Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Health Care organizations in Colorado.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President & CEO Above 90th percentile | $864k $949k |
Chief Impact Officer Unclassified | $476k $523k |
Chief Investment Officer Unclassified | $467k $513k |
Chief Financial Officer 75th to 90th percentile | $441k $484k |
Vp, Community Investment & Impact Board Vice President Median to 75th percentilevs Health Care peers nationwide | $299k $328k |
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 14 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE COLORADO HEALTH FOUNDATION equaled 0.5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for health care organizations is 4%.
Based on 13,830 health care 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
$127M
Itemized grants
660
Median grant
$77k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRAILHEAD INSTITUTE | DENVER, CO | CHAMPION HEALTH EQUITY; MAINTAIN HEALTHY BODIES; NURTURE HEALTHY MINDS; STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY HEALTH; GENERAL DONATION TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION OR PROGRAM; MATCHING CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION AND/OR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AS IDENTIFIED BY THE EMPLOYEE OR BOARD MEMBER | $4.2M |
| SOUTHERN UTE INDIAN TRIBE | IGNACIO, CO | CHAMPION HEALTH EQUITY; NURTURE HEALTHY MINDS | $4M |
| VALLEY-WIDE HEALTH SYSTEMS INC | ALAMOSA, CO | MAINTAIN HEALTHY BODIES; NURTURE HEALTHY MINDS; STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY HEALTH | $2.3M |
| COLORADO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENT | DENVER, CO | MAINTAIN HEALTHY BODIES | $2.2M |
| COMMUNITY ECONOMIC DEFENSE PROJECT | DENVER, CO | CHAMPION HEALTH EQUITY; STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY HEALTH | $2.2M |
| THE DENVER FOUNDATION | DENVER, CO | CHAMPION HEALTH EQUITY; STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY HEALTH; GENERAL DONATION TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION OR PROGRAM; MATCHING CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION AND/OR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AS IDENTIFIED BY THE EMPLOYEE OR BOARD MEMBER | $2M |
| CHAFFEE HOUSING TRUST | BUENA VISTA, CO | STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY HEALTH | $2M |
| AXIS HEALTH SYSTEM | DURANGO, CO | MAINTAIN HEALTHY BODIES | $2M |
| ELEVATION COMMUNITY LAND TRUST | DENVER, CO | STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY HEALTH | $2M |
| UTE MOUNTAIN UTE TRIBE | TOWAOC, CO | STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY HEALTH | $2M |
| SECOND CHANCE CENTER INC | AURORA, CO | CHAMPION HEALTH EQUITY; NURTURE HEALTHY MINDS; STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY HEALTH | $1.9M |
| THE PINON PROJECT | CORTEZ, CO | STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY HEALTH | $1.8M |
| AURORA ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY COALITION | AURORA, CO | CHAMPION HEALTH EQUITY; STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY HEALTH; GENERAL DONATION TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION OR PROGRAM | $1.7M |
| MONTBELLO ORGANIZING COMMITTEE | DENVER, CO | MAINTAIN HEALTHY BODIES; NURTURE HEALTHY MINDS; STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY HEALTH | $1.7M |
| EAST COLFAX COMMUNITY COLLECTIVE | DENVER, CO | CHAMPION HEALTH EQUITY; STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY HEALTH; GENERAL DONATION TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION OR PROGRAM; MATCHING CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION AND/OR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AS IDENTIFIED BY THE EMPLOYEE OR BOARD MEMBER | $1.7M |
| COLLABORATIVE HEALING INITIATIVE WITHIN COMMUNITIES | AURORA, CO | CHAMPION HEALTH EQUITY; NURTURE HEALTHY MINDS; STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY HEALTH; GENERAL DONATION TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION OR PROGRAM | $1.6M |
| SOLID ROCK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | COLORADO SPRINGS, CO | STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY HEALTH | $1.5M |
| RESTORATION CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES | AURORA, CO | STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY HEALTH | $1.5M |
| UNITED FOR A NEW ECONOMY | COMMERCE CITY, CO | CHAMPION HEALTH EQUITY; STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY HEALTH; GENERAL DONATION TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION OR PROGRAM; MATCHING CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION AND/OR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AS IDENTIFIED BY THE EMPLOYEE OR BOARD MEMBER | $1.4M |
| SU TEATRO | DENVER, CO | NURTURE HEALTHY MINDS; STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY HEALTH; MATCHING CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION AND/OR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AS IDENTIFIED BY THE EMPLOYEE OR BOARD MEMBER | $1.4M |
| THE HADANOU COLLECTIVE | DENVER, CO | CHAMPION HEALTH EQUITY; MAINTAIN HEALTHY BODIES; NURTURE HEALTHY MINDS; STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY HEALTH; GENERAL DONATION TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION OR PROGRAM; MATCHING CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION AND/OR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AS IDENTIFIED BY THE EMPLOYEE OR BOARD MEMBER | $1.3M |
| NONPROFIT FINANCE FUND | NEW YORK, NY | CHAMPION HEALTH EQUITY | $1.3M |
| COLORADO NONPROFIT DEVELOPMENT CENTER | DENVER, CO | CHAMPION HEALTH EQUITY; MAINTAIN HEALTHY BODIES; NURTURE HEALTHY MINDS; STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY HEALTH; GENERAL DONATION TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATION OR PROGRAM; MATCHING CONTRIBUTION TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION AND/OR SPECIFIC PROGRAMS AS IDENTIFIED BY THE EMPLOYEE OR BOARD MEMBER | $1.2M |
| FORT LEWIS COLLEGE FOUNDATION | DURANGO, CO | MAINTAIN HEALTHY BODIES; STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY HEALTH | $1.2M |
| RISE COLORADO | AURORA, CO | NURTURE HEALTHY MINDS; STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY HEALTH | $1.2M |
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($1B+), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
What Health Care executives earn in Colorado
Comparable health care organizations in Colorado pay their highest-earning executive a median of $136,830.
These are health care sector-wide figures, not this organization's reported pay. Based on 275 organizations across 275 filings (2021 – 2024).
See full Health Care pay data for Colorado →Common questions about THE COLORADO HEALTH FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE COLORADO HEALTH FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE COLORADO HEALTH FOUNDATION received $864,417 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Health Care organizations in Colorado: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE COLORADO HEALTH FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Health Care organizations in Colorado, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE COLORADO HEALTH FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE COLORADO HEALTH FOUNDATION equaled 0.5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for health care organizations is 4%.
What are THE COLORADO HEALTH FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE COLORADO HEALTH FOUNDATION reported $103.6M in total revenue and $186.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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