THE MISSION OF CHRISTIAN LEGAL AID OF DC IS TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO JUSTICE TO LOW-INCOME AND VULNERABLE PEOPLE IN THE WASHINGTON, DC, AREA WITH THE LOVE OF CHRIST. OUR STAFF AND VOLUNTEER ATTORNEYS PROVIDE FREE LEGAL SERVICES, AND IN PARTNERSHIP WITH COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS AND OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WE EDUCATE AND EQUIP COMMUNITIES TO EXERCISE THEIR RIGHTS.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in District of Columbia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $85k $93k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 5 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at CHRISTIAN LEGAL AID OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA equaled 18% 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.
Down 8%
from 2022
From $92k in 2022 to $85k in 2023.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 8% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 14%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about CHRISTIAN LEGAL AID OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CHRISTIAN LEGAL AID OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of CHRISTIAN LEGAL AID OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA received $84,930 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in District of Columbia, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CHRISTIAN LEGAL AID OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in District of Columbia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CHRISTIAN LEGAL AID OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at CHRISTIAN LEGAL AID OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA equaled 18% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are CHRISTIAN LEGAL AID OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, CHRISTIAN LEGAL AID OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA reported $442k in total revenue and $459k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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