Fund for Justice is a nationally connected social impact research and advocacy organization that works to achieve fundamental, systemic reform by addressing policies and practicies that prevent individuals from reaching their full potential. We focus on social justice and government effectiveness ranging from fair criminal justice systems to equal access in financial institutions.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Co-executive Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $79k $85k |
Co-executive Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $79k $85k |
Executive Director Below 10th percentilevs Crime & Legal-Related peers in Illinois | $29k $31k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 36 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Fund for Justice equaled 9% 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 19%
from 2023
From $67k in 2023 to $79k in 2024.
Estimated with Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Director (Operational) pay rose 19% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 66%.
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 Fund for Justice
What does the Director (Operational) of Fund for Justice earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of Fund for Justice received $79,468 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at Fund for Justice compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at Fund for Justice falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Fund for Justice equaled 9% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
What are Fund for Justice's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Fund for Justice reported $965k in total revenue and $841k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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