THE FOUNDATION HAS BUILT STRONG, DIVERSE LEADERS FOR MORE THAN 40 YEARS. THE VALUES THAT GUIDE US ARE THE SAME ONES WE SEE IN OUR COMMUNITY EVERY DAY. WE CALL THEM COLORADO'S CIVIC DNA, AND WE PASS THEM ON IN EVERYTHING WE DO: INCLUSIVITY, COLLABORATION, SHARED VISION, LEADERSHIP, RESPONSIBILITY. AN AFFILIATE ORGANIZATION OF THE DENVER METRO CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, THE FOUNDATION IS THE STATE'S PREMIER LEADERSHIP ORGANIZATION WITH A HISTORY OF PREPARING AND CONNECTING LEADERS FROM THE BUSINESS AND CIVIC COMMUNITIES TO STRENGTHEN COLORADO'S FUTURE. THE LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION HELPS EMERGING AND RECOGNIZED LEADERS EXPAND THEIR SKILLS, ENHANCE THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF LOCAL AND STATE ISSUES, AND LEVERAGE THEIR INDIVIDUAL PASSION TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGES IN OUR COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION ALSO ENHANCES INDIVIDUAL, CAREER AND PROFESSIONAL GROWTH WHILE CREATING VALUE FOR PARTICIPATING COMPANIES.
Executive compensation, broken down
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 Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Colorado.
- Base
- $230k
- Bonus
- $44k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $12k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President 75th to 90th percentile | $230k | $44k | — | $12k | $293k $322k |
Officer Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $27k $30k |
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 46 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at DENVER METRO CHAMBER LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking 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 36%
from 2022
From $216k in 2022 to $293k in 2023.
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 36% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 14%.
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 DENVER METRO CHAMBER LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of DENVER METRO CHAMBER LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of DENVER METRO CHAMBER LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION received $293,468 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Colorado, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at DENVER METRO CHAMBER LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Colorado, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at DENVER METRO CHAMBER LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at DENVER METRO CHAMBER LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are DENVER METRO CHAMBER LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, DENVER METRO CHAMBER LEADERSHIP FOUNDATION reported $2.8M in total revenue and $2.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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