Public interest law firm engaged in litigation and educational activities.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in Virginia.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President and Director Median to 75th percentile | $88k $93k |
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 4 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE NATIONAL LEGAL FOUNDATION equaled 41% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 10%.
Based on 3,220 crime & legal-related organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Climbed 6%
over 2 years
From $83k in 2022 to $88k in 2024.
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 rose 6% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue fell 21%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE NATIONAL LEGAL FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE NATIONAL LEGAL FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE NATIONAL LEGAL FOUNDATION received $87,598 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations in Virginia, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE NATIONAL LEGAL FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in Virginia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE NATIONAL LEGAL FOUNDATION falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE NATIONAL LEGAL FOUNDATION equaled 41% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 10%.
What are THE NATIONAL LEGAL FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE NATIONAL LEGAL FOUNDATION reported $130k in total revenue and $216k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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