The Public Interest Law Center uses high-impact legal strategies to advance the civil, social, and economic rights of communities in the Philadelphia region facing discrimination, inequality, and poverty. We use litigation, community education, advocacy, and organizing to secure their access to fundamental resources and services.
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 in Pennsylvania.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director (since 2-26-24) Median to 75th percentile | $128k $138k |
Senior Attorney Highest Compensated Employee 10th to 25th percentilevs Crime & Legal-Related peers nationwide | $112k $121k |
Director of Development & Communications 10th to 25th percentilevs Crime & Legal-Related peers nationwide | $105k $113k |
Legal Director & Interim Executive Director (until 2-26-24) 25th percentile to median | $73k $79k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 44 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE PUBLIC INTEREST LAW CENTER 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.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Fell 6%
over 3 years
From $137k in 2021 to $128k in 2024.
Estimated with Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into April 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay fell 6% from 2021 to 2024, while revenue fell 9%.
- Highest Compensated Employee pay held roughly steady from 2023 to 2024.
- Chief Development Officer pay rose 1% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2021 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE PUBLIC INTEREST LAW CENTER
What does the Chief Executive Officer of THE PUBLIC INTEREST LAW CENTER earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of THE PUBLIC INTEREST LAW CENTER received $128,396 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among Crime & Legal-Related organizations in Pennsylvania, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at THE PUBLIC INTEREST LAW CENTER compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Crime & Legal-Related organizations in Pennsylvania, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at THE PUBLIC INTEREST LAW CENTER falls between the median and the 75th percentile. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE PUBLIC INTEREST LAW CENTER equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for crime & legal-related organizations is 11%.
What are THE PUBLIC INTEREST LAW CENTER's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE PUBLIC INTEREST LAW CENTER reported $2.3M in total revenue and $2.1M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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