Colorado Ethiopian Community is a non-profit organization established to preserve, share and promote the 3000 years of Ethiopian cultural heritage. We work to support the integration of new Ethiopian Americans to contribute and enrich the cultural mosaic of United States of America. The organization also engages in community and youth empowerment programs that foster a strong and vibrant integrated community. The mission of The CEC is to enhance the quality of life of its community members through individual and family services, community programs and partnership with other organizations.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Human Services organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive President 10th to 25th percentilevs Human Services peers in Colorado | $36k $39k |
Edir Chairman Board Chair 25th percentile to median | $18k $20k |
Executive Secretary Secretary (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $18k $19k |
Edir Accountant Officer (Unspecified) | $16k $17k |
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 1 unpaid individual.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at COLORADO ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
Based on 26,698 human services 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 24%
from 2023
From $48k in 2023 to $36k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 24% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 18%.
- Board Chair pay fell 42% 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 COLORADO ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of COLORADO ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of COLORADO ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY received $36,275 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Human Services organizations in Colorado, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at COLORADO ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Human Services organizations in Colorado, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at COLORADO ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at COLORADO ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY equaled 8% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
What are COLORADO ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, COLORADO ETHIOPIAN COMMUNITY reported $589k in total revenue and $434k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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