BANDING TOGETHER ALL THOSE CONCERNED WITH OR INTERESTED IN THE CUSTODY AND CARE OF PERSONS AWAITING TRIAL, SERVING SENTENCES, OR OTHERWISE LOCALLY CONFINED; TO IMPROVE THE CONDITIONS AND SYSTEMS UNDER WHICH SUCH PERSONS ARE DETAINED. ADVANCING PROFESSIONALISM IN CORRECTIONS THROUGH TRAINING AND PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION, INFORMATION EXCHANGE, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, PUBLICATIONS, AND CONFERENCES. PROVIDING LEADERSHIP IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS, PERTINENT LEGISLATION, MANAGEMENT PRACTICES, PROGRAMS, AND SERVICES. PRESENTING AND ADVANCING THE INTERESTS, NEEDS, CONCERNS, AND PROFICIENCY OF THE PROFESSION AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE MEMBERSHIP AND THEIR REPRESENTATIVES.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $148k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $7k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Di 75th to 90th percentile | $148k | — | — | $7k | $156k $165k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 20 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN JAIL ASSOCIATION equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
Based on 3,267 crime & legal-related 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.
Held steady
from 2023
From $156k in 2023 to $156k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 12%.
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 AMERICAN JAIL ASSOCIATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of AMERICAN JAIL ASSOCIATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of AMERICAN JAIL ASSOCIATION received $155,658 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at AMERICAN JAIL ASSOCIATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at AMERICAN JAIL ASSOCIATION falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at AMERICAN JAIL ASSOCIATION equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
What are AMERICAN JAIL ASSOCIATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, AMERICAN JAIL ASSOCIATION reported $2.1M in total revenue and $2.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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