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Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations in Colorado.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chairman Board Chair 75th to 90th percentilevs Education peers nationwide | $143k $154k |
Director Board Member 75th to 90th percentile | $99k $106k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE WAY equaled 30% 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 20%
from 2023
From $119k in 2023 to $143k in 2024.
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.
Board Chair pay rose 20% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 47%.
- Board Member pay fell 1% from 2023 to 2024.
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 WAY
What does the Board Chair of THE WAY earn?
In 2024, the Board Chair of THE WAY received $143,004 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Board Chair roles among Education organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Board Chair pay at THE WAY compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Board Chair at THE WAY falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE WAY equaled 30% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are THE WAY's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE WAY reported $562k in total revenue and $477k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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