WAYFARER FOUNDATION
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2024 · Form 990PF · revenue $1.7M · expenses $29.0M · assets $27.5M
- EIN
- 86-2088032
- Address
- 1849 GREEN BAY RD STE 280, HIGHLAND PARK, IL 60035-3167
- Website
- WAYFARERFOUNDATION.ORG
- NTEE code
- T12 Fund Raising and Fund Distribution (Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations) published (IRS Business Master File)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- September 2021 (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Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).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
10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Herrick | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2021-2024 | $257,844 | $759,201 | 1 |
| Richard Havard | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | 2022-2024 | $145,259 | $351,186 | 1 |
| Celeste Smith | SR PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 2023-2024 | $164,554 | $299,308 | 1 |
| Kevin Williams | SR COMMUNICATIONS DI | 2023-2024 | $153,415 | $279,333 | 1 |
| Husayn Allmart | PROGRAM OFFICER | 2022-2024 | $132,007 | $205,607 | 1 |
| Maria Carmen Patlan | CHIEF OF STAFF | 2024 | $177,704 | $177,704 | 1 |
| Carmen Patlan (former) | CHIEF OF STAFF | 2023 | $147,362 | $147,362 | 1 |
| Jasmine Taylor (former) | PROGRAM ASSOCIATE | 2022 | $61,600 | $61,600 | 1 |
| Jennifer Ciucio (former) | OPERATIONS MANAGER | 2022 | $60,059 | $60,059 | 1 |
| Audrey Moy (former) | SR PROGRAM ASSOCIATE | 2022 | $59,246 | $59,246 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
3 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steven I Sarowitz | PRESIDENT | 2021-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 2 |
| Justin Baldoni | SECRETARY | 2021-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Cynthia Barnes-Slater | TREASURER | 2021-2024 | 1 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 9 people listed · 6 paid, $1.0M
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA HERRICK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $250,080 | - | $7,764 | $257,844 | 1 |
| MARIA CARMEN PATLAN | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $159,434 | - | $18,270 | $177,704 | 1 |
| CELESTE SMITH | SR PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $159,505 | - | $5,049 | $164,554 | 1 |
| KEVIN WILLIAMS | SR COMMUNICATIONS DI | 40 | $130,502 | - | $22,913 | $153,415 | 1 |
| RICHARD HAVARD | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $133,291 | - | $11,968 | $145,259 | 1 |
| HUSAYN ALLMART | PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $103,306 | - | $28,701 | $132,007 | 1 |
| STEVEN I SAROWITZ | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JUSTIN BALDONI | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CYNTHIA BARNES-SLATER | TREASURER | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 8 people listed · 5 paid, $739K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA HERRICK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $208,400 | - | $6,470 | $214,870 | 1 |
| CARMEN PATLAN | CHIEF OF STAFF | 40 | $130,316 | - | $17,046 | $147,362 | 1 |
| CELESTE SMITH | SR PROGRAM DIRECTOR | 40 | $131,129 | - | $3,625 | $134,754 | 1 |
| KEVIN WILLIAMS | SR COMMUNICATIONS DI | 40 | $106,681 | - | $19,237 | $125,918 | 1 |
| RICHARD HAVARD | DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS | 40 | $106,544 | - | $10,046 | $116,590 | 1 |
| STEVEN I SAROWITZ | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JUSTIN BALDONI | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CYNTHIA BARNES-SLATER | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 9 people listed · 6 paid, $524K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA HERRICK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $175,135 | - | $4,602 | $179,737 | 1 |
| RICHARD HAVARD | SR PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $88,814 | - | $523 | $89,337 | 1 |
| HUSAYN ALLMART | PROGRAM OFFICER | 40 | $71,172 | - | $2,428 | $73,600 | 1 |
| JASMINE TAYLOR | PROGRAM ASSOCIATE | 40 | $61,167 | - | $433 | $61,600 | 1 |
| JENNIFER CIUCIO | OPERATIONS MANAGER | 40 | $58,407 | - | $1,652 | $60,059 | 1 |
| AUDREY MOY | SR PROGRAM ASSOCIATE | 40 | $59,246 | - | $0 | $59,246 | 1 |
| STEVEN I SAROWITZ | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JUSTIN BALDONI | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CYNTHIA BARNES-SLATER | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 4 people listed · 1 paid, $107K
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAURA HERRICK | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $106,750 | - | $0 | $106,750 | 1 |
| STEVEN I SAROWITZ | PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 2 |
| JUSTIN BALDONI | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| CYNTHIA BARNES-SLATER | SECRETARY | 1 | $0 | - | $0 | $0 | 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 · 166 grants to organizations · $23.9M
2023 · 153 grants to organizations · $19.2M
2022 · 107 grants to organizations · $9.6M
2021 · 49 grants to organizations · $4.2M
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributors listed on Schedule B of the Form 990-PF: name, city and state as filed (street addresses are not shown), with total and noncash contributions for the year. A link to an organization's page is tagged Fuzzy with its name-similarity score (0 to 1) when it rests on name and state; Schedule B lists no EIN, so no link here is an exact identifier match.
2024 · 1 contributor · $5K
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STEVEN I SAROWITZ | Person | HIGHLAND PARK, IL | $5,000 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2024 · filing |
2023 · 3 contributors · $2.4M
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | STEVEN I SAROWITZ | Person | HIGHLAND PARK, IL | $2,000,000 | $2,000,000 | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2023 · filing |
| 1 | STEVEN I SAROWITZ | Person | HIGHLAND PARK, IL | $250,000 | $250,000 | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2023 · filing |
| 2 | STEVEN I SAROWITZ | Person | HIGHLAND PARK, IL | $100,000 | $100,000 | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2023 · filing |
2022 · 2 contributors · $100.0M
2021 · 1 contributor · $4.7M
| # | Contributor | Type | City, state | Total | Noncash | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | STEVEN I SAROWITZ | Organization or other | HIGHLAND PARK, IL | $4,731,977 | - | Form 990PF Sch. B, 2021 · filing |
Contributors listed here are as reported on the filing. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
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 | ||||||||
| $1,726,331 | $28,984,060 | $27,513,938 | $27,499,781 | $5,940 | - | $250,080 | - | - |
| 2023 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| -$10,898,607 | $23,938,980 | $54,783,499 | $54,757,510 | $2,350,000 | - | $208,400 | - | - |
| 2022 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $100,024,000 | $10,762,557 | $89,595,097 | $89,595,097 | $100,024,000 | - | $175,135 | - | - |
| 2021 · Form 990PF | ||||||||
| $4,731,977 | $4,398,323 | $333,654 | $333,654 | $4,731,977 | - | $106,750 | - | - |
Connected to
Organizations that list some of the same people on their returns (officers, directors, key employees on this organization’s latest return), and related organizations it lists on Schedule R.
- JULIAN GRACE FOUNDATION Highland Park, IL · 1 person in common (Steven I Sarowitz)
Funders of this organization
1 grantor reported grants to this organization, $5,000 in all, tax years 2024 to 2024. Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Type | Match | Years given | Grants | Total | Latest year | Latest year's amount | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE DAVID ROCKEFELLER FUND INC | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “WAYFARER FOUNDATION” | 2024 | 1 | $5,000 | 2024 | $5,000 | show |
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Same category: NTEE code and revenue
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 · More (100)
| Organization | State | NTEE | Latest revenue | Latest expenses | Top-paid title | Top pay | Why similar |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KARAM FOUNDATION NFP | IL | T12 | $1,793,682 | $3,822,380 | CEO | $127,961 | Same NTEE code T12, revenue within 2x, same state |
| BRAIN RESEARCH FOUNDATION | IL | T12 | $3,032,233 | $3,405,331 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR/CEO | $463,104 | Same NTEE code T12, revenue within 2x, same state |
| STEVENSON HIGH SCHOOL COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | IL | T12 | $870,910 | $693,425 | EXECUTIVE DI | $58,959 | Same NTEE code T12, revenue within 2x, same state |
| SRM KAMDAR FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION INC | IL | T12 | $1,000,000 | $0 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T12, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ST JUDE RIDERS ASSOCIATION NFP | IL | T12 | $1,012,327 | $945,203 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T12, revenue within 2x, same state |
| BEARS CARE | IL | T12 | $2,629,738 | $2,943,974 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T12, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ISSA CHARITIES | IL | T12 | $1,830,969 | $1,286,977 | Program Director | $151,874 | Same NTEE code T12, revenue within 2x, same state |
| MEDAIR UNITED STATES | IL | T12 | $956,641 | $936,374 | CHAIR | $0 | Same NTEE code T12, revenue within 2x, same state |
| HAVER FOUNDATION | TN | T12 | $3,196,768 | $1,381,417 | BANK TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T12, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| JAE FOUNDATION | ID | T12 | $3,336,629 | $2,308,196 | Executive Director | $112,917 | Same NTEE code T12, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| SADR FOUNDATION | MI | T12 | $1,515,399 | $1,529,250 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T12, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| HRBT FOUNDATION | NY | T12 | $2,620,899 | $3,275,991 | MANAGER | $27,626 | Same NTEE code T12, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| DECK FOUNDATION | MD | T12 | $2,951,181 | $1,414,449 | Trustee | $102,653 | Same NTEE code T12, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| WCTC FOUNDATION INC | WI | T12 | $2,379,188 | $1,074,341 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $125,386 | Same NTEE code T12, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| W III FOUNDATION INC | FL | T12 | $916,745 | $695,214 | DIRECTOR | $30,000 | Same NTEE code T12, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| WATT FOSTER FAMILY FOUNDATION | VA | T12 | $3,236,250 | $1,443,321 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T12, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| WEBBER FAMILY FOUNDATION | TX | T12 | $1,251,667 | $1,962,567 | Ldershp Off/Tte | $206,515 | Same NTEE code T12, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| US LBM FOUNDATION | GA | T12 | $3,362,201 | $3,741,405 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code T12, revenue within 2x, similar name |
| VENDOME FOUNDATION | T12 | $2,945,899 | $1,690,384 | Chairman | $0 | Same NTEE code T12, revenue within 2x | |
| PENTA CARES FOUNDATION | NV | T12 | $2,790,607 | $3,427,625 | TREASURER | $0 | Same NTEE code T12, revenue within 2x |
| INSPIRAL FOUNDATION | CA | T12 | $1,680,391 | $166,385 | PRESIDENT | $20,000 | Same NTEE code T12, revenue within 2x |
| EPIC FOUNDATION INC | AZ | T12 | $1,144,873 | $1,287,832 | Officer | $23,507 | Same NTEE code T12, revenue within 2x |
| SAMUELSON FOUNDATION | CA | T12 | $2,880,113 | $188,206 | TRUSTEE | $0 | Same NTEE code T12, revenue within 2x |
| PARKHILL FOUNDATION | TX | T12 | $1,000,000 | $325,178 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code T12, revenue within 2x |
| DE RAMEL FOUNDATION | RI | T12 | $942,670 | $787,646 | ADMINISTRATOR | $26,496 | Same NTEE code T12, revenue within 2x |
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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 · $28,984,060 spent · pay $1,934,320 · grants $23,912,892 · events $669,150
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $23,912,892 | 82.5% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,509,717 | 5.2% | |
| Fees: other professional | $1,027,076 | 3.5% | |
| Other expenses | $858,053 | 3.0% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $669,150 | 2.3% | |
| Taxes | $424,568 | 1.5% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $250,080 | 0.9% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $174,523 | 0.6% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $69,524 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $50,443 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $30,045 | 0.1% | |
| Occupancy | $7,500 | 0.0% | |
| Printing and publications | $489 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $28,984,060 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990PF · $23,938,980 spent · pay $1,599,605 · grants $19,164,170 · events $742,721
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $19,164,170 | 80.1% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,155,303 | 4.8% | |
| Taxes | $967,139 | 4.0% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $742,721 | 3.1% | |
| Other expenses | $688,946 | 2.9% | |
| Fees: other professional | $576,681 | 2.4% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $235,902 | 1.0% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $208,400 | 0.9% | |
| Occupancy | $143,310 | 0.6% | |
| Fees: legal | $28,845 | 0.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $14,564 | 0.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $11,440 | 0.0% | |
| Printing and publications | $1,559 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $23,938,980 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990PF · $10,762,557 spent · pay $591,558 · grants $9,641,708 · events $191,761
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $9,641,708 | 89.6% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $406,784 | 3.8% | |
| Other expenses | $217,908 | 2.0% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $191,761 | 1.8% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $175,135 | 1.6% | |
| Fees: other professional | $52,586 | 0.5% | |
| Taxes | $40,599 | 0.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $16,131 | 0.1% | |
| Pension plans and employee benefits | $9,639 | 0.1% | |
| Occupancy | $4,895 | 0.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,770 | 0.0% | |
| Printing and publications | $1,641 | 0.0% | |
| Total | $10,762,557 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990PF · $4,398,323 spent · pay $130,756 · grants $4,193,377 · events $5,020
| Line | As described | Total | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $4,193,377 | 95.3% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees | $106,750 | 2.4% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $24,006 | 0.5% | |
| Fees: other professional | $22,104 | 0.5% | |
| Other expenses | $20,864 | 0.5% | |
| Taxes | $16,287 | 0.4% | |
| Fees: legal | $6,505 | 0.1% | |
| Travel, conferences and meetings | $5,020 | 0.1% | |
| Fees: accounting | $3,410 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $4,398,323 | 100% |
Trademarks
5 US trademarks, 5 live.
- Wayfarer Foundation 5 marks, IL EXACT high confidence: identical full name and state
| Mark | Serial | Filed | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STRIVING FOR UNITY | 97639463 | 2022-10-19 | Registered | TRTYRAP, file of 2026-04-03 |
| WAYFARER FOUNDATION STRIVING FOR UNITY | 97639454 | 2022-10-19 | Registered | TRTYRAP, file of 2026-04-03 |
| (design) | 97639443 | 2022-10-19 | Registered | TRTYRAP, file of 2026-04-03 |
| WAYFARER FOUNDATION | 97639423 | 2022-10-19 | Registered | TRTYRAP, file of 2026-04-03 |
| WAYFARER FOUNDATION | 97639402 | 2022-10-19 | Registered | TRTYRAP, file of 2026-04-03 |
The newest marks of the trademark owners above, matched to this record by name (and state).
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