FOR THE PEOPLE'S PROJECT ACTIVATES THE POWER OF PROSECUTORS TO REMEDY UNJUST SENTENCES. WE CALL THIS PROCESS "PROSECUTOR-INITIATED RESENTENCING." WITH THIS NEW TOOL, PROSECUTORS HAVE THE ABILITY TO REUNITE FAMILIES AND RESTORE COMMUNITIES THAT HAVE BEEN DECIMATED BY MASS INCARCERATION.WE WROTE THE PLAYBOOK AND WORKED TO PASS THE NATION'S FIRST EVER PROSECUTOR-INITIATED RESENTENCING LAW, AB 2942, IN CALIFORNIA. NOW, WE'RE WORKING WITH PROSECUTORS, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, INCARCERATED PEOPLE, AND DECISION MAKERS TO BRING THIS NEW VISION OF JUSTICE NATIONWIDE. THIS IS HOW WE DO IT:PROSECUTOR COLLABORATION/TRAININGDATA ANALYSISOUTREACH WITH INCARCERATED PEOPLECOMMUNITY EMPOWERMENTNATIONWIDE POLICY SUPPORT
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in California.
- Base
- $223k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- —
- Base
- $190k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $12k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $223k | — | — | — | $223k |
Chief Operating Officer 75th to 90th percentilevs Crime & Legal-Related peers nationwide | $190k | — | — | $12k | $201k |
Director of Policy Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $146k |
Development Director 25th percentile to medianvs Crime & Legal-Related peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $141k |
State Policy Director Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $139k |
Board Member Below 10th percentilevs Crime & Legal-Related peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $250 |
Plus 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at For the People equaled 6% 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 22%
from 2023
From $183k in 2023 to $223k in 2024.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 22% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 28%.
- Chief Operating Officer pay rose 23% from 2023 to 2024.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 42% 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 For the People
What does the Chief Executive Officer of For the People earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of For the People received $222,643 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at For the People compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in California, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at For the People falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at For the People equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
What are For the People's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, For the People reported $3.2M in total revenue and $3.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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