Legal Counsel for Youth and Children (LCYC) protects the interests and safety of youth in Washington by advancing their legal rights. We accomplish our mission through direct legal representation, strong community partnerships, and systemic advocacy. Our focus areas include: child welfare, juvenile court, immigrant youth and families, and youth homelessness. In 2023, LCYC served roughly 800 young people across 19 counties. The majority of youth served by LCYC are between 12 - 24 years in age. Due to historic exclusion and other forms of oppression, youth of color and LGBTQIA+ youth are overrepresented in the systems we work across and among the youth we serve. LCYC empowers youth by helping them understand and engage in complex legal systems, influencing court decisions that will impact their lives and their families forever. LCYC also engages in systemic advocacy, which is informed by our direct representation, community partners, and youth.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $102k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $1k
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director, Lcyc President Median to 75th percentilevs Crime & Legal-Related peers in Washington | — | — | — | — | $138k $147k |
Director of Development and Communications 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $129k $137k |
Supervising Attorney Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $122k $130k |
Director of Finance, Lcyc Treasurer 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $117k $125k |
Pro Bono Manager Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $116k $124k |
Director of Legal Services Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $114k $122k |
Former Executive Director Former Officer/director/trustee 25th percentile to medianvs all sectors nationwide | $102k | — | $1k | — | $103k $110k |
Director of Legal Services Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | — | — | — | — | $102k $109k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at LEGAL COUNSEL FOR YOUTH AND CHILDREN equaled 4% 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 $113k in 2023 to $138k in 2024.
Estimated with Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue, WA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 24% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 13%.
- Chief Development Officer pay rose 14% 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 LEGAL COUNSEL FOR YOUTH AND CHILDREN
What does the Chief Executive Officer of LEGAL COUNSEL FOR YOUTH AND CHILDREN earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of LEGAL COUNSEL FOR YOUTH AND CHILDREN received $138,241 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations in Washington, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at LEGAL COUNSEL FOR YOUTH AND CHILDREN compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in Washington, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at LEGAL COUNSEL FOR YOUTH AND CHILDREN falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at LEGAL COUNSEL FOR YOUTH AND CHILDREN equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
What are LEGAL COUNSEL FOR YOUTH AND CHILDREN's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, LEGAL COUNSEL FOR YOUTH AND CHILDREN reported $3.7M in total revenue and $3.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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