The California Lawyers Foundation shares a common mission with the California Lawyers Association of promoting excellence, diversity, and inclusion in the legal profession and fairness in the administration of justice and the rule of law. We believe in a profession that mirrors our population, in access to justice for all and in a society that understands the equalizing role of the rule of law and judicial branch.
Executive compensation
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 Education organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
CEO 25th percentile to median | $62k $66k |
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 11 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at California Lawyers Foundation equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,319 education 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 California Lawyers Foundation
What does the Chief Executive Officer of California Lawyers Foundation earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of California Lawyers Foundation received $62,424 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in California, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at California Lawyers Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at California Lawyers Foundation falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at California Lawyers Foundation equaled 15% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are California Lawyers Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, California Lawyers Foundation reported $882k in total revenue and $428k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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