The NREL Foundation seeks to support the unique talent at NREL and other organizations to accelerate the development and commercialization of modern energy technologies and solutions that promote electrification de-carbonization and clean air.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Environment organizations in Colorado.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $106k |
Plus 4 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Nrel Foundation equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
Based on 4,942 environment 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 Nrel Foundation
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Nrel Foundation earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Nrel Foundation received $106,468 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Environment organizations in Colorado, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Nrel Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Environment organizations in Colorado, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Nrel Foundation falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Nrel Foundation equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for environment organizations is 11%.
What are Nrel Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Nrel Foundation reported $5.4M in total revenue and $4.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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