THE MISSION OF THE ACLU FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA IS TO DEFEND AND PRESERVE, THROUGH LITIGATION AND PUBLIC EDUCATION, INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS GUARANTEED TO ALL BY THE CONSTITUTION AND THE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES AND ARIZONA.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $134k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $143k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $641
- Base
- $131k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $13k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Interim Executive Director Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $134k | — | — | $12k | $153k $163k |
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $143k | — | — | $641 | $152k $161k |
Legal Director Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $131k | — | — | $13k | $151k $161k |
Policy Director Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $148k $158k |
Finance Director Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $143k $152k |
Senior Paralegal Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $133k $142k |
Senior Staff Attorney Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $124k $132k |
Director of Philanthropy Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $117k $125k |
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 12 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at ACLU FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
Based on 2,364 civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Fell 12%
over 2 years
From $173k in 2022 to $153k 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.
Director (Operational) pay rose 30% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue rose 63%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay fell 12% from 2022 to 2024.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 15% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about ACLU FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA
What does the Director (Operational) of ACLU FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of ACLU FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA received $152,804 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Director (Operational) roles among Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at ACLU FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at ACLU FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at ACLU FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are ACLU FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, ACLU FOUNDATION OF ARIZONA reported $3.9M in total revenue and $2.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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