GEORGE M EISENBERG FOUNDATION FOR CHARITIES
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2024 · Form 990PF · revenue $3.1M · expenses $4.6M · assets $39.8M
- Also known as
- FOR CHARITIES
- EIN
- 36-3689650
- Address
- 909 W EUCLID AVE UNIT 1640, ARLINGTON HTS, IL 60006-2166
- NTEE code
- -
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- November 1990 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (private foundation) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Private non-operating foundation
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
12 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Marousis | TREASURER | 2014-2024 | $103,500 | $637,339 | 1 |
| Dean Marousis | PRESIDENT | 2014-2024 | $50,000 | $306,000 | 1 |
| Sofia Bishop | DIRECTOR | 2014-2024 | $50,000 | $306,000 | 1 |
| Katie Owens | DIRECTOR | 2014-2024 | $50,000 | $306,000 | 1 |
| Erin O'Brien-Cahill | VICE PRESIDENT | 2020-2024 | $50,000 | $250,000 | 1 |
| Thomas Speslberg Jr | SECRETARY | 2020-2024 | $50,000 | $250,000 | 1 |
| Nancy Jourdan | DIRECTOR | 2023-2024 | $50,000 | $100,000 | 1 |
| Nancy Speslberg (former) | PRESIDENT | 2020-2022 | $50,000 | $150,000 | 1 |
| Erin K O'Brien-Cahill (former) | Director | 2014-2015 | $28,000 | $56,000 | 1 |
| Thomas C Spelsberg Jr (former) | Vice President/Secretary | 2014-2015 | $28,000 | $56,000 | 1 |
| Nancy T Spelsberg (former) | Director | 2014-2015 | $28,000 | $56,000 | 1 |
| Dr Thomas C Spelsberg (former) | Director | 2014-2015 | $19,000 | $47,000 | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 7 people listed · 7 paid, $404K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES MAROUSIS | TREASURER | 30 | $103,500 | - | $0 | $103,500 | 1 |
| DEAN MAROUSIS | PRESIDENT | 13 | $50,000 | - | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
| ERIN O'BRIEN-CAHILL | VICE PRESIDENT | 13 | $50,000 | - | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
| THOMAS SPESLBERG JR | SECRETARY | 13 | $50,000 | - | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
| SOFIA BISHOP | DIRECTOR | 13 | $50,000 | - | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
| KATIE OWENS | DIRECTOR | 13 | $50,000 | - | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
| NANCY JOURDAN | DIRECTOR | 13 | $50,000 | - | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
2023 · 7 people listed · 7 paid, $404K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES MAROUSIS | TREASURER | 30 | $103,500 | - | $0 | $103,500 | 1 |
| SOFIA BISHOP | PRESIDENT | 13 | $50,000 | - | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
| DEAN MAROUSIS | VICE PRESIDENT | 13 | $50,000 | - | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
| THOMAS SPESLBERG JR | SECRETARY | 13 | $50,000 | - | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
| KATIE OWENS | DIRECTOR | 13 | $50,000 | - | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
| NANCY JOURDAN | DIRECTOR | 13 | $50,000 | - | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
| ERIN O'BRIEN-CAHILL | DIRECTOR | 13 | $50,000 | - | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
2022 · 7 people listed · 7 paid, $397K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES MAROUSIS | TREASURER | 30 | $97,451 | - | $0 | $97,451 | 1 |
| NANCY SPESLBERG | PRESIDENT | 13 | $50,000 | - | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
| SOFIA BISHOP | VICE PRESIDENT | 13 | $50,000 | - | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
| THOMAS SPESLBERG JR | SECRETARY | 13 | $50,000 | - | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
| KATIE OWENS | DIRECTOR | 13 | $50,000 | - | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
| DEAN MAROUSIS | DIRECTOR | 13 | $50,000 | - | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
| ERIN O'BRIEN-CAHILL | DIRECTOR | 13 | $50,000 | - | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
2021 · 7 people listed · 7 paid, $396K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES MAROUSIS | TREASURER | 30 | $95,671 | - | $0 | $95,671 | 1 |
| KATIE OWENS | PRESIDENT | 13 | $50,000 | - | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
| NANCY SPESLBERG | VICE PRESIDENT | 13 | $50,000 | - | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
| THOMAS SPESLBERG JR | SECRETARY | 13 | $50,000 | - | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
| SOFIA BISHOP | DIRECTOR | 13 | $50,000 | - | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
| DEAN MAROUSIS | DIRECTOR | 13 | $50,000 | - | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
| ERIN O'BRIEN-CAHILL | DIRECTOR | 13 | $50,000 | - | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
2020 · 7 people listed · 7 paid, $394K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES MAROUSIS | TREASURER | 30 | $93,605 | - | $0 | $93,605 | 1 |
| ERIN O'BRIEN-CAHILL | PRESIDENT | 13 | $50,000 | - | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
| NANCY SPESLBERG | VICE PRESIDENT | 13 | $50,000 | - | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
| THOMAS SPESLBERG JR | SECRETARY | 13 | $50,000 | - | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
| SOFIA BISHOP | DIRECTOR | 13 | $50,000 | - | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
| DEAN MAROUSIS | DIRECTOR | 13 | $50,000 | - | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
| KATIE OWENS | DIRECTOR | 13 | $50,000 | - | $0 | $50,000 | 1 |
2015 · 8 people listed · 8 paid, $258K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James K Marousis | Treasurer | 45 | $70,846 | - | $0 | $70,846 | 1 |
| Erin K O'Brien-Cahill | Director | 6 | $28,000 | - | $0 | $28,000 | 1 |
| Thomas C Spelsberg Jr | Vice President/Secretary | 6 | $28,000 | - | $0 | $28,000 | 1 |
| Nancy T Spelsberg | Director | 6 | $28,000 | - | $0 | $28,000 | 1 |
| Dean J Marousis | Director | 6 | $28,000 | - | $0 | $28,000 | 1 |
| Sofia M Bishop | Assistant Treasurer | 6 | $28,000 | - | $0 | $28,000 | 1 |
| Katie Owens | President | 6 | $28,000 | - | $0 | $28,000 | 1 |
| Dr Thomas C Spelsberg | Director | 6 | $19,000 | - | $0 | $19,000 | 1 |
2014 · 8 people listed · 8 paid, $269K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES K MAROUSIS | TREAS./HONORARY DIR. | 45 | $72,766 | - | $0 | $72,766 | 1 |
| ERIN K O'BRIEN-CAHILL | VICE-PRES | 6 | $28,000 | - | $0 | $28,000 | 1 |
| THOMAS C SPELSBERG JR | SECRETARY | 6 | $28,000 | - | $0 | $28,000 | 1 |
| NANCY T SPELSBERG | DIRECTOR | 6 | $28,000 | - | $0 | $28,000 | 1 |
| DR THOMAS C SPELSBERG | DIRECTOR | 6 | $28,000 | - | $0 | $28,000 | 1 |
| DEAN J MAROUSIS | PRESIDENT | 6 | $28,000 | - | $0 | $28,000 | 1 |
| SOFIA M BISHOP | ASSIST. TREAS. | 6 | $28,000 | - | $0 | $28,000 | 1 |
| KATIE OWENS | DIRECTOR | 6 | $28,000 | - | $0 | $28,000 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2024 · 150 grants to organizations · $4.0M
2023 · 153 grants to organizations · $3.7M · 1 returned · -$5K
2022 · 161 grants to organizations · $3.8M · 1 returned · -$1K
2021 · 155 grants to organizations · $3.8M
2020 · 162 grants to organizations · $3.8M
2015 · 0 grants to organizations · $0 · 1 summary line · $3.8M
This return lists 1 summary line (program totals pointing to a separate statement) instead of each grant. The itemized list was filed as an attachment that isn't in the IRS's public e-file data, so the recipients can't be shown.
2014 · 174 grants to organizations · $3.4M
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
No contributors are listed on Schedule B in the e-filed returns we have for this organization.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $3,103,608 | $4,592,102 | $39,782,804 | $39,782,804 | - | - | $403,500 | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| -$297,524 | $4,321,714 | $41,271,298 | $41,271,298 | - | - | $403,500 | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $404,660 | $4,524,016 | $45,890,536 | $45,890,536 | - | - | $397,451 | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $7,537,329 | $4,630,910 | $50,009,892 | $50,009,892 | - | - | $395,671 | - | - |
| 2020 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $4,706,832 | $4,546,382 | $47,103,473 | $47,103,473 | - | - | $393,605 | - | - |
| 2015 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $4,228,771 | $4,547,393 | $50,892,704 | $50,892,704 | $0 | - | $257,846 | - | - |
| 2014 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $4,660,227 | $3,997,176 | $51,087,509 | $51,087,509 | - | - | $268,766 | - | - |
Funders of this organization
Not reported: no grants to this organization appear in the filings we have (tax years 2010 to 2025).
Similar organizations
Ranked without any AI: same NTEE code first, then the same NTEE group; then revenue within 2x, 5x or 10x; then the same state; then similar name and mission text. Same state only
| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| META & GEORGE ROSENBERG FOUNDATION | CA | Not reported | $381,073 | $423,815 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Similar name, revenue within 10x |
| CHARITIES FOUNDATION | CA | Not reported | $92,550 | $103,930 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Similar name, revenue differs more than 10x |
Who funds organizations like this
Not reported: none of these organizations has foundation or DAF-sponsor grants in the filings we have.
The full list · all similar organizations
Where the money went
Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990PF · $4,592,102 spent · pay $411,418 · grants $3,965,000 · events $401
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $3,965,000 | 86.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $403,500 | 8.8% | |
| Fees: other professional | $138,156 | 3.0% | |
| Other expenses | $39,389 | 0.9% | |
| Occupancy | $20,400 | 0.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $12,200 | 0.3% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $7,918 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $3,600 | 0.1% | |
| Taxes | $1,441 | 0.0% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $401 | 0.0% | |
| Interest | $97 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $4,592,102 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990PF · $4,321,714 spent · pay $411,418 · grants $3,699,413 · events $256
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $3,699,413 | 85.6% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $403,500 | 9.3% | |
| Fees: other professional | $137,062 | 3.2% | |
| Other expenses | $37,428 | 0.9% | |
| Occupancy | $20,400 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $11,200 | 0.3% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $7,918 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $3,895 | 0.1% | |
| Taxes | $569 | 0.0% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $256 | 0.0% | |
| Interest | $73 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $4,321,714 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990PF · $4,524,016 spent · pay $404,906 · grants $3,827,137 · events $268
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $3,827,137 | 84.6% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $397,451 | 8.8% | |
| Fees: other professional | $157,876 | 3.5% | |
| Taxes | $63,908 | 1.4% | |
| Other expenses | $35,441 | 0.8% | |
| Occupancy | $20,400 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $10,500 | 0.2% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $7,455 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $3,580 | 0.1% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $268 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $4,524,016 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990PF · $4,630,910 spent · pay $402,990 · grants $3,827,151 · events $78
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $3,827,151 | 82.6% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $395,671 | 8.5% | |
| Fees: other professional | $177,747 | 3.8% | |
| Taxes | $155,386 | 3.4% | |
| Other expenses | $33,837 | 0.7% | |
| Occupancy | $20,400 | 0.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $10,000 | 0.2% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $7,319 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $2,720 | 0.1% | |
| Interest | $601 | 0.0% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $78 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $4,630,910 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990PF · $4,546,382 spent · pay $400,766 · grants $3,849,258 · events $2,484
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $3,849,258 | 84.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $393,605 | 8.7% | |
| Fees: other professional | $120,412 | 2.6% | |
| Taxes | $98,303 | 2.2% | |
| Other expenses | $34,894 | 0.8% | |
| Occupancy | $20,400 | 0.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $15,300 | 0.3% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $7,161 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $4,204 | 0.1% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $2,484 | 0.1% | |
| Interest | $361 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $4,546,382 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990PF · $4,547,393 spent · pay $260,556 · grants $3,812,055 · events $9,309
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $3,812,055 | 83.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $257,846 | 5.7% | |
| Fees: other professional | $197,635 | 4.3% | |
| Taxes | $191,490 | 4.2% | |
| Other expenses | $32,634 | 0.7% | |
| Occupancy | $20,805 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $15,500 | 0.3% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $9,309 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $7,409 | 0.2% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $2,710 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $4,547,393 | 100% |
2014 · Form 990PF · $3,997,176 spent · pay $271,550 · grants $3,351,095 · events $14,571
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $3,351,095 | 83.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $268,766 | 6.7% | |
| Fees: other professional | $226,735 | 5.7% | |
| Taxes | $67,012 | 1.7% | |
| Other expenses | $26,202 | 0.7% | |
| Occupancy | $18,263 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: accounting | $15,100 | 0.4% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $14,571 | 0.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $6,648 | 0.2% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $2,784 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $3,997,176 | 100% |
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