THE PUBLIC LAW CENTER, ORANGE COUNTY'S PRO BONO LAW FIRM, IS COMMITTED TO PROVIDING ACCESS TO JUSTICE FOR LOW INCOME RESIDENTS. THROUGH VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF, THE PUBLIC LAW CENTER PROVIDES FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES, INCLUDING COUNSELING, INDIVIDUAL REPRESENTATION, COMMUNITY EDUCATION, AND STRATEGIC LITIGATION AND ADVOCACY TO CHALLENGE SOCIETAL INJUSTICES.
Executive compensation, broken down
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 Crime & Legal-Related organizations in California.
- Base
- $182k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $30k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director & Gener 75th to 90th percentile | $182k | — | — | $30k | $220k $243k |
Chief Financial Officer Median to 75th percentile | — | — | — | — | $134k $148k |
Chief Legal Programs Officer Chief Program Officer 25th percentile to medianvs all sectors nationwide | — | — | — | — | $129k $143k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 45 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at PUBLIC LAW CENTER equaled 3% 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.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about PUBLIC LAW CENTER
What does the Chief Executive Officer of PUBLIC LAW CENTER earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of PUBLIC LAW CENTER received $219,513 in total compensation. This pay is in the top quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations in California, though not the top 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at PUBLIC LAW CENTER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at PUBLIC LAW CENTER falls between the 75th and 90th percentiles. In 2023, the highest total compensation at PUBLIC LAW CENTER equaled 3% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
What are PUBLIC LAW CENTER's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, PUBLIC LAW CENTER reported $7.5M in total revenue and $7.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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