Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Colorado.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Board President Median to 75th percentile | $40k $44k |
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 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at ERNST AND WILMA MARTENS FOUNDATION equaled 30% 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.
Grants paid
Itemized grants reported on this foundation's 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$88k
Itemized grants
26
Median grant
$3k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTMAS WISH | ASPEN, CO | DONATION | $15k |
| WILDERNESS WORKSHOP | CARBONDALE, CO | DONATION. | $8k |
| ASPEN JOURNALISM | ASPEN, CO | DONATION. | $5k |
| HOSPICE OF THE VALLEY | BASALT, CO | DONATION. | $5k |
| MT SOPRIS NORDIC COUNCIL | CARBONDALE, CO | DONATION | $5k |
| CHALLENGE ASPEN | SNOWMASS VILLAGE, CO | DONATION. | $4k |
| ROARING FORK CONSERVANCY | BASALT, CO | DONATION. | $4k |
| SHINING STARS FOUNDATION | ASPEN, CO | DONATION. | $4k |
| ASPEN FILM | ASPEN, CO | DONATION. | $3k |
| ENGLISH IN ACTION | CARBONDALE, CO | DONATION | $3k |
| FAMILY VISITOR PROGRAM | GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO | DONATION. | $3k |
| INDEPENDENCE PASS FOUNDATION | ASPEN, CO | DONATION. | $3k |
| LIFT UP | RIFLE, CO | DONATION. | $3k |
| ASPEN VALLEY SKI AND SNOWBOARD CLUB | ASPEN, CO | DONATION. | $2k |
| BASALT EDUCATION FOUNDATION | BASALT, CO | DONATION | $2k |
| BASALT REGIONAL LIBRARY | BASALT, CO | DONATION. | $2k |
| CARBONDALE COMMUNITY NON-PROFIT CENTER | CARBONDALE, CO | DONATION. | $2k |
| PATHFINDERS | ASPEN, CO | DONATION. | $2k |
| PREGNANCY RESOURCE | GLENWOOD SPRINGS, CO | DONATION. | $2k |
| ROARING FORK AUDUBON | CARBONDALE, CO | DONATION. | $2k |
| SENIORS INDEPENDENT | ASPEN, CO | DONATION. | $2k |
| WALDORF SCHOOL | CARBONDALE, CO | DONATION | $2k |
| WINDWALKERS | CARBONDALE, CO | DONATION. | $2k |
| BRIDGES BETWEEN | SNOWMASS, CO | DONATION. | $1k |
| CARBONDALE CLAY CENTER | CARBONDALE, CO | DONATION. | $1k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about ERNST AND WILMA MARTENS FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of ERNST AND WILMA MARTENS FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Board President of ERNST AND WILMA MARTENS FOUNDATION received $40,000 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Colorado, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at ERNST AND WILMA MARTENS FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Colorado, the 2023 pay of the Board President at ERNST AND WILMA MARTENS FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at ERNST AND WILMA MARTENS FOUNDATION equaled 30% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are ERNST AND WILMA MARTENS FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, ERNST AND WILMA MARTENS FOUNDATION reported $74k in total revenue and $135k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1M - $10M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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