National Center for State Courts: CEO salary, finances and where donations go
“Improving the administration of justice through research, education and direct services.”
Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.
Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated
We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.
No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.
For each dollar donated, National Center for State Courts spent 1¢ on fundraising.
Fundraising ÷ $88.7M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IXThe charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.
Direct services to state and local courts - the center serves as a technical assistance resource for the adaptation of improvements in the courts through consulting. The center performed approximately 210 individual state contracts in many areas, including foster care, human resources, automation, budget and financial issues, juries, facilities planning, caseflow management and court interpretation.
Research programs - program delivers its services in data quality, governance, and analysis - turning data into useful, actionable information, help courts prepare for the future through trendspotting, anticipating challenges and needs.
Clearinghouse activities - the center serves as a clearinghouse through which members of the court community and others interested in courts can exchange information and encourage improvements in state courts administration. Specific services are: distribution of court-related publications, court association management services, government relations, and information services.
Educational and training - programs provides courses and training for court community.
Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2024.
Reportable pay in 2024, from the charity and related organizations.
| Contractor | Service | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Lawrence Township Courts | Subgrantee payment for consulting serv. | $369,000 |
| Cbiz Advisors LLC | Consulting services- audit/tax | $229,822 |
| Chainalysis Inc | Professional & consulting services | $217,575 |
| Stout Risius Ross LLC | Professional & consulting services | $202,026 |
| NY State Unified Court System | Subgrantee payment for consulting serv. | $194,464 |
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Mary C Mcqueen, President and CEO, received $367,542 in reportable compensation in 2024, 0.3% of National Center for State Courts' $105.8M in spending.
Form 990 (2024), Part VIINational Center for State Courts reported 88.7% of 2024 spending as programs, 1% as fundraising and 10.3% as management.
Form 990 (2024), Part IXNet assets were $38.7M at the end of 2024, about 4.4 months of spending.
Form 990 (2024), Part XIts latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.
Form 990 (2024)Amir Arani, “National Center for State Courts: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/national-center-for-state-courts/