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Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Colorado.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Secretary and Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $44k $48k |
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 3 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at CERTIFIED NATURALLY GROWN INC equaled 28% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
Based on 10,247 community improvement & capacity building organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Down 38%
from 2022
From $71k in 2022 to $44k in 2023.
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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CERTIFIED NATURALLY GROWN INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CERTIFIED NATURALLY GROWN INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of CERTIFIED NATURALLY GROWN INC received $44,058 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Colorado, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CERTIFIED NATURALLY GROWN INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Community Improvement & Capacity Building organizations in Colorado, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CERTIFIED NATURALLY GROWN INC falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at CERTIFIED NATURALLY GROWN INC equaled 28% of the organization's total expenses. The median for community improvement & capacity building organizations is 14%.
What are CERTIFIED NATURALLY GROWN INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, CERTIFIED NATURALLY GROWN INC reported $140k in total revenue and $160k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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