Crime & Legal · IL
Public Interest Law Initiative
Public Interest Law Initiative reported paying Michael Bergmann, Executive Director, $146,853 in total compensation (FY 2023).
That places Michael Bergmann at approximately the 77th percentile among 94 similarly sized crime & legal nonprofits (median $114,923).
$1,351,674Total revenue (FY 2023)
$146,853Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to IL cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe Dreamers Project | NM | $1,339,642 | $68,055 |
| Equal Justice Law | OR | $1,338,996 | $183,501 |
| Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center | CO | $1,329,487 | $148,085 |
| Washington State Association Of County O | WA | $1,326,827 | $195,902 |
| Civics Learning Project | OR | $1,320,314 | $130,991 |
| Capital Defense Project Of Se La Inc | LA | $1,383,050 | $225,099 |
| Midwest Environmental Advocates Inc | WI | $1,383,140 | $108,093 |
| Communities Rise | WA | $1,385,590 | $106,748 |