Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 14 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Colorado.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President and CEO Above 90th percentile | $419k $460k |
VP and CFO Above 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $300k $329k |
Chair Board Chair Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $34k $37k |
Chair Elect Board Chair Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $29k $32k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $29k $32k |
Secretary Board Secretary Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $29k $32k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $29k $32k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $29k $32k |
Treasurer Board Treasurer Median to 75th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide | $29k $32k |
Trustee Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $29k $32k |
Community Member Unclassified | $2k $3k |
Community Member Unclassified | $2k $2k |
Community Member Unclassified | $2k $2k |
Community Member Unclassified | $1k $1k |
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 1 unpaid individual.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Colorado Trust equaled 1.0% 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 2023 Form 990-PF, Part XV.
Total granted
$20.7M
Itemized grants
2
Median grant
$10.4M
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEE DETAIL OF RECIPIENTS | DENVER, CO | SEE DETAILED ATTACHMENT | $20.7M |
| CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION FROM PASS THROUGH ENTITIES | DENVER, CO | GENERAL SUPPORT | $482 |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), 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 The Colorado Trust
What does the Chief Executive Officer of The Colorado Trust earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of The Colorado Trust received $418,769 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking 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 Trust 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 The Colorado Trust falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at The Colorado Trust equaled 1.0% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are The Colorado Trust's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, The Colorado Trust reported $28.4M in total revenue and $43.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($150M - $1B), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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