Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
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 | $115k $123k |
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 3 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Carrier of Hope Foundation equaled 74% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
Based on 35,946 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 2024 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$19k
Itemized grants
6
Median grant
$3k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Andom Center | Denver, CO | Holiday Workshop | $5k |
| The Trevor Project Inc | West Hollywood, CA | Pride Month - Recommended by Advisory Board | $5k |
| Genesis Womens Shelter | Dallas, TX | Holiday Workshop | $5k |
| Donna Shepard Leadership Academy PTA | Mansfield, TX | Teacher Appreciation Day | $1k |
| Fortress Youth Development Center | Fort Worth, TX | Thanksgiving Turkey Match with ACDC | $1k |
| Mary Lillard Intermediate PTA | Mansfield, TX | Teacher Appreciation Day | $1k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size (Under $1M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
What Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking executives earn in Colorado
Comparable philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations in Colorado pay their highest-earning executive a median of $44,839.
These are philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking sector-wide figures, not this organization's reported pay. Based on 402 organizations across 402 filings (2021 – 2024).
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What does the Chief Executive Officer of Carrier of Hope Foundation earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of Carrier of Hope Foundation received $114,693 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 Carrier of Hope Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Colorado, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Carrier of Hope Foundation falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Carrier of Hope Foundation equaled 74% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size (Under $1M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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