THE CONSERVATION LAW CENTER PROVIDES LEGAL COUNSEL TO CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS USUALLY WITHOUT CHARGE, WORKS TO IMPROVE CONSERVATION LAW AND POLICY, AND OFFERS LAW STUDENTS A CLINICAL EXPERIENCE IN THE PRACTICE OF LAW.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 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 |
|---|---|
Managing Attorney Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $116k $125k |
Deputy Director Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentile | $110k $118k |
Senior Attorney Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $103k $111k |
Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $44k $47k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 7 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE CONSERVATION LAW CENTER INC equaled 10% 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.
Up 1%
from 2023
From $115k in 2023 to $116k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the Midwest region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 1% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 150%.
- Chief Executive Officer pay rose 36% from 2023 to 2024.
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 THE CONSERVATION LAW CENTER INC
What does the Highest Compensated Employee of THE CONSERVATION LAW CENTER INC earn?
In 2024, the Highest Compensated Employee of THE CONSERVATION LAW CENTER INC received $116,239 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Highest Compensated Employee roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Highest Compensated Employee pay at THE CONSERVATION LAW CENTER INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Highest Compensated Employee at THE CONSERVATION LAW CENTER INC falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE CONSERVATION LAW CENTER INC equaled 10% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
What are THE CONSERVATION LAW CENTER INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE CONSERVATION LAW CENTER INC reported $3.2M in total revenue and $1.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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