Texas Fair Defense Project's mission is to fight to end the criminalization of poverty in Texas. We envision a system of justice that upholds the dignity and civil rights of all people, regardless of income, race, or gender.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 3 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Int Co-exec Dir Officer (Unspecified) | $92k $97k |
Int Co-exec Dir Officer (Unspecified) | $85k $90k |
Exec Director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $71k $75k |
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 8 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Texas Fair Defense Project equaled 12% 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 2%
from 2023
From $90k in 2023 to $92k 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.
Director (Operational) pay fell 22% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 11%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Texas Fair Defense Project
What does the Director (Operational) of Texas Fair Defense Project earn?
In 2024, the Director (Operational) of Texas Fair Defense Project received $70,577 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Director (Operational) roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Director (Operational) pay at Texas Fair Defense Project compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at Texas Fair Defense Project falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Texas Fair Defense Project equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
What are Texas Fair Defense Project's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Texas Fair Defense Project reported $740k in total revenue and $744k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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