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Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations in Colorado.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Managing Director Officer (Unspecified) | $73k $80k |
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $70k $76k |
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $70k $76k |
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.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Drylands Agroecology Research Foundation equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
Based on 2,784 food, agriculture & nutrition 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Drylands Agroecology Research Foundation
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Drylands Agroecology Research Foundation earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Drylands Agroecology Research Foundation received $69,545 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations in Colorado, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Drylands Agroecology Research Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Food, Agriculture & Nutrition organizations in Colorado, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Drylands Agroecology Research Foundation falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Drylands Agroecology Research Foundation equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for food, agriculture & nutrition organizations is 8%.
What are Drylands Agroecology Research Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Drylands Agroecology Research Foundation reported $1.3M in total revenue and $1.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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