Illinois Institute of Technology is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1941, with $448,541,928 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 85% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$448.5M
▲ 1.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$458.3M
Net assets
$433.3M
Employees
3,798
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 Illinois Institute of Technology: 85% to programs · $9 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Illinois Institute of Technology: 11 mo reserves · -2% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Illinois Institute of Technology: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Illinois Institute of Technology: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To provide distinctive and relevant education in an environment of scientific, technological, and professional knowledge creation and innovation.
Research:- research is the hallmark of our culture of excellence. our faculty, students, and staff are leading bold research and discovery in fields where technology and innovation are creating significant, meaningful change. our researchers are conducting research that matters in our everyday lives. we are contributing to advances in computation and data, health and wellness, and urban futures. throughout our colleges and research centers, and in topics as varied as energy, theoretical physics, and social justice, our research reflects our commitment to scientific, technological, and professional knowledge creation and innovation. (see scheudle o)
Student services:- this program provides health, academic, career services, transitional assistance, student orientation, and other student services including the student finance center, admissions, and registration.
Auxiliary services:- this provides for campus housing and dining for the students and includes residence halls and a dining room, apartment-style buildings, eight fraternity houses, and two sorority houses.
Revenue grew from $346.2M (FY2013) to $448.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-2.2%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$833.3M
Total liabilities
$400.0M
Net assets
$433.3M
Salaries & benefits
$166.9M
36% of expenses
Board members
65
63 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $448,541,928▲1.0% | $458,259,919▲3.6% | $433,305,709▲0.5% | $833,343,232▲15.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $444,012,183▲21.8% | $442,451,875▲5.4% | $430,948,920▲7.0% | $724,517,274▲2.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $364,483,065▼2.2% | $419,688,712▲4.3% | $402,919,193▼13.9% | $706,468,476▼5.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $372,778,524▼6.0% | $402,266,537▲6.2% | $468,046,962▲0.2% | $746,055,692▲2.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $396,565,185▼3.4% | $378,643,758▲2.6% | $467,033,287▲11.4% | $730,458,628▲9.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $410,466,852▲8.0% | $369,212,585▼0.3% | $419,061,463▲8.2% | $667,676,047▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $380,049,108▲8.0% | $370,165,220▲3.2% | $387,221,873▼2.5% | $632,900,141▼0.5% | 990 |
| 2017 | $351,835,722 | $358,640,219▼0.6% | $397,315,741▲18.7% | $635,766,786▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $351,970,710▼5.9% | $360,867,125▼1.9% | $334,626,101▲4.9% | $583,297,526▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $373,997,102▲1.9% | $368,032,362▲2.3% | $318,996,060▼3.1% | $566,604,624▼4.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $366,858,525▲6.0% | $359,676,180▲3.6% | $329,364,152▲2.4% | $591,226,686▲1.7% | 990 |
| 2013 | $346,165,528 | $347,028,623▲1.8% | $321,589,392▲5.8% | $581,596,197▲3.1% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $340,980,679▲7.8% | $304,079,432▲14.1% | $564,176,524▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $316,180,495▲6.7% | $266,609,052▼2.5% | $533,276,129▼3.9% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $296,322,482▲1.5% | $273,496,118▲13.1% | $554,886,680▲6.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $292,024,107 | $241,750,967 | $521,138,037 | 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.
Highest-paid: Raj Echambadi — $803,978 (0.18% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raj Echambadi | President | 38.8 | $803,978 |
| Kenneth Christensen | Provost, Svp Academic Affairs | 38.8 | $485,098 |
| Lance Fortnow | Professor and Dean Cos | 38.8 | $434,839 |
| Mohammad Shahidehpour | Distinguished Bodine Professor | 38.8 | $427,878 |
| Mallik Sundharam | Vp Enroll Mgmt Stud Affrs | 38.8 | $427,000 |
| Anita Krug | Dean and Professor of Law | 38.8 | $410,198 |
| Hamid Arastoopour | Director, Wiser/professor | 38.8 | $379,543 |
| M Krishna Erramilli | Associate Dean and Professor | 38.8 | $373,347 |
| Siva Balasubramanian | Harold L. Stuart Endowed Chair | 38.8 | $361,830 |
| Jennifer Dewinter | Dean/prof Lewis College Science | 38.8 | $355,611 |
| Beth Campbell | Associate Vp, Principal Gifts | 38.8 | $338,940 |
| Louis Cattafesta III | Dean of the Armor College of Engineering | 38.8 | $331,163 |
| Reed Kroloff | Dean-architecture, Rowe Chair | 38.8 | $329,020 |
| Edwin Watts | Vp of Administration | 38.8 | $306,420 |
| Harold Krent | Professor of Law/former Key Employee | 38.8 | $301,421 |
| Michelangelo Sabatino | Professor/former Key Employee | 38.8 | $296,802 |
| Anijo Mathew | Dean, Institute of Design | 38.8 | $295,078 |
| Natacha Depaola | Prof of Biomedeng & Dir Idmet/former Key Employee | 38.8 | $284,380 |
| Sejal Vaishnav | Chief Information Officer | 38.8 | $271,787 |
| Michael Gosz | Vice President For Data Analytics/former Officer | 38.8 | $266,620 |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Compass Group USA Inc | Food Service Provider | $6,958,071 |
| Gca Services Group | Janitorial Services | $4,037,395 |
| Sos Security LLC | Security Service | $2,660,230 |
| Ventas Inc | Real Estate Rental Services | $1,839,474 |
| Perfect Search Media Corp | Media Advertising | $1,809,142 |
173 grants to Illinois Institute of Technology totaling $27.8M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Venture Fund | Technology and innovation | 2024 | $200,000 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons Research | Parkinson's research | 2024 | $120,709 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $55,136 |
| Accesslex Institute | Program support/research | 2024 | $50,000 |
| The Community Foundation of Western North Carolina Inc | Improving educational opportunities | 2024 | $50,000 |
| Robert R Mccormick Foundation | The chicago difference initiative | 2024 | $45,000 |
| Bny Mellon Charitable Gift Fund | To further the organization's exempt purpose | 2024 | $20,000 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $9,078 |
| Northwestern University | Support of research activities | 2023 | $793,432 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $730,903 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Education | 2023 | $660,450 |
| University of Chicago | Subaward | 2023 | $553,050 |
| Michael J Fox Foundation For Parkinsons Research | Parkinson's research | 2023 | $438,799 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $386,942 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $281,000 |
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Data for Illinois Institute of Technology (EIN 36-2170136) 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.