Cantigny Foundation
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
76% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Cantigny Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago Il, Illinois, registered in 1990, with $100,238,437 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B+, and it directs about 76% of spending to programs.
205 N Michigan Ave, Chicago Il, IL, 60601 EIN 36-3689172 Since 1990
Revenue (FY2024)
$100.2M
▲ 100.3% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$39.1M
Net assets
$477.8M
Employees
210
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B+
B+Program efficiency40% of the rating76% to programs · $0 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Cantigny Foundation: 76% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating147 mo reserves · +61% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Cantigny Foundation: 147 mo reserves · +61% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Cantigny Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Cantigny Foundation: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Operates cantigny park, golf, mccormick house and first division museum in wheaton, illinois.
Contact & location
- Address
- 205 N Michigan Ave, Chicago Il, IL, 60601
- City
- Chicago Il
- State
- Illinois
- Category
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- Subcategory
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- Phone
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- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $28.0M (FY2013) to $100.2M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $69.3MNet assets $477.8M
Operating margin
61.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$547.0M
Total liabilities
$69.3M
Net assets
$477.8M
Salaries & benefits
$13.0M
33% of expenses
Board members
7
7 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $100,238,437▲100% | $39,107,282▲5.4% | $477,764,162▲11.3% | $547,019,809▲9.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $50,056,046▼1.6% | $37,118,747▲17.7% | $429,292,831▲12.7% | $497,823,628▲10.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $50,851,823▲118% | $31,529,775▲18.3% | $380,791,538▼9.5% | $450,019,790▼6.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $23,347,648▼53.3% | $26,646,871▲12.0% | $420,570,212▲5.6% | $482,055,746▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $49,972,311▼20.6% | $23,784,010▼5.4% | $398,146,079▲4.4% | $449,522,213▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $62,966,062▲170% | $25,139,437▲2.4% | $381,249,821▲15.9% | $426,668,704▲15.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $23,335,661▼50.9% | $24,557,326▲11.6% | $328,956,162▼10.0% | $368,669,026▼1.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $47,514,678▲22.4% | $22,006,320▲7.7% | $365,306,651▲21.7% | $373,383,452▲21.9% | 990 |
| 2016 | $38,831,461▲21.5% | $20,431,477▼1.8% | $300,148,110▲9.0% | $306,195,064▲8.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $31,961,522▼14.4% | $20,811,679▲0.1% | $275,321,663▼1.8% | $281,162,139▼1.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $37,343,939▲33.6% | $20,783,553▲7.8% | $280,284,141▲5.6% | $286,206,088▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $27,951,552 | $19,273,335▲0.7% | $265,390,678▲19.8% | $271,150,883▲19.7% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $19,137,759▲4.8% | $221,522,603▲10.3% | $226,534,107▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $18,255,573▲8.2% | $200,761,669▲1.9% | $204,003,587▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $16,878,908 | $197,104,052 | $200,256,445 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Timothy Knight — $242,705 (0.62% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timothy Knight | President & Chief Executive Officer | 12 | $242,705 |
| Matthew Lafond | Executive Director, Cantigny Park | 40 | $206,242 |
| Jess Jose | Director, It Strategy | 40 | $198,336 |
| Akaose Kachikwu | Director, It Infrastruct. & Security | 40 | $182,770 |
| Edward Holzman | Director, Facilities | 40 | $165,352 |
| Ernetta Roper | Controller | 32 | $147,089 |
| Andres Torres - Vp-strategy | Planning & Ops./sec. | 16 | $122,133 |
| Carla Beal | Cio & Treasurer | 8 | $115,689 |
| Oscar Regalado | Vp-human Resources | 16 | $112,633 |
| Celena Roldan | Director | 2 | $27,500 |
| Dennis Fitzsimons | Chairman of the Board | 2 | $27,500 |
| Lee Henderson | Director | 2 | $27,500 |
| Mary K Lawler | Director (as of 06/24) | 2 | $27,500 |
| Ruthellyn Musil | Director | 2 | $27,500 |
| Scott Smith | Director | 2 | $27,500 |
| William Mcclean | Director | 2 | $27,500 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Wadsworth Golf Construction Company of T | Construction Project - Golf Course | $2,779,782 |
| Leibold Irrigation Inc | Construction - Golf Course | $2,023,563 |
| Bridgewater Studio Inc | Construction - Museum Exhibit | $1,121,397 |
| Do Right Enterprises LLC | Contractor Expense - Park Operations | $966,722 |
| Lec Event Technology Inc | Christmas At Cantigny Lighting Display | $573,016 |
Grants received · $105.1M total
5 grants to Cantigny Foundation totaling $105.1M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | General operating support | 2024 | $33,451,760 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | General operating support | 2023 | $28,057,822 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | General operating support | 2022 | $20,460,897 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | General operating support | 2021 | $807,647 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | For general operating support | 2020 | $22,365,044 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Cantigny Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Cantigny Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-3689172, based in Chicago Il, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Cantigny Foundation's EIN?
- Cantigny Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-3689172.
- How much revenue does Cantigny Foundation report?
- Cantigny Foundation reported $100,238,437 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Cantigny Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Cantigny Foundation spends about 76% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Cantigny Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Cantigny Foundation B+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Cantigny Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Cantigny Foundation's latest Form 990 is $242,705, paid to Timothy Knight (President & Chief Executive Officer).
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Data for Cantigny Foundation (EIN 36-3689172) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.