FRIENDS OF THE CHIEF IS A NONPROFIT, 501(C)(3) CORPORATION COMMITTED TO THE REHABILITATION AND REVITALIZATION OF THE HISTORIC CHIEF THEATER IN DOWNTOWN STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, COLORADO. WE SEEK TO DEVELOP THIS HISTORIC BUILDING INTO A CULTURAL CENTER THAT MEETS THE NEEDS OF A VIBRANT AND ACTIVE ARTS COMMUNITY THROUGH STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY, DIVERSE PROGRAMMING AND EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2021
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Colorado.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Below 10th percentile | $10k $12k |
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 6 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2021, the highest total compensation at Friends of the Chief Foundation Inc equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Friends of the Chief Foundation Inc
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Friends of the Chief Foundation Inc earn?
In 2021, the Chief Executive Officer of Friends of the Chief Foundation Inc received $9,500 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Colorado: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report more. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Friends of the Chief Foundation Inc compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in Colorado, the 2021 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Friends of the Chief Foundation Inc falls in the bottom 10%. In 2021, the highest total compensation at Friends of the Chief Foundation Inc equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are Friends of the Chief Foundation Inc's revenue and expenses?
In 2021, Friends of the Chief Foundation Inc reported $276k in total revenue and $177k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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