OUR MISSION IS TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IMPACTED BY GENDER-BASED VIOLENCE OR THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM TO ACHIEVE SAFETY AND STABILITY THROUGH HOLISTIC LEGAL ADVOCACY AND SYSTEMIC REFORM.
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 nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $135k $150k |
Associate Director Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $115k $127k |
Managing Director Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $105k $116k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 16 unpaid individuals.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Common questions about ASCEND JUSTICE
What does the Chief Executive Officer of ASCEND JUSTICE earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of ASCEND JUSTICE received $135,455 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at ASCEND JUSTICE compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at ASCEND JUSTICE falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What are ASCEND JUSTICE's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, ASCEND JUSTICE reported $4.2M in total revenue and $4.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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