The Justice Policy Institute is dedicated to reducing the use of incarceration and involvement in the justice system by promoting fair and effective policies.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in District of Columbia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $210k $224k |
Director of Research & Policy Highest Compensated Employee Median to 75th percentilevs Crime & Legal-Related peers nationwide | $186k $198k |
Deputy Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $162k $172k |
Director of Advocacy Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentilevs Crime & Legal-Related peers nationwide | $110k $117k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 12 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Justice Policy Institute equaled 14% 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 37%
from 2023
From $153k in 2023 to $210k in 2024.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 281% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 69%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 25% 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 Justice Policy Institute
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Justice Policy Institute earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of Justice Policy Institute received $210,489 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations in District of Columbia, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Justice Policy Institute compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in District of Columbia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Justice Policy Institute falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Justice Policy Institute equaled 14% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
What are Justice Policy Institute's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Justice Policy Institute reported $1.5M in total revenue and $1.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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