ESTABLISHED IN 1979, THE NATIONAL IMMIGRATION LAW CENTER (NILC) IS THE LEADING NATIONAL LEGAL ADVOCACY ORGANIZATION IN THE U.S. EXCLUSIVELY DEDICATED TO DEFENDING AND ADVANCING THE RIGHTS AND OPPORTUNITIES OF THE MOST VULNERABLE IMMIGRANTS AND THEIR LOVED ONES.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $284k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $33k
- Base
- $232k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $221k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $203k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $14k
- Base
- $200k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $13k
- Base
- $183k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $16k
- Base
- $189k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $8k
- Base
- —
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- $154k
- Benefits
- —
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
President and CEO 75th to 90th percentilevs Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy peers in District of Columbia | $284k | — | — | $33k | $328k $358k |
EVP of Operations Executive Vice President Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $232k | — | — | $13k | $255k $278k |
VP of Law and Policy Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $221k | — | — | $13k | $243k $265k |
EVP of Strategic Comms & Narrative Executive Vice President Median to 75th percentilevs all sectors nationwide | $203k | — | — | $14k | $226k $246k |
VP of Human Resources Til 11/2023 Board Vice President 75th to 90th percentile | $200k | — | — | $13k | $221k $242k |
VP of Communications Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $183k | — | — | $16k | $206k $225k |
VP of Political Strategy, Ijf Board Vice President Median to 75th percentile | $189k | — | — | $8k | $204k $223k |
Former Executive Director Former Officer/director/trustee Median to 75th percentile | — | — | $154k | — | $154k $168k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 11 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at NATIONAL IMMIGRATION LAW CENTER equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
Based on 2,364 civil rights, social action & advocacy 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.
Down 41%
from 2022
From $553k in 2022 to $328k in 2023.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 41% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 45%.
- Executive Vice President pay fell 12% from 2022 to 2023.
- Board Vice President pay rose 6% from 2022 to 2023.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about NATIONAL IMMIGRATION LAW CENTER
What does the Chief Executive Officer of NATIONAL IMMIGRATION LAW CENTER earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of NATIONAL IMMIGRATION LAW CENTER received $328,099 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in District of Columbia, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at NATIONAL IMMIGRATION LAW CENTER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy organizations in District of Columbia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at NATIONAL IMMIGRATION LAW CENTER falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at NATIONAL IMMIGRATION LAW CENTER equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for civil rights, social action & advocacy organizations is 12%.
What are NATIONAL IMMIGRATION LAW CENTER's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, NATIONAL IMMIGRATION LAW CENTER reported $17.6M in total revenue and $17M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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