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Filing year 2023

THE DENOVO INITIATIVE

Portland, Oregon·EIN 87-3930773·NTEE T20 · Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations·501(c)(3)
Total revenue
$305k
Total assets
$19M
Total expenses
$1.9M
Reported officers
3

Executive compensation

Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023

Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Oregon.

CFO
75th to 90th percentilevs Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking peers nationwide
$174k
$191k
President & CEO
Median to 75th percentile
$169k
$185k
Head of Business Affairs & Gc
Unclassified
$169k
$185k

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.

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Pay in context

Top pay as a share of expenses

In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE DENOVO INITIATIVE equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.

This organization (2023)
9%
Sector median
15%
Middle half of sector
5% to 24%

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

$605k

Itemized grants

14

Median grant

$28k

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY ASSOCIATIONLOS ANGELES, CAGENERAL OPERATIONS$160k
WOMEN MAKE MOVIES INCNEW YORK CITY, NYGENERAL OPERATIONS$130k
CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT DOCUMENTARY INCBOSTON, MAPROJECT FUNDING$50k
POINTS NORTH INSTITUTECAMDEN, MEGENERAL OPERATIONS$50k
INCITE PRODUCTIONS INCBOULDER, COGENERAL OPERATIONS$46k
THE FILM COLLABORATIVE INCLOS ANGELES, CAGENERAL OPERATIONS$40k
C ME GROW INC DBA GLOWMEDIAWASHINGTON, DCGENERAL OPERATIONS$30k
LIBERTY IN NORTH KOREALONG BEACH, CAGENERAL OPERATIONS$25k
SUNDANCE INSTITUTEPARK CITY, UTGENERAL OPERATIONS$25k
UTAH FILM CENTERSALT LAKE CITY, UTGENERAL OPERATIONS$25k
VISUAL COMMUNICATIONS MEDIALOS ANGELES, CAGENERAL OPERATIONS$16k
FOOD LANDSCAPE LLCLOS ANGELES, CAGENERAL OPERATIONS$5k
INDEPENDENT PRODUCTION FUNDNEW YORK CITY, NYGENERAL OPERATIONS$4k
COHO PRODUCTIONSPORTLAND, ORPROJECT FUNDING$50
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Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.

FAQ

Common questions about THE DENOVO INITIATIVE

What does the Chief Financial Officer of THE DENOVO INITIATIVE earn?

In 2023, the Chief Financial Officer of THE DENOVO INITIATIVE received $174,144 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Financial Officer roles among Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.

How does Chief Financial Officer pay at THE DENOVO INITIATIVE compare with similar nonprofits?

Compared with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Financial Officer at THE DENOVO INITIATIVE falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE DENOVO INITIATIVE equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.

What are THE DENOVO INITIATIVE's revenue and expenses?

In 2023, THE DENOVO INITIATIVE reported $305k in total revenue and $1.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.

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