Furthering the knowledge, appreciation and conservation of native plants and habitats of Colorado through education, stewardship and advocacy.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations in Colorado.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $61k $66k |
Operations Director Below 10th percentilevs Environment peers nationwide | $20k $22k |
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 19 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at COLORADO NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY equaled 27% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
Based on 4,797 environment organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Held steady
from 2023
From $61k in 2023 to $61k 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about COLORADO NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY
What does the Chief Executive Officer of COLORADO NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of COLORADO NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY received $61,250 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations in Colorado, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at COLORADO NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in Colorado, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at COLORADO NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at COLORADO NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY equaled 27% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are COLORADO NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, COLORADO NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY reported $246k in total revenue and $223k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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