THE PELICAN CENTER PROVIDES TRAINING AND EDUCATION TO JUDGES, COURT STAFF AND ADMINISTRATORS, LAWYERS FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN, INDIGENT PARENTS, CHILD WELFARE AGENCY ATTORNEYS AND DISTRICT ATTORNEYS, CHILD WELFARE AGENCY STAFF, AND COURT ADVOCATES TO ACCOMPLISH THE CENTER'S VISION OF A CHILD WELFARE LEGAL SYSTEM THAT EFFECTIVELY SUPPORTS SAFETY, PERMANENCY, AND WELL-BEING OF ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN WHO ARE INVOLVED WITH THE CHILD WELFARE SYSTEM.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $140k $152k |
Chief Operating Officer 25th percentile to median | $116k $127k |
Chief Financial Officer 25th percentile to median | $42k $45k |
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 10 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at PELICAN CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES equaled 16% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
Based on 2,608 public & societal benefit 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 4%
from 2022
From $134k in 2022 to $140k 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 rose 4% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 21%.
- Chief Operating Officer pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2023.
- Chief Financial Officer pay fell 2% 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 PELICAN CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
What does the Chief Executive Officer of PELICAN CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of PELICAN CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES received $139,590 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at PELICAN CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Public & Societal Benefit organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at PELICAN CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at PELICAN CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES equaled 16% of the organization's total expenses. The median for public & societal benefit organizations is 10%.
What are PELICAN CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, PELICAN CENTER FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES reported $925k in total revenue and $888k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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