THE COLORADO POVERTY LAW PROJECT'S (CPLP) MISSION IS TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS THROUGH LEGAL REPRESENTATION, EDUCATION, AND ADVOCACY. WE BELIEVE THAT NO ONE SHOULD BECOME HOMELESS FOR LACK OF ACCESS TO HOUSING JUSTICE.
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 Crime & Legal-Related organizations in Colorado.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $144k $155k |
Managing Attorney Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentilevs Crime & Legal-Related peers nationwide | $115k $123k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at COLORADO POVERTY LAW PROJECT equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
Based on 3,267 crime & legal-related 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 11%
from 2023
From $130k in 2023 to $144k 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 rose 11% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 2%.
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 POVERTY LAW PROJECT
What does the Chief Executive Officer of COLORADO POVERTY LAW PROJECT earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of COLORADO POVERTY LAW PROJECT received $143,936 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations in Colorado, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at COLORADO POVERTY LAW PROJECT compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in Colorado, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at COLORADO POVERTY LAW PROJECT falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at COLORADO POVERTY LAW PROJECT equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
What are COLORADO POVERTY LAW PROJECT's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, COLORADO POVERTY LAW PROJECT reported $2.3M in total revenue and $2.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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