THE TELLURIDE FOUNDATION (THE FOUNDATION) IS COMMITTED TO PRESERVING AND ENRICHING THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE RESIDENTS, VISITORS AND WORKFORCE OF THE TELLURIDE REGION. THE FOUNDATION DOES THIS BY PROVIDING LEADERSHIP IN PHILANTHROPY, STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY GROUPS, SERVING AS A RESPONSIBLE STEWARD FOR ENTRUSTED FUNDS, AND SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES THAT CELEBRATE COMMUNITY.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $232k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $19k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO 75th to 90th percentilevs Recreation & Sports peers in Colorado | $232k | — | — | $19k | $251k $274k |
Employee Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $135k $148k |
Employee Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $125k $137k |
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 29 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at TELLURIDE FOUNDATION equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
Based on 7,435 recreation & sports 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 TELLURIDE FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of TELLURIDE FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of TELLURIDE FOUNDATION received $250,640 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Recreation & Sports organizations in Colorado, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at TELLURIDE FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Recreation & Sports organizations in Colorado, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at TELLURIDE FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at TELLURIDE FOUNDATION equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for recreation & sports organizations is 8%.
What are TELLURIDE FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, TELLURIDE FOUNDATION reported $5.6M in total revenue and $5.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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