THE CLASSICAL ACADEMY EXISTS TO ASSIST PARENTS IN THEIR MISSION TO DEVELOP EXEMPLARY CITIZENS EQUIPPED WITH ANALYTICAL THINKING SKILLS, VIRTUOUS CHARACTER, AND A PASSION FOR LEARNING, ALL BUILT UPON A SOLID FOUNDATION OF KNOWLEDGE.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 10 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Colorado.
- Base
- $142k
- Bonus
- $6k
- Other
- $34k
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $123k
- Bonus
- $6k
- Other
- $41k
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $125k
- Bonus
- $5k
- Other
- $37k
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $121k
- Bonus
- $5k
- Other
- $40k
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $117k
- Bonus
- $5k
- Other
- $42k
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $112k
- Bonus
- $5k
- Other
- $38k
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $114k
- Bonus
- $6k
- Other
- $35k
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Director of Academic Services Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $142k | $6k | $34k | — | $182k $200k |
High School Principal Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $123k | $6k | $41k | — | $170k $186k |
Director of Human Resources Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $125k | $5k | $37k | — | $167k $183k |
CFO Median to 75th percentile | $121k | $5k | $40k | — | $167k $182k |
President Median to 75th percentile | $117k | $5k | $42k | — | $164k $179k |
President Median to 75th percentile | $112k | $5k | $38k | — | $155k $170k |
Junior High Principal Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $114k | $6k | $35k | — | $154k $169k |
Principal Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $143k $157k |
Director of Operations 25th percentile to medianvs Education peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $139k $152k |
Principal Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $130k $142k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at CLASSICAL ACADEMY equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education 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.
Down 25%
from 2022
From $242k in 2022 to $182k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Director (Operational) pay rose 12% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 10%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 12% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 9% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CLASSICAL ACADEMY
What does the Director (Operational) of CLASSICAL ACADEMY earn?
In 2023, the Director (Operational) of CLASSICAL ACADEMY received $182,254 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Director (Operational) roles among Education organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at CLASSICAL ACADEMY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Director (Operational) at CLASSICAL ACADEMY falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at CLASSICAL ACADEMY equaled 0.4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are CLASSICAL ACADEMY's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, CLASSICAL ACADEMY reported $42M in total revenue and $41.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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