ACLC is a nonprofit law firm that engages in strategic litigation and policy work in the areas of mine safely and health, environmental protection, legacy costs of extractive industries on the people, land and economy of the Central Appalachian region, and sustainable energy. ACLC served more than 500 clients in the current year.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director & Secretary Median to 75th percentile | $103k $113k |
Deputy Director Key Employee 25th percentile to median | $94k $102k |
Director of Policy Key Employee 25th percentile to median | $76k $83k |
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 5 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC received $103,291 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC equaled 7% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
What are APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, APPALACHIAN CITIZENS LAW CENTER INC reported $1.2M in total revenue and $1.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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