To help preserve and promote the institution of the family and the biblical principles on which it is based, and to seek to introduce as many people as possible to the gospel of Jesus Christ. Specifically, the focus of the ministry is on marriage, parenthood, evangelism, the sanctity of human life and encouraging righteousness in the culture.
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 Religion-Related organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $152k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President Above 90th percentilevs Religion-Related peers in Colorado | $152k | — | — | — | $195k $214k |
Director of Creative Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $144k $157k |
VP of Marketing Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $128k $140k |
Sr VP Stewardship Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | — | — | — | — | $109k $119k |
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 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Dr James Dobson Family Institute equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
Based on 11,129 religion-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.
Held steady
from 2022
From $194k in 2022 to $195k 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 1% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 30%.
- Director (Operational) pay rose 3% from 2022 to 2023.
- Vice President pay fell 30% 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 Dr James Dobson Family Institute
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Dr James Dobson Family Institute earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Dr James Dobson Family Institute received $195,159 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Religion-Related organizations in Colorado: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Dr James Dobson Family Institute compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Religion-Related organizations in Colorado, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Dr James Dobson Family Institute falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Dr James Dobson Family Institute equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
What are Dr James Dobson Family Institute's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Dr James Dobson Family Institute reported $11.4M in total revenue and $10M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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