THE CORPORATION IS ORGANIZED AS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AS DEFINED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE OF 1986, AS THE SAME MAY BE AMENDED FROM TIME TO TIME, OR THE CORRESPONDING PROVISION OF ANY FUTURE UNITED STATES INTERNAL REVENUE LAW (THE "CODE"). THE CORPORATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO PRESENT TRAINING PROGRAMS IN SEVERAL CONTEMPLATIVE DISCIPLINES, BRINGING TOGETHER TRADITIONAL WISDOM OF THE CONTEMPLATIVE SPIRITUAL TRADITIONS, IN PARTICULAR BUDDHISM, AND MODERN WESTERN WISDOM AND PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINES.
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 Social Science organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director/pre Director (Operational) 10th to 25th percentile | $31k $33k |
Operations M Operations Manager 10th to 25th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $24k $26k |
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.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at UPAYA ORGANIZATION FOR CONTEMPLATIVE ACTIVITIES equaled 17% of the organization's total expenses. The median for social science organizations is 12%.
Based on 435 social science organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Down 20%
from 2023
From $39k in 2023 to $31k 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.
Director (Operational) pay fell 20% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 2%.
- Operations Manager 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 UPAYA ORGANIZATION FOR CONTEMPLATIVE ACTIVITIES
What does the Director (Operational) of UPAYA ORGANIZATION FOR CONTEMPLATIVE ACTIVITIES earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of UPAYA ORGANIZATION FOR CONTEMPLATIVE ACTIVITIES received $30,950 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Director (Operational) roles among Social Science organizations nationwide, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at UPAYA ORGANIZATION FOR CONTEMPLATIVE ACTIVITIES compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Social Science organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at UPAYA ORGANIZATION FOR CONTEMPLATIVE ACTIVITIES falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at UPAYA ORGANIZATION FOR CONTEMPLATIVE ACTIVITIES equaled 17% of the organization's total expenses. The median for social science organizations is 12%.
What are UPAYA ORGANIZATION FOR CONTEMPLATIVE ACTIVITIES's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, UPAYA ORGANIZATION FOR CONTEMPLATIVE ACTIVITIES reported $156k in total revenue and $187k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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