Educate! is a nonprofit organization incorporated in 2005 under the laws of the State of Colorado with operations in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Tanzania for the purpose of preparing youth in Africa with the skills to succeed in today's economy. Educate! creates a core learning experience that delivers essential skills youth need to transition to work, particularly in Africa's huge informal economy. This experience combines skills training, mentorship, and practical experience starting a business. Educate! delivers this experience by:1) introducing an employment-focused school subject in secondary education, and2) delivering livelihood boot camps for out-of-school youth, with a focus on marginalized rural girls and young women.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
CEO and Co-founder 75th to 90th percentilevs International, Foreign Affairs & National Security peers in Colorado | $147k $158k |
Chief Financial Officer Median to 75th percentile | $146k $157k |
Global Dir. of Research/measurement/ Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $138k $148k |
Global Dir. of Growth/revenue Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $137k $148k |
Deputy Chief Operating Officer 25th percentile to median | $117k $125k |
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 6 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Educate equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
Based on 3,895 international, foreign affairs & national security 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.
Down 25%
from 2023
From $197k in 2023 to $147k 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 fell 25% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 11%.
- Chief Financial Officer pay rose 7% from 2023 to 2024.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
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 Educate
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Educate earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of Educate received $147,483 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in Colorado, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Educate compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in Colorado, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Educate falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Educate equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are Educate's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Educate reported $9.8M in total revenue and $11.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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