THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO SECURE JUSTICE FOR AND PROTECT THE RIGHTS OF RESIDENTS OF KENT COUNTY, MICHIGAN, WHO ARE UNABLE TO OBTAIN AND PAY FOR DEFENSE OF CRIMINAL ACTIONS, BY PROVIDING LEGAL REPRESENTATION AND COUNSEL FOR SUCH PERSONS, TO EMPLOY ATTORNEYS AND OTHER STAFF, AND TO PROVIDE SUCH ATTORNEYS AND STAFF WITH SUITABLE OFFICES AND THE NECESSARY EQUIPMENT TO CARRY OUT THESE PURPOSES.
Executive compensation, broken down
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 in Michigan.
- Base
- $156k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $13k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director Above 90th percentile | $156k | — | — | $13k | $170k $183k |
Deputy Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentilevs Crime & Legal-Related peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $129k $138k |
Administrator Officer (Unspecified) | — | — | — | — | $109k $117k |
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 6 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at KENT COUNTY OFFICE OF THE DEFENDER equaled 2% 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.
Up 18%
from 2023
From $144k in 2023 to $170k in 2024.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 18% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 4%.
- Director (Operational) pay rose 16% 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 KENT COUNTY OFFICE OF THE DEFENDER
What does the Chief Executive Officer of KENT COUNTY OFFICE OF THE DEFENDER earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of KENT COUNTY OFFICE OF THE DEFENDER received $170,312 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations in Michigan: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at KENT COUNTY OFFICE OF THE DEFENDER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in Michigan, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at KENT COUNTY OFFICE OF THE DEFENDER falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at KENT COUNTY OFFICE OF THE DEFENDER equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
What are KENT COUNTY OFFICE OF THE DEFENDER's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, KENT COUNTY OFFICE OF THE DEFENDER reported $6.2M in total revenue and $7.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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