Cowlitz Wahkiakum Legal Aid seeks to assure justice for low income people in the civil courts. We provide access to legal help for people whose livelihood, family and wellness are threatened.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in Washington.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Legal Director Key Employee 25th percentile to medianvs Crime & Legal-Related peers nationwide | $76k $80k |
Chief Executive Officer 10th to 25th percentile | $69k $73k |
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 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at COWLITZ-WAHKIAKUM COUNTY LEGAL AID PROGRAM INC equaled 16% 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.
Down 21%
from 2023
From $96k in 2023 to $76k in 2024.
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.
Key Employee pay fell 21% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 63%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay rose 32% 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 COWLITZ-WAHKIAKUM COUNTY LEGAL AID PROGRAM INC
What does the Key Employee of COWLITZ-WAHKIAKUM COUNTY LEGAL AID PROGRAM INC earn?
In 2024, the Key Employee of COWLITZ-WAHKIAKUM COUNTY LEGAL AID PROGRAM INC received $75,502 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Key Employee roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Key Employee pay at COWLITZ-WAHKIAKUM COUNTY LEGAL AID PROGRAM INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Key Employee at COWLITZ-WAHKIAKUM COUNTY LEGAL AID PROGRAM INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at COWLITZ-WAHKIAKUM COUNTY LEGAL AID PROGRAM INC equaled 16% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
What are COWLITZ-WAHKIAKUM COUNTY LEGAL AID PROGRAM INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, COWLITZ-WAHKIAKUM COUNTY LEGAL AID PROGRAM INC reported $570k in total revenue and $478k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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