Organization promotes understanding and appreciation of Mesa Verde Nat Park and develops financial and other resources to support the Park in its mission of protecting its cultural, natural and wilderness values.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Exec Director Key Employee Median to 75th percentile | $122k $131k |
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 18 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at MESA VERDE FOUNDATION equaled 34% 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.
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 MESA VERDE FOUNDATION
What does the Key Employee of MESA VERDE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Key Employee of MESA VERDE FOUNDATION received $122,174 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Key Employee roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Key Employee pay at MESA VERDE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Key Employee at MESA VERDE FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at MESA VERDE FOUNDATION equaled 34% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are MESA VERDE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, MESA VERDE FOUNDATION reported $296k in total revenue and $355k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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