THE NITA FOUNDATION, A QUALIFIED CHARITY, IS DEDICATED TO SUPPORTING ACTIVITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF AND TO CARRY OUT THE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR TRIAL ADVOCACY CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O(NITA) WHICH IS ALSO A QUALIFIED CHARITY. IN THE FURTHERANCE OF ITS MISSION, THE NITA FOUNDATION SHALL PROMOTE AND SUPPORT ACTIVITIES AIMED AT IMPROVING AND ASSISTING THE ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE IN THE COURTS OF THE UNITED STATES AND OTHER COUNTRIES THROUGH EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF LAWYERS, PROFESSORS OF LAW, AND LAW STUDENTS. IN PARTICULAR, THE NITA FOUNDATION HELPS FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR TRIAL ADVOCACY (NITA) THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM AND SUPPORT OF PUBLIC SERVICE PROGRAMS.
Executive compensation
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 Colorado.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director 10th to 25th percentile | $32k $34k |
Assoc. Executive Director, Finance Below 10th percentile | $24k $26k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 10 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE NITA FOUNDATION equaled 6% 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.
Down 24%
from 2023
From $42k in 2023 to $32k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 24% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 3%.
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 NITA FOUNDATION
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE NITA FOUNDATION earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE NITA FOUNDATION received $31,546 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Executive Officer roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations in Colorado, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE NITA FOUNDATION compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in Colorado, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE NITA FOUNDATION falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE NITA FOUNDATION equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
What are THE NITA FOUNDATION's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE NITA FOUNDATION reported $1M in total revenue and $504k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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