Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Colorado.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President, S Board President Above 90th percentile | $389k $417k |
VP Impact in Board Vice President Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $113k $122k |
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 7 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at GATES FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 0.9% 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 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$37.3M
Itemized grants
360
Median grant
$25k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | PROJECT SUPPORT | $20M |
| UNIVERSITY OF DENVER | DENVER, CO | PROJECT SUPPORT | $2.1M |
| WILLIAM J PALMER PARKS FOUNDATION I | COLORADO SPGS, CO | LAND PURCHASE | $935k |
| NORTH PARK FIRE RESCUE AUTHORITY | WALDEN, CO | PROJECT SUPPORT | $750k |
| LYRA | DENVER, CO | PROJECT SUPPORT | $575k |
| RIO GRANDE HEADWATERS LAND TR A COL | DEL NORTE, CO | LAND PURCHASE | $525k |
| ROOTED | DENVER, CO | PROJECT SUPPORT | $400k |
| ROSE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | OPERATING | $300k |
| COLORADO SCHOOLS FUND | DENVER, CO | PROJECT SUPPORT | $250k |
| WESTERN LANDOWNERS ALLIANCE | DENVER, CO | PROJECT SUPPORT | $200k |
| NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION | MISSOULA, MT | PROJECT SUPPORT | $200k |
| DENVER CIVIC ARTS FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | RENOVATION | $200k |
| ELEVATION COMMUNITY LAND TRUST | DENVER, CO | PROJECT SUPPORT | $200k |
| HIGH LINE CANAL CONSERVANCY | CENTENNIAL, CO | CONSTRUCTION | $150k |
| NATIONAL FOREST FOUNDATION | MISSOULA, MT | PROJECT SUPPORT | $145k |
| AMERICA SUCCEEDS | DENVER, CO | OPERATING | $138k |
| PRESIDENT AND FELLOWS OF HARVARD CO | CAMBRIDGE, MA | SCHOLARSHIPS/FELLOWSHIPS | $130k |
| COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIO | FORT COLLINS, CO | PROJECT SUPPORT | $125k |
| COLORADO COALITION OF LAND TRUSTS | GOLDEN, CO | OPERATING | $125k |
| NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATI | WASHINGTON, DC | PROJECT SUPPORT | $125k |
| UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | RESEARCH | $100k |
| ELEVATION COMMUNITY LAND TRUST | DENVER, CO | PROJECT SUPPORT | $100k |
| ROSE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | PROJECT SUPPORT | $100k |
| MONTEZUMA LAND CONSERVANCY | CORTEZ, CO | PROJECT SUPPORT | $100k |
| COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATIO | FORT COLLINS, CO | PROJECT SUPPORT | $100k |
Held steady
from 2023
From $388k in 2023 to $389k 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.
Board President pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 9%.
- Board Vice President pay fell 55% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), 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 GATES FAMILY FOUNDATION
What does the Board President of GATES FAMILY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Board President of GATES FAMILY FOUNDATION received $388,593 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Board President roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Colorado: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board President pay at GATES FAMILY FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Colorado, the 2024 pay of the Board President at GATES FAMILY FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at GATES FAMILY FOUNDATION equaled 0.9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are GATES FAMILY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, GATES FAMILY FOUNDATION reported $31.6M in total revenue and $41.8M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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