The only public interest law foundation in America that defends the rights of crime victims and law enforcement.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in California.
- Base
- $140k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $9k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Legal Director Unclassified | $140k | — | — | $9k | $151k $165k |
President Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $142k $156k |
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 2023, the highest total compensation at Criminal Justice Legal Foundation equaled 22% 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 Criminal Justice Legal Foundation
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Criminal Justice Legal Foundation earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Criminal Justice Legal Foundation received $142,343 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations in California, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Criminal Justice Legal Foundation compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Criminal Justice Legal Foundation falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Criminal Justice Legal Foundation equaled 22% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
What are Criminal Justice Legal Foundation's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Criminal Justice Legal Foundation reported $1.5M in total revenue and $683k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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