -- DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
National Science Foundation
$3M
COLLABORATIVE MATH: CREATING SUSTAINABLE EXCELLENCE IN MATHEMATICS FOR HEAD START PROGRAMS
Department of Education
$2.5M
INVESTING IN INNOVATION - DEVELOPMENT GRANTS
Department of Health and Human Services
$1.7M
CENTER FOR HOME BASED CHILD RESEARCH
Department of Health and Human Services
$1.6M
SUPPLY, QUALITY, AND SUSTAINABILITY OF NONTRADITIONAL HOUR CHILD CARE: AN EQUITY-FOCUSED POLICY-RESEARCH PARTNERSHIP FOR ILLINOIS
Department of Education
$1.4M
EVALUATING QUALITY INTERACTIONS IN PRESCHOOL CLASSROOMS AROUND MATH: DEVELOPMENT OF A VIDEO-BASED OBSERVATION TOOL
Department of Education
$1.1M
TRAUMA-FOCUSED INTERPROFESSIONAL PREPARATION (TIP) IN EARLY INTERVENTION
Department of Education
$888.4K
COMBINED PRIORITY FOR PERSONNEL DEVELOPMENT
Department of Education
$458.8K
HIGHER EDUCATION EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND - FIPSE AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 18004(A)(3) OF THE CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY (CARES) ACT
Institute of Museum and Library Services
$241.9K
THE TECHNOLOGY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER AT ERIKSON INSTITUTE IS PARTNERING WITH THE CARROLL COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY SYSTEM, CHANDLER PUBLIC LIBRARY, HOMER PUBLIC LIBRARY, AND SCARBOROUGH PUBLIC LIBRARY TO SUPPORT THE MEDIA LITERACY KNOWLEDGE AND CONFIDENCE OF LIBRARIANS SO THEY CAN EFFECTIVELY DEVELOP THE MEDIA LITERACY SKILLS OF YOUNG CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. THE DIVERSE INTERDISCIPLINARY TEAM WILL WORK COLLABORATIVELY TO ENSURE THAT THE PROJECT SUCCEEDS IN BUILDING MEDIA LITERACY KNOWLEDGE AND CONFIDENCE OF LIBRARIANS THROUGH CONTINUING EDUCATION VIA PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND RESOURCES. PROJECT OUTCOMES WILL INCLUDE INCREASING LIBRARIANS' KNOWLEDGE OF AND CONFIDENCE IN SUPPORTING CHILDREN'S AND FAMILIES' MEDIA LITERACY SKILLS AND DEVELOPING A SCALABLE MODEL OF LIBRARIAN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOCUSED ON MEDIA LITERACY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD.
Department of Education
$216.8K
SUPPLEMENTAL ASSISTANCE TO INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION (SAIHE)
Department of Education
$137.1K
INSTITUTIONAL PORTION OF THE HIGHER EDUCATION EMERGENCY RELIEF FUND FORMULA GRANTS AUTHORIZED BY SECTION 18004(A)(1) OF THE CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY (CARES) ACT
Department of Education
$132.5K
SUPPLEMENTAL SUPPORT UNDER THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN (SSARP) 84.425T ABSOLUTE PRIORITY 5
Department of Education
$100.9K
EMERGENCY FINANCIAL AID GRANTS TO STUDENTS UNDER THE CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY (CARES) ACT
Institute of Museum and Library Services
$100K
ERIKSON INSTITUTE WILL HOST TWO NATIONAL FORUMS TO FORM AN ALLIANCE FOR MEDIA LITERACY IN EARLY CHILDHOOD. THE FORUMS WILL BRING TOGETHER NATIONAL LEADERS AND PRACTITIONERS FROM LIBRARIES, MUSEUMS, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY-BASED EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS. WORKING WITH PARTNERS THAT INCLUDE THE ASSOCIATION FOR LIBRARY SERVICE TO CHILDREN, THE ASSOCIATION OF CHILDREN'S MUSEUMS, AND THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR MEDIA LITERACY EDUCATION, THE LEAD ORGANIZATIONS AND FORUM PARTICIPANTS WILL DEVELOP PLANS TO IMPLEMENT PROMISING PRACTICES AROUND MEDIA LITERACY FOR FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN, FROM BIRTH TO AGE 5. THEY WILL ADDRESS THE LACK OF CONSENSUS ABOUT WHAT MEDIA LITERACY EDUCATION MEANS, WHAT MEDIA LITERACY EXPERIENCES IN BOTH INFORMAL AND FORMAL EARLY CHILDHOOD SETTINGS SHOULD LOOK LIKE, AND HOW TO EMPOWER PARENTS AS MEDIA LITERACY ROLE MODELS AND MENTORS. ALLIANCE MEMBERS WILL COLLABORATE ON STRATEGIES AND RESOURCES TO DEVELOP ADULT CAPACITY TO HELP CHILDREN BUILD THE MEDIA LITERACY SKILLS THEY NEED TO BE FULL PARTICIPANTS IN OUR SOCIETY.
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
10
Clean Audits
10
Material Weakness
No
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $4.8M | Yes | 2026-03-23 |
| 2024 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $6.1M | Yes | 2025-03-28 |
| 2023 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $7.1M | Yes | 2024-03-25 |
| 2022 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $6.6M | Yes | 2023-03-19 |
| 2021 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $8M | Yes | 2022-03-21 |
| 2020 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $8.2M | Yes | 2021-03-30 |
| 2019 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $6.2M | Yes | 2019-11-19 |
| 2018 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $7.2M | Yes | 2018-11-04 |
| 2017 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $8.6M | Yes | 2017-11-13 |
| 2016 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $7.3M | Yes | 2016-11-10 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$4.8M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$6.1M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$7.1M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$6.6M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$8M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$8.2M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$6.2M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$7.2M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$8.6M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$7.3M
Tax Year 2023 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990Schedule J available
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023IRS e-File | $22.7M | $12.5M | $30.5M | $95.6M | $67.3M |
| 2022IRS e-File | $36.7M | $28.1M | $26.1M | $99.3M | $69.6M |
| 2021 | $33.1M | $18.4M | $26.2M | $94.9M | $60.3M |
| 2020 | $23.7M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
| Tax Year | Form Type | Source | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 990 | IRS e-File | |
| 2023 | 990 | DataIRS e-File | PDF not yet published by IRSView Filing → |
| 2022 | 990 | DataIRS e-File |
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2023)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Mariana Souto-Manning | President | 40 | $455.2K | $0 | $54.7K | $509.9K |
| Maria Dilorenzo | General Counsel And Board Secretary | 40 | $47.9K | $0 | $12.7K | $60.6K |
| Eric Adelstein | Board Chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lewis S Ingall | Treasurer | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Susan Stone | Vice-chair | 3 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Mariana Souto-Manning
President
$509.9K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$455.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$54.7K
Maria Dilorenzo
General Counsel And Board Secretary
$60.6K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$47.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$12.7K
Eric Adelstein
Board Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Lewis S Ingall
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Susan Stone
Vice-chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
3
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maura Daly | Chief External Affairs Officer | 40 | $271.2K | $0 | $38.2K | $309.4K |
| Patricia Lawson | VP Of Finance & Operations/chief Financial Officer | 40 | $227.8K | $0 | $47.1K | $274.9K |
| Jie-Qi Chen | Director Of The Early Learning And Teaching Academy | 40 |
Maura Daly
Chief External Affairs Officer
$309.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$271.2K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$38.2K
Patricia Lawson
VP Of Finance & Operations/chief Financial Officer
$274.9K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$227.8K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$47.1K
Jie-Qi Chen
Director Of The Early Learning And Teaching Academy
$272.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$189.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$83.6K
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Kyle Mack | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Barbara T Bowman | Trustee | 5 | $21.4K | $0 | $2,814 | $24.2K |
| Cari B Sacks | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol D Lee | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Catherine M Adduci | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Charles R Middleton | Trustee |
A Kyle Mack
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Barbara T Bowman
Trustee
$24.2K
Hrs/Wk
5
Compensation
$21.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$2,814
Cari B Sacks
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $12M |
| $27.6M |
| $79.9M |
| $41.1M |
| 2019 | $26.2M | $14.2M | $26.2M | $81.8M | $48.4M |
| 2018 | $23.6M | $13.3M | $25.8M | $87.2M | $50.8M |
| 2017 | $31.8M | $21.7M | $25.8M | $88.4M | $49.9M |
| 2016 | $24M | $15.6M | $22.8M | $80.7M | $39.5M |
| 2015 | $20M | $11.1M | $20.4M | $83.2M | $43.5M |
| 2014 | $20.4M | $10.8M | $19.3M | $84.6M | $46.1M |
| 2013 | $19.3M | $11.5M | $18.6M | $84.4M | $42.6M |
| 2012 | $14.3M | $9.6M | $18.1M | $80.1M | $33.9M |
| 2011 | $17.1M | $9.7M | $18.2M | $81.5M | $43.6M |
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| $189.3K |
| $0 |
| $83.6K |
| $272.8K |
| Pamela Epley | VP Of Academic Affairs | 40 | $203.4K | $0 | $52.1K | $255.5K |
| Linda Gilkerson | Professor | 40 | $154K | $0 | $34.3K | $188.4K |
| Andria Goss | Associate VP Clinical And Community Services | 40 | $142.3K | $0 | $29.8K | $172.1K |
| Amanda Moreno | Associate Professor | 40 | $131.6K | $0 | $33.1K | $164.8K |
| Patricia Offer | Director Of Development | 40 | $138.6K | $0 | $22.4K | $161K |
Pamela Epley
VP Of Academic Affairs
$255.5K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$203.4K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$52.1K
Linda Gilkerson
Professor
$188.4K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$154K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$34.3K
Andria Goss
Associate VP Clinical And Community Services
$172.1K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$142.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$29.8K
Amanda Moreno
Associate Professor
$164.8K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$131.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$33.1K
Patricia Offer
Director Of Development
$161K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$138.6K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$22.4K
| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Deana Spencer | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Diane Goldstick Meagher | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dianne Wasieleski | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Elenne Song | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Eve M Tyree | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Frank Gettridge | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Ikram Goldman | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jenni Sorenson | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jose Cerda Iii | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Joy Segal | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Judy Mccaskey | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kate Neisser | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kathy Richland Pick | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lori Laser | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Marjorie Poulos | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mitchell J Lederer | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nicole Robinson | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Peggy Lim | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Richard A Chesley | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sabrina Gracias | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sandra Perez Sterling | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sara Crown Star | Trustee | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Carol D Lee
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Catherine M Adduci
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Charles R Middleton
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Deana Spencer
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Diane Goldstick Meagher
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dianne Wasieleski
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Elenne Song
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Eve M Tyree
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Frank Gettridge
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Ikram Goldman
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jenni Sorenson
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jose Cerda Iii
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Joy Segal
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Judy Mccaskey
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kate Neisser
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kathy Richland Pick
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Lori Laser
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Marjorie Poulos
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mitchell J Lederer
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Nicole Robinson
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Peggy Lim
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Richard A Chesley
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sabrina Gracias
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sandra Perez Sterling
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sara Crown Star
Trustee
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0