MAKERUSA'S MISSION IS TO PARTNER WITH THE COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE BEEN MOST MARGINALIZED BY UNEQUAL ACCESS AND OPPORTUNITY AND SUPPORT THEIR GOALS TO LEVERAGE MAKER EDUCATION TO ENABLE COMMUNITY-DRIVEN INNOVATION, ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND STEM CAREER PATHWAYS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Colorado.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Co Founder and Chief Innovation Officer and Board Member Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $100k $106k |
Co-founder and CEO and Board Member Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $98k $104k |
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 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at MAKERUSA INC equaled 22% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education 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 MAKERUSA INC
What does the Board Member of MAKERUSA INC earn?
In 2024, the Board Member of MAKERUSA INC received $99,900 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Member roles among Education organizations in Colorado, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Member pay at MAKERUSA INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Colorado, the 2024 pay of the Board Member at MAKERUSA INC falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at MAKERUSA INC equaled 22% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are MAKERUSA INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, MAKERUSA INC reported $552k in total revenue and $457k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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