THE MISSION OF THE COLORADO RAILROAD HISTORICAL FOUNDATION, INC. IS TO PRESERVE AND CONVEY THE RICH HISTORY OF RAILROADING IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGION THROUGH ACQUISITION, RESEARCH, EXHIBITION, AND EDUCATION.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Colorado.
- Base
- $112k
- Bonus
- $5k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $11k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $112k | $5k | — | $11k | $159k $170k |
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 10 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at COLORADO RAILROAD HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC equaled 4% 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.
Up 25%
from 2023
From $127k in 2023 to $159k 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 25% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 111%.
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 RAILROAD HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of COLORADO RAILROAD HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of COLORADO RAILROAD HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC received $158,721 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 RAILROAD HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Colorado, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at COLORADO RAILROAD HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at COLORADO RAILROAD HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are COLORADO RAILROAD HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, COLORADO RAILROAD HISTORICAL FOUNDATION INC reported $7.5M in total revenue and $4.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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