THE CONSTITUTIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY CENTER (CAC) IS DEDICATED TO FULFILLING THE INHERENTLY PROGRESSIVE PROMISE OF THE CONSTITUTION'S TEXT, HISTORY, AND VALUES. THE CONSTITUTION IS OUR NATIONAL CHARTER, AMENDED OVER THE GENERATIONS TO BECOME MORE JUST, EQUITABLE, AND INCLUSIVE. AS A NONPROFIT LAW FIRM AND THINK TANK, WE WORK IN OUR COURTS, THROUGH OUR GOVERNMENT, AND WITH LEGAL SCHOLARS TO MAKE REAL THE RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS THE CONSTITUTION PROVIDES FOR ALL IN AMERICA.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $333k
- Bonus
- $20k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $227k
- Bonus
- $10k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $16k
- Base
- $222k
- Bonus
- $10k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $14k
- Base
- $197k
- Bonus
- $10k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $21k
- Base
- $160k
- Bonus
- $8k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $19k
- Base
- $149k
- Bonus
- $8k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- $144k
- Bonus
- $5k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President 75th to 90th percentilevs Crime & Legal-Related peers in District of Columbia | $333k | $20k | — | $13k | $380k $403k |
Counsel Highest Compensated Employee Above 90th percentile | $227k | $10k | — | $16k | $263k $279k |
Vice President Board Vice President Above 90th percentile | $222k | $10k | — | $14k | $255k $271k |
Program Director Director (Operational) Above 90th percentile | $197k | $10k | — | $21k | $237k $251k |
Director of Development 75th to 90th percentile | $160k | $8k | — | $19k | $194k $206k |
Cheif Operating Officer Officer (Unspecified) | $149k | $8k | — | $8k | $171k $182k |
Appellate Counsel Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | $144k | $5k | — | $10k | $165k $175k |
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 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at CONSTITUTIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY CENTER equaled 12% 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.
Up 11%
from 2023
From $344k in 2023 to $380k in 2024.
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 rose 11% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 34%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 10% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Vice President pay rose 9% from 2023 to 2024.
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 CONSTITUTIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY CENTER
What does the Chief Executive Officer of CONSTITUTIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY CENTER earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of CONSTITUTIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY CENTER received $379,776 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations in District of Columbia, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at CONSTITUTIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY CENTER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in District of Columbia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at CONSTITUTIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY CENTER falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at CONSTITUTIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY CENTER equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
What are CONSTITUTIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY CENTER's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, CONSTITUTIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY CENTER reported $3M in total revenue and $3.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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