Crime & Legal · DC
Equal Justice Works
Equal Justice Works reported paying Verna Williams, Chief Executive Officer, $400,850 in total compensation (FY 2024).
That places Verna Williams at approximately the 92nd percentile among 60 similarly sized crime & legal nonprofits (median $241,433).
$23,999,649Total revenue (FY 2024)
$400,850Total executive compensation
92ndPercentile vs. peers
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Compensation is normalized to DC cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Recidiviz Inc | CA | $24,087,441 | $466,244 |
| Arizona Foundation For Legal Services & Education | AZ | $23,793,539 | $280,767 |
| Queens Law Associates Not-for-profit | NY | $24,241,714 | $519,750 |
| Legal Aid Of Southeast And Central Ohio | OH | $23,729,112 | $295,984 |
| Respect Together | PA | $24,305,301 | $210,161 |
| Center For Family Representation | NY | $23,675,417 | $266,770 |
| Indiana Legal Services Inc | IN | $24,747,333 | $172,662 |
| Immigrant Defenders Law Center | CA | $24,775,519 | $216,673 |