Executive compensation
Form 990-PF · Part VIII · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking organizations in Colorado.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Foundation Director Median to 75th percentile | $120k $132k |
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 10 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE TELLURAY FOUNDATION equaled 2% 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
$4.6M
Itemized grants
44
Median grant
$30k
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| SCHWAB CHARITABLE FUND | SAN FRANCISCO, CA | TELLURAY FUND 2023 | $1.6M |
| CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL COLORADO FOUNDATION | AURORA, CO | ADDRESSING THE YOUTH MENTAL HEALTH CRISIS | $500k |
| DENVER BOTANIC GARDENS | DENVER, CO | CAPITAL SUPPORT FOR CHATFIELD MASTER PLAN | $500k |
| HISTORY COLORADO | DENVER, CO | JOHN FIELDER ARCHIVES | $250k |
| NATIONAL WILDLIFE FEDERATION | RESTON, VA | LITTLETON NATURE WITHIN REACH PHASE 2 | $173k |
| MI CASA RESOURCE CENTER | DENVER, CO | BUSINESS PATHWAY PROGRAM TO FUEL THE TRI-CITIES SMALL BUSINESS ENGINE | $168k |
| NOURISH COLORADO | DENVER, CO | RENEWAL - PRODUCE BOX PROGRAM | $150k |
| ARAPAHOE COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION | LITTLETON, CO | LITTLETON COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP PROGRAM | $126k |
| LITTLETON MUSEUM | LITTLETON, CO | PERMANENT GALLERY RENOVATION | $125k |
| CROSSPURPOSE | DENVER, CO | CROSSPURPOSE TRI-CITIES: LAUNCHING SUSTAINABLE PROGRAMMING | $95k |
| DENVER URBAN GARDENS | DENVER, CO | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75k |
| ELIZABETH'S SMILE | BETHESDA, MD | ONLINE COMMUNITY FOR GRIEVING CHILDREN | $75k |
| LITTLETON BUSINESS CHAMBER | LITTLETON, CO | COMUNITY BUILDING AND OUTREACH | $70k |
| LITTLETON PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION | LITTLETON, CO | ANATOMAGE TABLE | $70k |
| CASA OF THE 7TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT | MONTROSE, CO | RENT-MATCH PILOT PROGRAM FOR EMANCIPATED FOSTER YOUTH | $61k |
| DIRT COFFEE BAR | LITTLETON, CO | IWEP RENEWAL | $57k |
| MULTIDISCIPLINARY ASSOCIATION FOR PSYCHEDELIC STUDIES | SAN JOSE, CA | PSYCHEDELIC SCIENCE 2023 SCHOLARSHIPS | $56k |
| WORK OPTIONS FOR WOMEN DBA WORK OPTIONS | DENVER, CO | CULINARY APPRENTICESHIP AND EMPLOYER SUPPORT PROGRAM | $51k |
| LITTLETON TOWN HALL ARTS CENTER | LITTLETON, CO | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $50k |
| THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR LOCAL NEWS | LEXINGTON, MA | ADDITIONAL REPORTING FOR LITTLETON INDEPENDENT | $50k |
| REACH OUT AND READ COLORADO | DENVER, CO | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $35k |
| COLORADO BUSINESS COMMITTEE FOR THE ARTS | DENVER, CO | ARTIST PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | $30k |
| INSIDE THE ORCHESTRA | DENVER, CO | COMPREHENSIVE MUSIC PROGRAM PILOT | $30k |
| WINGS OVER THE ROCKIES AIR & SPACE MUSEUM | DENVER, CO | DRONE TRAINING AND EDUCATION PROGRAM | $30k |
| CITY OF LITTLETON | LITTLETON, CO | MAIN STREET ACTIVATION | $25k |
This is a private foundation. Peers are foundations of similar asset size ($50M - $150M), because foundation pay scales with assets under management, not revenue.
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Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE TELLURAY FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE TELLURAY FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE TELLURAY FOUNDATION received $120,000 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 THE TELLURAY FOUNDATION 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 TELLURAY FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE TELLURAY FOUNDATION equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for philanthropy, voluntarism & grantmaking organizations is 15%.
What are THE TELLURAY FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE TELLURAY FOUNDATION reported $1.9M in total revenue and $5.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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