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Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in District of Columbia.
- Base
- $160k
- Bonus
- $8k
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $2k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Executive Director 25th percentile to median | $160k | $8k | — | $2k | $175k $186k |
Assistant Director Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentilevs Crime & Legal-Related peers nationwide | — | — | — | — | $120k $127k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 15 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at STUDENT PRESS LAW CENTER equaled 18% 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.
Up 37%
from 2023
From $128k in 2023 to $175k in 2024.
Estimated with Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about STUDENT PRESS LAW CENTER
What does the Chief Executive Officer of STUDENT PRESS LAW CENTER earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of STUDENT PRESS LAW CENTER received $175,254 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations in District of Columbia, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at STUDENT PRESS LAW CENTER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in District of Columbia, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at STUDENT PRESS LAW CENTER falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at STUDENT PRESS LAW CENTER equaled 18% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
What are STUDENT PRESS LAW CENTER's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, STUDENT PRESS LAW CENTER reported $1.9M in total revenue and $960k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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