THE THINKING PROJECT'S MISSION IS TO BRING INQUIRY TO EVERY STUDENT, EVERYWHERE. ROOTED IN THE PROCESS OF INQUIRY-BASED STRESS REDUCTION (IBSR), WE'RE EXPLORING HOW THIS WORK-AND RELATED, CONGRUENT PRACTICES-CAN MEANINGFULLY SUPPORT BOTH STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS. OUR FOCUS IS ON REDUCING STRESS AND AWAKENING NATURAL JOY, OPENNESS, AND CREATIVITY, ESPECIALLY IN THE MOMENTS THAT FEEL MOST CONFUSING OR CHALLENGING. WE'RE DISCOVERING HOW THE ABILITY TO IDENTIFY AND QUESTION SPECIFIC STRESSFUL THOUGHTS-AND TO SEE WITH FRESH PERSPECTIVE-CAN BE A POWERFUL FOUNDATION FOR LASTING CHANGE, RELEVANT LEARNING, AND DEEP GROWTH.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Colorado.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Median to 75th percentile | $108k $118k |
Secretary Officer (Unspecified) | $46k $51k |
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 3 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE THINKING PROJECT INSTITUTE equaled 51% 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.
Up 5%
from 2022
From $103k in 2022 to $108k in 2023.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 5% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 12%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE THINKING PROJECT INSTITUTE
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE THINKING PROJECT INSTITUTE earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE THINKING PROJECT INSTITUTE received $107,933 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in Colorado, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE THINKING PROJECT INSTITUTE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in Colorado, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE THINKING PROJECT INSTITUTE falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE THINKING PROJECT INSTITUTE equaled 51% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are THE THINKING PROJECT INSTITUTE's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE THINKING PROJECT INSTITUTE reported $249k in total revenue and $213k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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