DEPENDENCY ADVOCACY CENTER (DAC) PROVIDES ZEALOUS LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO INDIGENT CLIENTS IN THE JUVENILE DEPENDENCY SYSTEM TO PROMOTE TIMELY REUNIFICATION AND PRESERVATION OF FAMILIES IN A SAFE, HEALTHY ENVIRONMENT. DAC BELIEVES THAT EVERY PARENT AND (CONT. ON SCHEDULE O) CHILD ENTERING THE DEPENDENCY SYSTEM HAS A RIGHT TO BE TREATED WITH DIGNITY, COMPASSION, AND RESPECT.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Coo/interim CEO Median to 75th percentile | $142k $155k |
Chief Executive Officer Median to 75th percentile | $139k $152k |
Chief Program Officer 25th percentile to medianvs all sectors nationwide | $131k $144k |
Staff Attorney Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $103k $113k |
Board Member 10th to 25th percentilevs Crime & Legal-Related peers nationwide | $8k $9k |
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 11 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at DEPENDENCY ADVOCACY CENTER equaled 3% 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 5%
from 2022
From $135k in 2022 to $142k in 2023.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 11% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 5%.
- Chief Program Officer pay rose 13% from 2022 to 2023.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay fell 24% from 2022 to 2023.
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 DEPENDENCY ADVOCACY CENTER
What does the Chief Executive Officer of DEPENDENCY ADVOCACY CENTER earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of DEPENDENCY ADVOCACY CENTER received $142,017 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 DEPENDENCY ADVOCACY CENTER 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 DEPENDENCY ADVOCACY CENTER falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at DEPENDENCY ADVOCACY CENTER equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
What are DEPENDENCY ADVOCACY CENTER's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, DEPENDENCY ADVOCACY CENTER reported $4.8M in total revenue and $4.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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