THE MISSION OF SAN DIEGO VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM, INC. IS TO PROVIDE EQUAL ACCESS TO THE JUSTICE SYSTEM BY SERVING AS A BRIDGE BETWEEN INDIGENT AND OTHER DISADVANTAGED PEOPLE IN SAN DIEGO COUNTY AND THE VOLUNTEER LAWYERS WHO ARE WILLING TO DONATE THEIR TIME AND RESOURCES. SDVLP PROVIDES AN ORGANIZED STRUCTURE THROUGH WHICH ATTORNEYS AND OTHER LEGAL PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE PRO BONO ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME PERSONS, PRIMARILY WOMEN AND CHILDREN, FACING CRITICAL LEGAL ISSUES IMPACTING THEIR HEALTH, SAFETY, AND WELL-BEING, WHO WOULD NOT OTHERWISE BE ABLE TO AFFORD LEGAL REPRESENTATION.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Social Science organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $155k
- Bonus
- $12k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $5k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
CEO Median to 75th percentile | $155k | $12k | — | $5k | $180k $200k |
Deputy Chief for Administr Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $131k $146k |
Supervising Attorney Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $118k $131k |
Supervising Attorney Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | — | — | — | — | $112k $125k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 26 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at SAN DIEGO VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for social science organizations is 12%.
Based on 435 social science 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 18%
from 2022
From $153k in 2022 to $180k in 2023.
Estimated with San Diego-Carlsbad, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 18% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 5%.
- Highest Compensated Employee 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 SAN DIEGO VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM INC
What does the Chief Executive Officer of SAN DIEGO VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of SAN DIEGO VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM INC received $180,457 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Social Science organizations nationwide, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at SAN DIEGO VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Social Science organizations nationwide, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at SAN DIEGO VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM INC falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at SAN DIEGO VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM INC equaled 4% of the organization's total expenses. The median for social science organizations is 12%.
What are SAN DIEGO VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, SAN DIEGO VOLUNTEER LAWYER PROGRAM INC reported $4.5M in total revenue and $4.5M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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