Vision: The re-emergence of Lakewoods historic West Colfax corridor as a vibrant creative corridor and a memorable destination. Mission: To enrich the community and enhance the creative cultural and economic vitality of the historic West Colfax corridor by creating community arts spaces and community arts events and by supporting creative enterprises experiences and activities in the district. Values: To be an inclusive organization with a commitment to creativity that inspires artistic experimentation for both the novice and professional and supports and expands the creative cultural entrepreneurial economic and physical vitality of our community.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Pt Exec Director Director (Operational) 10th to 25th percentile | $38k $41k |
Gallery Manager Key Employee 25th percentile to median | $34k $36k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at 40 WEST ARTS INC equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 44%
from 2023
From $26k in 2023 to $38k in 2024.
Estimated with Denver-Aurora-Lakewood, CO metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Director (Operational) pay rose 44% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 8%.
- Key Employee pay rose 63% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about 40 WEST ARTS INC
What does the Director (Operational) of 40 WEST ARTS INC earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of 40 WEST ARTS INC received $38,000 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Director (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at 40 WEST ARTS INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at 40 WEST ARTS INC falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at 40 WEST ARTS INC equaled 11% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are 40 WEST ARTS INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, 40 WEST ARTS INC reported $281k in total revenue and $355k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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