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Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $94k $103k |
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 44 unpaid individuals.
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Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Common questions about Washington Council of Lawyers
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Washington Council of Lawyers earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of Washington Council of Lawyers received $93,950 in total compensation. This pay is above the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, within the top half of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Washington Council of Lawyers compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at nonprofits nationwide, across all sectors, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Washington Council of Lawyers falls between the median and the 75th percentile.
What are Washington Council of Lawyers's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, Washington Council of Lawyers reported $188k in total revenue and $210k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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