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Eric Kaler

President, Ex Officio · Case Western Reserve University

President, Ex Officio at Case Western Reserve University. Listed as an officer, director, or key employee across 5 organizations on the Form 990 record.

Ambiguous identity This name matches 4 other individuals we could not verify as the same person. Each is kept as a separate record below — treat them as distinct people unless an explicit match is confirmed.
Organizations
5
Roles reported
5
Reported compensation
$2.1M
Others who share this name
4

Who this is

Profile

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✓ Verified from filings
Reported as President, Ex Officio of Case Western Reserve University, based in Cleveland, OH.
Received $2.1M in total reported compensation on the most recent Form 990 (Part VII).
Also listed as Trustee of University Circle Incorporated, uncompensated.
Also listed as Trustee of Ohio Business Roundtable, uncompensated.
Facts extracted directly from each organization's Form 990, Part VII.
Biography Web-sourced

11th President of Case Western Reserve University (since July 2021), holding the Morton L. Mandel Presidential Chair.

Accomplished chemical engineer and university leader with 40+ years in higher education; member of the National Academy of Engineering and elected fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences.

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Tenure here
2021–present
Education
  • Chemical engineering background (terminal degree not explicitly stated in search results)

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Affiliations

Organizations

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Case Western Reserve University President, Ex Officio · $1.7B revenue · Cleveland, OHCase Western Reserve University is an independent, research-oriented university with broadly based strengths in health, including medicine, nursing…pay $758K → $2.1MFiled FY2024, FY2023, FY2022 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
$2.1Mreported comp
Ohio Business Roundtable Trustee · $4.5M revenue · Columbus, OHTO HARNESS THE COLLECTIVE EXPERTISE OF OHIO'S CEOS TO ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT IMPROVE OHIO'S ECONOMIC COMPETITIVENESS.Filed FY2024 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
The Musical Arts Association Trustee Ex-Officio · $78.8M revenue · Cleveland, OHThe Cleveland Orchestra inspires and enriches lives by creating extraordinary musical experiences at the highest level of artistic excellence.Filed FY2024 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
University Athletic Association INC Presidents Council Member · $1.0M revenue · Westerville, OHTHE ORGANIZATION IS AN ATHLETIC CONFERENCE, REGULATED BY THE NATIONAL COLLEGE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION, WHICH ENCOURAGES ATHLETIC COMPETITION AMONG A…Filed FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021 · Source: Form 990, Part VII
University Circle Incorporated Trustee · $9.3M revenue · Cleveland, OHBUILDING A COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE THAT CONNECTS ALL PEOPLE WITH CLEVELAND'S CENTER OF CULTURE, HEALING AND LEARNING.Filed FY2023, FY2022, FY2021 · Source: Form 990, Part VII

Disambiguation

Other people named Eric Kaler

Different individuals who share this name, separated by IRS Schedule R, mailing address, and shared-board evidence. The 990 carries no person identifier, so some may still be the same person.

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Eric Kaler 1 organization · Minneapolis, MNGreater Twin Cities United Way
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Eric Kaler 1 organization · Minneapolis, MNRuminco Ltd
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Eric Kaler 1 organization · Honolulu, HIHawaii Rotary Youth Foundation
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Eric Kaler 1 organization · Honolulu, HIRotary International

Network

Serves alongside

Other officers, directors & key employees at this person's organizations, by latest reported compensation.

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Sr. Vp; Dean & Professor · FY2024
$1.4M
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President & CEO · FY2024
$1.1M
P
President and CEO · FY2024
$1.0M
T
President & CEO · FY2021
$1.0M
J
Executive VP for Finance & CFO (end 1/31/25) · FY2024
$1.0M
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Professor · FY2024
$989K
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Professor · FY2024
$919K
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Sr. VP for University Relations and Development · FY2024
$829K
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Provost & Executive Vice President (end 6/30/23) · FY2022
$790K
T
Chief Investment Officer · FY2024
$775K
J
Provost & Executive Vice President · FY2024
$662K
J
Professor · FY2024
$628K

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