THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BAR FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED TO RAISE FUNDS FOR ORGANIZATIONS IN THE DISTRICT THAT PROVIDE HANDS-ON LEGAL SERVICES TO RESIDENTS WHO ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD LEGAL ASSISTANCE.
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations nationwide.
- Base
- $419k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $23k
- Base
- $199k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $26k
- Base
- $186k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $12k
- Base
- $173k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $24k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chief Executive Officer Above 90th percentilevs Crime & Legal-Related peers in District of Columbia | $419k | — | — | $23k | $442k $484k |
Chief of Staff Key Employee 75th to 90th percentile | $199k | — | — | $26k | $225k $247k |
Director of Program Director (Operational) 75th to 90th percentile | $186k | — | — | $12k | $198k $217k |
Director of Development 75th to 90th percentile | $173k | — | — | $24k | $197k $216k |
Senior Communications Officer Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | — | — | — | — | $132k $145k |
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 13 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BAR FOUNDATION equaled 1% 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 54%
from 2022
From $287k in 2022 to $442k in 2023.
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.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 54% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue rose 14%.
- Chief Development Officer pay rose 19% from 2022 to 2023.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay fell 1% 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 THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BAR FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BAR FOUNDATION earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BAR FOUNDATION received $441,862 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations in District of Columbia: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BAR FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in District of Columbia, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BAR FOUNDATION falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BAR FOUNDATION equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
What are THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BAR FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA BAR FOUNDATION reported $42.3M in total revenue and $31.2M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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