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Executive Compensation of the Most Highly Compensated at Advent Health (2022)

AdventHealth (formerly known as Adventist Health System until 2019 when the 501 (c) (3) “rebranded” itself) is one of the largest non-profit health care providers in the United States with more than 50 hospitals and hundreds of care sites in 9 states. Based in Altamonte Springs, Florida, AdventHealth is a very large system with dozens of separate 501 (c) (3)’s for the hospitals, physician care, patient care, and more.

This post looks at the executive compensation at Adventist Health System Sunbelt Healthcare Corporation (AHSSHC), the tax-exempt, non profit organization that provides management, leadership, and oversight to all the subsidiaries so the primary source of income is from the related/affiliated organizations.  It is important to note there are dozens of other related and affiliated non-profits and for profit organizations  related to AdventHealth that are not covered in this post.

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Executive Compensation at Kaiser Health (2022)

Kaiser Health is one of many terms (Kaiser, Kaiser Permanente, etc) that refers to one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit health care insurers and providers with more than 12.5 million members (primarily in California but also in Hawaii, Colorado, Georgia, Oregon, Washington, Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia). With 40 hospitals, more than 600 medical offices, and about 236,000 employees, Kaiser Health is considered one of the leaders in the industry.

Kaiser Health is comprised of the health plan (Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc), the hospitals (Kaiser Foundation Hospitals) and the medical groups (Permanente Medical Groups) although there are numerous non-profits that make up the entire organization. The focus of this post is on the executive compensation reported on the Form 990 of the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (KFHP) because this organization reports the compensation for the key executives including the Chairman and CEO (as opposed to a related organization reporting compensation from a related organization).

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Executive Compensation at the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (2022)

The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ) is a tax-exempt, non-profit 501 (c) 3 founded by a rabbi in 1983 as a way to “bless Israel and the Jewish people around the world with humanitarian care and life-saving aid” while “building bridges between Christians and Jews.”

There are 7 independent voting members (directors) of the governing body, although 8 are listed on the most recent Form 990 (2022) with 1 director, Keith Frankel related, which appears to be due to timing differences. 7 of the 8 directors listed are male while 1 is female (note:  the Form 990 does not report gender; determinations were made based on name and google searches).

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Executive Compensation at the NRA (2022)

The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) is a non-profit 501 (c) (4) organization or what many people refer to as an membership advocacy organization that fights tirelessly for our second amendment rights and pays their executives very well while also paying for first class or charter travel.

The most recent IRS Form 990 (2022) reports the organization employed 507 individuals (compared to 521 in 2021, 640 in 2020 and 770 in 2019) who were compensated nearly $48 million, which equates to an average compensation of nearly $95,000. 119 employees (compared to 92 in 2021, 107 employees in 2020 and 149 employees in 2019) received more than $100,000 in compensation while the 16 most highly compensated key executives received nearly $8 million in 2022:

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Executive Compensation at Goodwill (2022)

Goodwill Industries was established in 1902 and is widely known across the country as the place where we all donate clothing and household goods to help others. There are 155 Goodwill Industries autonomous organizations and more than 4,200 retail stores in the US and 12 countries that generated an estimated $7 billion in revenue in 2022.

Goodwill Industries International, Inc is the executive member association organization that provides oversight, support, expertise, and products to local agencies (each local agency/organization is a separate 501 (c) (3) that operates independently and pays membership dues to support Goodwill Industries International, Inc.).

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How Donations Are Used at PBS (2024)

The Public Broadcasting System (PBS) is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) television program distributer and broadcaster of educational television content (about 3,000-4,000 hours in 2024) through its 172 member public television licensees.

PBS is funded primarily from membership dues and contributions, gifts, and grants. The following information is noteworthy:

In 2024, PBS reported total revenue of $558 million. However, $146 million were non-cash contributions of donated broadcast rights which means total cash revenue was $412 million from: Read more »

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Executive Compensation at American Humane (2024)

The American Humane Association (AHA) – also known as the American Humane Society – is a charitable non-profit 501 (c) 3 that paid its Chief Executive Officer, Robin Ganzert more than $745,000, AND paid for first class domestic travel for her and the board members (there are 15) in 2024.

AHA is a tax-exempt organization that raised $28 million in 2024,  primarily from contributions ($20 million), service fees ($3 million) from movie, television sets, farms, slaughterhouses, etc, and royalties ($3 million), and whose net assets were $31 million at year-end.

Expenses totaled $26 million with the largest expenses reported to be compensation ($12 million) and fees for services – primarily subcontractors and consultants ($6 million).   Read more »

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How Revenue is Spent at American Humane (2024)

The American Humane Association (AHA) is a Washington, DC-based (with a Palm Beach, Florida office) non-profit 501 (c) 3 whose “No Animals Were Harmed” certification program in film and television is well-known in the entertainment industry. In addition, AHA certifies zoos, aquariums, conservation centers, and humane treatment in food production (farms, slaughterhouses, etc), awards grants, donates goods, and participates in other program services. How the AHA “ensures the safety, welfare, and well-being of animals” in slaughterhouses is not clear. Read more »

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How the Smithsonian Spends Revenue (2024)

The Smithsonian is one of the most well-known museums in the world but you may not know that the Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum and research complex with 21 museums (9 of which are on the National Mall in Washington, DC, an additional 10 in the DC metropolitan area and 2 in New York City, plus the National Zoo, also in DC and the Smithsonian Gardens, also in DC), and 14 education and research centers. Collectively, these sites are the Smithsonian Institute, a 501 (c) (3), based in Washington, DC.

The most recent IRS Form 990 (2023) for the year ending September 30, 2024 reports the following key information: Read more »

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Executive Compensation at the Smithsonian (2024)

The Smithsonian is one of the most well-known museums in the world but you may not know that the Smithsonian is the world’s largest museum and research complex with 21 museums (9 of which are on the National Mall in Washington, DC, an additional 10 in the DC metropolitan area and 2 in New York City, plus the National Zoo, also in DC and the Smithsonian Gardens, also in DC), and 14 education and research centers. Collectively, these sites are the Smithsonian Institute, a 501 (c) (3), based in Washington, DC. Read more »

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Executive Compensation at the National Confectioners Association (2025)

The National Confectioners Association (NCA) is tax-exempt, non-profit trade association (501 (c) 6) that promotes chocolate, candy, gum, and mints along with the companies that make these treats. Based in Washington, DC, the NCA focuses on 7 key areas:

  • Public Policy and Government Affairs
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  • Industry Affairs and the Sweets & Snacks Expo
  • International Business Development
  • Meetings and Membership
  • Public Affairs and Communications
  • Administration and Finance

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11 Employees of Dairy Management, Inc. Took Home $40 Million in Compensation

11 employees (current and former) of Dairy Management, Inc. – DMI  (a tax-exempt, non-profit 501 (c) 6 that is considered the most powerful dairy trade organization in the country funded by a  “check-off” program authorized by Congress but responsible to their members, DMI’s mission is to increase consumption of dairy products by finding more ways to get dairy products to the public including assisting fast food companies with menu items) received $40 million in compensation from 2015-2024: Read more »

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Executive Compensation at Dairy Management (2024)

Dairy Management Inc (DMI) is the big organization that most people haven’t heard of because unless you’re a dairy producer, work in the dairy industry, or work in the corporate offices of Pizza Hut, Taco Bell, Dominoe’s, or any company producing products that use dairy, you would have no reason to know that this non-profit, tax-exempt 501 (c) (6) is the most powerful non-profit dairy organization in the country charged with the promotion and marketing of dairy products.

Considered a “check-off” program authorized by Congress but responsible to their members, DMI’s mission is to increase consumption of dairy products by finding more ways to get dairy products to the public including assisting fast food companies with menu items. Read more »

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How Dairy Management Spends Revenue (2024)

Dairy Management Inc (DMI) is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501 (c) (6) whose purpose is to promote dairy products in order to increase consumption of dairy products.  What many people don’t consider is that in order for a cow to produce milk, she has to be pregnant or recently had a calf, who is taken from her so her milk can go to make dairy products for humans.  If the calf is a female, she is raised as a dairy cow or for beef (and reproduction primarily through artificial insemination) while males are either confined to a veal crate (and slaughtered at 18-26 weeks for veal), raised for semen (via an artificial vagina or electro ejaculator) that is packaged into straws, flash frozen in liquid nitrogen and distributed to farmers, or raised for beef.

Funded by a mandate by Congress, DMI is what is referred to as a “check off program” where all producers have to contribute funds for the good of the industry. Dairy producers are required to contribute 15 cents per 100 pounds (foreign dairy producers are required to contribute 7.5 cents per 100 pounds) which equates to about 1.5 cents per gallon of milk, all of which adds up to about $150-$180 million annually (which is then spent on marketing (about 52%), administrative organization expenses (about 33%) and export expenses (about 15%). Read more »

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Executive Compensation at the Heritage Foundation (2024)

The Heritage Foundation (Heritage) is a non-profit, tax-exempt organization staffed by conservative “experts” who provide advice on political, economic, social, and financial problems in the United States, and published Project 2025 – “a roadmap for how to replace the rule of law with right-wing ideals,” according to the ACLU.

Based in Washington, DC, Heritage is governed by 16 voting members, of whom 15 are independent,  although 19 are listed on the Form 990 which is due to timing differences. 15 of the 19 (79%) are male while 4 of the 25 (21%) are female.

Heritage raises about $100 million annually, has historically spent less (usually about 70-80% although this was not the case in 2023 or 2024) and has consequently accumulated $334 million in net assets by the end of 2024.

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