THE FOUNDATION IS ORGANIZED EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES RELATED TO OUTDOOR RECREATION ACTIVITES AND EDUCATION, INCLUDING THE PRESERVATION OF THE NATURAL ENVIRONMENT, ADDRESSING ISSUES OF THE OUTDOOR INDUSTRY AND PROMOTING PARTICIPATION.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Colorado.
- Base
- $163k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Di 75th to 90th percentile | $163k | — | — | — | $172k $183k |
President Key Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $44k $46k |
Former COO Former Officer/director/trustee Below 10th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $25k $27k |
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 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE OUTDOOR FOUNDATION equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Top compensation, year by year
From $20k in 2023 to $172k in 2024.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 1057% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 19%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE OUTDOOR FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE OUTDOOR FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE OUTDOOR FOUNDATION received $171,648 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Colorado, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE OUTDOOR FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Colorado, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE OUTDOOR FOUNDATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE OUTDOOR FOUNDATION equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are THE OUTDOOR FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE OUTDOOR FOUNDATION reported $825k in total revenue and $1.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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