The council on criminal justice works to advance understanding of the criminal justice policy choices facing the nation and builds consensus for solutions that enhance safety and justice for all. Independent and nonpartisan, we are an invitational membership organization and think tank, serving as a center of gravity and incubator of policy and leadership for the criminal justice field. Harnessing the experience and vision of the nation's top experts, innovators, and influencerS, we are a catalyst for progress based on facts, evidence and fundamental principles of justice. above all, the council is founded on the belief that a fair and effective criminal justice system is essential to democracy and a core measure of our nation's well-being.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 7 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $160k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $33k
- Base
- $146k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $30k
- Base
- $150k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $24k
- Base
- $164k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $10k
- Base
- $136k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $33k
- Base
- $135k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $24k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President & CEO Median to 75th percentilevs Crime & Legal-Related peers in District of Columbia | $160k | — | — | $33k | $193k $212k |
Dir. Strategic Par Unclassified | $146k | — | — | $30k | $176k $192k |
Vice President: Membership & Extern Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $150k | — | — | $24k | $174k $191k |
Chief Policy Counsel Unclassified | $164k | — | — | $10k | $173k $190k |
VP of Strat. Oper Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $136k | — | — | $33k | $169k $185k |
Sr.dir.media Relat Unclassified | $135k | — | — | $24k | $159k $174k |
Dir. of Policy Unclassified | — | — | — | — | $120k $132k |
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 13 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at COUNCIL ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE INC equaled 5% 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 COUNCIL ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of COUNCIL ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of COUNCIL ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE INC received $193,058 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations in District of Columbia, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at COUNCIL ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in District of Columbia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at COUNCIL ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at COUNCIL ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE INC equaled 5% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
What are COUNCIL ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, COUNCIL ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE INC reported $4M in total revenue and $4.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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