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Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $166k
- Bonus
- $27k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $9k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President (through April 2024) 75th to 90th percentilevs Arts, Culture & Humanities peers in Colorado | $166k | $27k | — | $9k | $207k $227k |
Treasurer/vp of Finance Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $138k $151k |
VP of Develolpment Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $133k $146k |
VP of Content & Communications Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $116k $127k |
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 14 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at COLORADO PUBLIC TELEVISION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities 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 4%
from 2022
From $200k in 2022 to $207k 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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 8%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 19% 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 COLORADO PUBLIC TELEVISION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of COLORADO PUBLIC TELEVISION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of COLORADO PUBLIC TELEVISION received $207,359 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities 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 PUBLIC TELEVISION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Colorado, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at COLORADO PUBLIC TELEVISION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at COLORADO PUBLIC TELEVISION equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are COLORADO PUBLIC TELEVISION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, COLORADO PUBLIC TELEVISION reported $5.6M in total revenue and $6.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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