In rural counties with limited resources, Texas RioGrande Public Defender delivers free, top-tier legal representation to indigent clients. Our diverse network of skilled advocates collaborates to defend the disadvantaged and protect individual rights.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Schedule J · 2 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Human Services organizations in Texas.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $112k $123k |
Interim Executive Director Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $79k $86k |
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 6 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at TEXAS RIOGRANDE PUBLIC DEFENDER equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
Based on 26,123 human services organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
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Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about TEXAS RIOGRANDE PUBLIC DEFENDER
What does the Chief Executive Officer of TEXAS RIOGRANDE PUBLIC DEFENDER earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of TEXAS RIOGRANDE PUBLIC DEFENDER received $112,403 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Human Services organizations in Texas, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at TEXAS RIOGRANDE PUBLIC DEFENDER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Human Services organizations in Texas, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at TEXAS RIOGRANDE PUBLIC DEFENDER falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2023, the highest total compensation at TEXAS RIOGRANDE PUBLIC DEFENDER equaled 2% of the organization's total expenses. The median for human services organizations is 8%.
What are TEXAS RIOGRANDE PUBLIC DEFENDER's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, TEXAS RIOGRANDE PUBLIC DEFENDER reported $8.3M in total revenue and $7.3M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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