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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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20
Aug

10 Employees of the American Bankers Association (ABA) Take Home $60 Million in Compensation

10 of the most highly compensated employees in 2024 of the American Bankers Association (ABA) – a non-profit tax exempt trade association representing – received $60 million in compensation from 2017-2024 (note:  highly compensated employees inane of the years 2017-2023 but not in 2024 are not included, including James Ballentine who received $8 million from 2017-2023 and Kenneth Clayton who received $5 million from 2017-2023):

Rob Nichols:  Total Compensation 2017-2024:  $29 million

  • 2024:  $5,128,508
  • 2023:  $3,496,516
  • 2022:  $3,651,732
  • 2021:  $4,832,923
  • 2020:  $3,271,038
  • 2019:  $3,145,960
  • 2018:  $2,785,380
  • 2017:  $2,430,683

Naomi Camper:  Total Compensation 2019-2024:  $5 million

  • 2024:  $1,320,483
  • 2023:  $  953,454
  • 2022:  $  920,970
  • 2021:  $  901,981
  • 2020:  $  877,287
  • 2019:  $  402,100

Peter Cook:  Total Compensation 2018-2024:  $5 million

  • 2024:  $701,824
  • 2023:  $769,172
  • 2022:  $626,711
  • 2021:  $614,156
  • 2020:  $594,940
  • 2019:  $547,449
  • 2018:  $412,095

Karin Petersen Flynn:  Total Compensation 2021-2024:  $3 million

  • 2024:  $749,540
  • 2023:  $751,754
  • 2022:  $583,219
  • 2021:  $527,587

Jess Sharp:  Total Compensation 2021-2024:  $3 million

  • 2024:  $756,318
  • 2023:  $743,579
  • 2022:  $721,444
  • 2021:  $663,428

James Edrington:  Total Compensation 2017-2024:  $7 million

  • 2024:  $  457,943
  • 2023:  $  723,854
  • 2022:  $  731,206
  • 2021:  $1,011,554
  • 2020: $1,393,776:
  • 2019:  $1,178,049
  • 2018:  $  716,321
  • 2017:  $  617,381

Virginia O’Neill:  Total Compensation 2022-2024:  $2 million

  • 2024:  $588,019
  • 2023:  $538,088
  • 2022:  $522,567

Alethia Baggett:  Total Compensation 2018-2024:  $4 million

  • 2024:  $648,322
  • 2023:  $694,839
  • 2022:  $580,311
  • 2021:  $564,542
  • 2020:  $559,584
  • 2019:  $485,794
  • 2018:  $359,315

Kristen Sutton:  Total Compensation 2023-2024:  $1 million

  • 2024:  $598,442
  • 2023:  $485,193

Thomas Pinder:  Total Compensation 2022-2024:  $2 million

  • 2024:  $617,441
  • 2023:  $571,850
  • 2022:  $530,765
18
Aug

American Bankers Association (ABA): Executive Compensation (2024)

The American Bankers Association (ABA) is a non-profit 501 (c) (6) organization – “a business league that pushes advocacy, provides education, products, and solutions to its membership and the financial services industry.” In other words, the ABA is a tax-exempt association for banks, savings and loans, and trust companies. Based in Washington, DC the ABA engages in lobbying, works to establish banking standards, and educates the public and its members.

While some people think of non-profits as almost an afterthought, the ABA is anything but insignificant. The ABA raises about $175 million annually, typically spends less than it brings in, and has accumulated more than $700 million in net assets. Read more »

16
Aug

10 Employees at the Smithsonian Take Home $31 Million in Compensation

10 of the most highly compensated employees in 2024 at the Smithsonian Institute (Smithsonian) – one of the most well-known museums in the world and  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 – received $31 million from 2019-2024 (note:  highly compensated employees in any of the years 2019-2023 but not in 2024 are not included): Read more »

14
Aug

Executive Compensation at Baycare Health (2024)

BayCare (Baycare Health System) is one of the largest healthcare systems in Florida.  Headquartered in Clearwater with 16 hospitals, 18 urgent care centers, 4 surgery centers, 15 imaging facilities, 208 primary care and physician practice locations, and more than 30 walk-in health care facilities in Publix supermarkets throughout Tampa Bay and West Central Florida, BayCare serves the Tampa Bay and western-central regions of Florida.

BayCare consists of dozens of other organizations (30 tax-exempt organizations, 4 taxable partnerships, and 7 taxable corporations and trusts), who pay a “management fee” to a tax-exempt, non-profit entity called “Baycare Health Systems, Inc” (BHSI).  BHSI manages the whole system.  This post reports the executive compensation of BHSI only (see the other Form 990’s for executive compensation of other related/affiliated entities). Read more »

12
Aug

9 Employees of the National Confectioners Association Take Home $28 Million in Compensation

9 of the most highly compensated employees of the National Confectioners Association (a 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 organization is known for the annual Sweets & Snacks Expo – the largest trade show for candy and snacks) received $28 million in compensation from 2018-2025, with John Downs, the President and CEO receiving the largest bulk at $12 million. Read more »

10
Aug

10 Employees of PBS Take Home $35 Million in Compensation

The 10 most highly compensated employees in 2024 of Public Broadcast System (PBS) – a tax-exempt non-profit with about 650 employees based in Arlington Virginia – received $35 million in compensation from 2018-2024 (note:   highly compensated employees in any of the years 2018-2023 but not in 2024 are not included): Read more »

8
Aug

Executive Compensation at PBS (2024)

PBS (Public Broadcasting System) is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) television program distributer and broadcaster of educational television content through its 153 member public television licensees.

In 2024, PBS reported total revenue of $558 million (which is consistent with previous years). However, $146 million were non-cash contributions of donated broadcast rights which means total cash revenue was $412 million, most of which came from membership dues and contributions, gifts, and grants. Read more »

6
Aug

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 »

4
Aug

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 »

2
Aug

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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