Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Colorado.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $146k $160k |
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 11 unpaid individuals.
Browse compensation in Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking →
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at SCHLESSMAN FOUNDATION INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,948 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$6.2M
Itemized grants
112
Median grant
$13k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA OF THE ROCKIES | ESTES PARK, CO | ENDURING TRADITION, INSPIRED FUTURE - A CAMPAIGN FOR CAMP CHIEF OURAY'S SECOND CENTURY | $600k |
| DENVER PUBLIC LIBRARY FRIENDS FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | DENVER CENTRAL LIBRARY | $500k |
| SAVIO HOUSE | DENVER, CO | CONSTRUCTION OF SAVIO'S FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM | $500k |
| BUTTERFLY PAVILION | WESTMINSTER, CO | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $500k |
| COLORADO COLLEGE | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | COLORADO PLEDGE ENDOWED SCHOLARSHIP | $450k |
| FORT LEWIS COLLEGE FOUNDATION | DURANGO, CO | CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION OF THE HEALTH SCIENCES CENTER | $400k |
| PORTER HOSPICE | GREENWOOD VILLAGE, CO | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $333k |
| ROUNDUP RIVER RANCH | GYPSUM, CO | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $315k |
| HIGHLINE CANAL | CENTENNIAL, CO | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $300k |
| UNIVERSITY OF DENVER | DENVER, CO | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $300k |
| WARREN VILLAGE | DENVER, CO | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $300k |
| KIDS FIRST HEALTH CARE | COMMERCE CITY, CO | NEW CLINIC AND ADMIN SITE CAPITAL PROJECT | $250k |
| DENVER SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | SCHLESSMAN FAMILY FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIP | $100k |
| WORK OPTIONS | DENVER, CO | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $43k |
| SCOTTISH RITE | DENVER, CO | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $40k |
| WE DON'T WASTE | DENVER, CO | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $33k |
| YOUNG AMERICAN'S | DENVER, CO | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $28k |
| MINDS MATTER COLORADO | DENVER, CO | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $27k |
| WHIZ KIDS | DENVER, CO | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $25k |
| ADAMS COUNTY EMERGENCY FOOD BANK | COMMERCE CITY, CO | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20k |
| CRAIG HOSPITAL | ENGLEWOOD, CO | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20k |
| GRID ALTERNATIVES COLORADO | DENVER, CO | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20k |
| METRO CARING | DENVER, CO | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20k |
| READING PARTNERS | DENVER, CO | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20k |
| SEWALL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER | DENVER, CO | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), 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 SCHLESSMAN FOUNDATION INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SCHLESSMAN FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of SCHLESSMAN FOUNDATION INC received $145,800 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Colorado, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SCHLESSMAN FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Colorado, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SCHLESSMAN FOUNDATION INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SCHLESSMAN FOUNDATION INC equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are SCHLESSMAN FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SCHLESSMAN FOUNDATION INC reported $6.6M in total revenue and $7.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
Compare any role, sector, or revenue band
Build your own benchmark from millions of reported positions.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
Learn More About Nonprofit Compensation
Guides to help you understand and use this data
Nonprofit Executive Director Salary
What nonprofit executive directors earn, what drives the number, and how to use public compensation data whether you are a candidate, a current ED, or a board member.
Read moreHow to Look Up Nonprofit Salaries
Two approaches to finding executive compensation at any tax-exempt organization, from raw IRS filings to searchable databases.
Read moreAre Nonprofit Salaries Public?
What IRS Form 990 discloses about executive compensation, who has to report it, and how to look it up.
Read more