THE COUNCIL OF WESTERN STATE FORESTERS (CWSF) PROMOTES THE CONSERVATION, PROTECTION, AND SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF FORESTS FOR TODAY AND GENERATIONS TO COME BY LEADING COLLECTIVE ACTION, FOSTERING LEARNING, FACILITATING RESOURCE SHARING, PROVIDING CREDIBLE EXPERTISE AND INFORMATION, CARRYING OUT OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY, AND ENGAGING WITH PARTNERS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations in Colorado.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $131k $143k |
Director of Partnerships and Program Implementatio Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentilevs Environment peers nationwide | $125k $137k |
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 4 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at COUNCIL OF WESTERN STATE FORESTERS equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
Based on 4,942 environment organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about COUNCIL OF WESTERN STATE FORESTERS
What does the Chief Executive Officer of COUNCIL OF WESTERN STATE FORESTERS earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of COUNCIL OF WESTERN STATE FORESTERS received $130,531 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations in Colorado, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at COUNCIL OF WESTERN STATE FORESTERS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in Colorado, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at COUNCIL OF WESTERN STATE FORESTERS falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at COUNCIL OF WESTERN STATE FORESTERS equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are COUNCIL OF WESTERN STATE FORESTERS's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, COUNCIL OF WESTERN STATE FORESTERS reported $1.4M in total revenue and $1.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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