Support and encouragement of Buddhist monasticism and the Buddhist tradition world-wide, and to manifest the Buddhist vision by providing support and assistance to community-based organizations that serve marginalized populations such as distressed families (especially children and teens), abused individuals, the incarcerated, and drug addicts. In addition, to create and support a permanent Endowment Fund so that it can carry on these activities into the distant future.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Religion-Related organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Foundation Mgr. Officer (Unspecified) | $41k $43k |
Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | $26k $28k |
President 10th to 25th percentilevs Religion-Related peers in Colorado | $17k $18k |
Vice President 25th percentile to median | $16k $17k |
Director Officer (Unspecified) | $11k $12k |
Treasurer Officer (Unspecified) | $7k $8k |
Chairman Board Chair 10th to 25th percentile | $5k $5k |
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.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at PEMA CHODRON FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
Based on 11,129 religion-related 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.
Held steady
from 2023
From $41k in 2023 to $41k in 2024.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 42%.
- Vice President pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Chair pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about PEMA CHODRON FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of PEMA CHODRON FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of PEMA CHODRON FOUNDATION received $16,500 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Religion-Related organizations in Colorado, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at PEMA CHODRON FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Religion-Related organizations in Colorado, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at PEMA CHODRON FOUNDATION falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at PEMA CHODRON FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for religion-related organizations is 18%.
What are PEMA CHODRON FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, PEMA CHODRON FOUNDATION reported $1.1M in total revenue and $1.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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