IOWA LEGAL AID MAKES HOPE, DIGNITY AND JUSTICE AVAILABLE TO LOW-INCOME IOWANS THROUGH LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND EDUCATION THAT PROTECTS FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS, BASIC NECESSITIES AND ACCESS TO THE JUDICIAL SYSTEM; CHALLENGES POLICIES AND PRACTICES THAT HARM LOW-INCOME PERSONS; AND EMPOWERS CLIENTS TO ADVOCATE EFFECTIVELY FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR COMMUNITIES.
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 nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 75th to 90th percentile | $179k $198k |
CFO Median to 75th percentile | $139k $153k |
Deputy Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $125k $138k |
Litigation Director Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $119k $132k |
Regional Manager Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $109k $120k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 19 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at Iowa Legal Aid equaled 1% 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.
What Crime & Legal-Related executives earn
Comparable crime & legal-related organizations nationwide pay their highest-earning executive a median of $91,711.
These are crime & legal-related sector-wide figures, not this organization's reported pay. Based on 3,269 organizations across 3,269 filings (2021 – 2024).
See full Crime & Legal-Related compensation data →Common questions about Iowa Legal Aid
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Iowa Legal Aid earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Iowa Legal Aid received $178,801 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Iowa Legal Aid compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Iowa Legal Aid falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at Iowa Legal Aid equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
What are Iowa Legal Aid's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Iowa Legal Aid reported $15.8M in total revenue and $13.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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