Where Does $100 to the Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Go (2022)?
Friends of the Israel Defense Forces (FIDF) is a tax-exempt, non-profit 501 (c) 3 who “collects charitable donations on behalf of the soldiers of the IDF” in Israel. Based in New York City, FIDF has 20 offices in the United States and Panama with a remarkable ability to not only raise funds but to accumulate nearly $200 million in net assets. Recently criticized for embarking on a major fundraising effort following the October 7, 2023 massacre in Israel sparking a war in the Gaza Strip, FIDF claims the $174 million in net assets has been earmarked for other causes. Read more 
Executive Compensation at the American Beverage Association (2022)
The American Beverage Association is a Washington, DC-based non-profit 501 (c) (6) trade association representing America’s non-alcoholic beverage industry. Originally established in 1919 as the American Bottlers of Carbonated Beverages, the organization was renamed the National Soft Drink Association in 1966, when the soft drink market began growing rapidly in the USA.
In 2004, the organization’s name was changed to the American Beverage Association (ABA), which coincidently was about the time negative press was on the upswing calling out the soft drink industry for the copious amount of sugar and high fructose corn syrup in soft drinks. In subsequent years, as the government imposed taxes on these beverages siting the lack of nutritional benefits and the great cost to the consumer and the health care industry, the ABA has fought attempts by stepping up their lobbying efforts. Read more
How the American Beverage Association Spends $100 Million Annually
The American Beverage Association is a Washington, DC-based non-profit 501 (c) (6) trade association representing America’s non-alcoholic beverage industry. Originally established in 1919 as the American Bottlers of Carbonated Beverages, the organization was renamed the National Soft Drink Association in 1966, when the soft drink market began growing rapidly in the USA.
In 2004, the organization’s name was changed to the American Beverage Association (ABA), which coincidently was about the time negative press was on the upswing calling out the soft drink industry for the copious amount of sugar and high fructose corn syrup in soft drinks. In subsequent years, as the government imposed taxes on these beverages siting the lack of nutritional benefits and the great cost to the consumer and the health care industry, the ABA has fought attempts by stepping up their lobbying efforts. Read more
Executive Compensation at the AMA (2022)
The American Medical Association (AMA) is a non-profit 501 (c) (6) – a professional association and the largest association of physicians – whose primary purpose is to:
- publish the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) – a peer reviewed medical journal that includes original research, reviews, and editorials of medicine;
- maintain a code of medical ethics,
- create and maintain physician data which is sometimes referred to as master files; and
- update and maintain medical classification codes (referred to as CPT codes) used by the government, medical practices, hospitals, and insurance companies in return for royalty fees.
How Revenue is Spent at the AMA (2022)
The American Medical Association (AMA) is a non-profit 501 (c) (6) – a professional association and the largest association of physicians – whose primary purpose is to:
- publish the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) – a peer reviewed medical journal that includes original research, reviews, and editorials of medicine;
- maintain a code of medical ethics,
- create and maintain physician data which is sometimes referred to as master files; and
- update and maintain medical classification codes (referred to as CPT codes) used by the government, medical practices, hospitals, and insurance companies in return for royalty fees.
Executive Compensation at the American Lung Association (2023)
The American Lung Association is a tax-exempt, non-profit 501 (c) (3) that focuses on preventing lung disease and improving lung health by providing program services (education and advocacy to the public (research grants comprise about 10% of expenses).
There are 16 independent voting members (directors) of the governing body although 18 are listed on the Form 990 (2023) due to timing differences; 11 of the 18 (61%) are male while 7 of the 18 (39%) are female. Read more
Where Does $100 to the American Lung Association Go (2023)?
The American Lung Association (ALA) was established more than 100 years ago (1918) initially to fight tuberculosis but expanded its mission to improve lung health and preventing lung disease through research, education, and advocacy.
There are 16 independent voting members (directors) of the governing body although 18 are listed on the Form 990 (2023) due to timing differences; 11 of the 18 (61%) are male while 7 of the 18 (39%) are female.
Specifically, ALA works to “defeat” lung cancer, “improve” the air we breathe, “reduce” the burden of lung disease on individuals and families, and “eliminate” tobacco use and tobacco-related diseases. To do this, the organization relies on staff (558 people) so the organization is a non-profit (a 501 (c) (3)) that provides services rather than a non-profit that collects revenue to make grants for funding research (ALA only made $17 million in grants in 2023) for program assistance. Read more
25 Employees of UPMC Receive $435 Million in Compensation
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is a tax-exempt, non-profit healthcare provider with more than 100,000 employees that work in 40 hospitals and more than 800 healthcare-related clinics/offices and a 4.5 million member insurance services division (the largest medical insurer in western Pennsylvania).
The organization consists of hundreds of related/affiliated organizations (both non-profit and for-profit). This post addresses the executive compensation of the 25 most highly compensated employees in 2023 at UPMC Group (UPMC), a tax-exempt, non-profit 501 (c) 3 that employs the largest number of employees (77,356) within the system.
Of key importance is the 25 most highly compensated employees received $90 million in compensation in 2023 but received $435 million in compensation from 2016-2023 (note: highly compensated employees in 2016-2022 but not in 2023 are not included; if they were, the numbers would be higher). Read more
Executive Compensation at UPMC (Pittsburgh) 2023
The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center is a tax-exempt, non-profit healthcare provider with more than 100,000 employees that work in 40 hospitals and more than 800 healthcare-related clinics/offices and a 4.5 million member insurance services division (the largest medical insurer in western Pennsylvania).
The organization consists of hundreds of related/affiliated organizations (both non-profit and for-profit). This post addresses the executive compensation at UPMC Group (UPMC), a tax-exempt, non-profit 501 (c) 3 that employs the largest number of employees (77,356) within the system.
Of key importance is the 25 most highly compensated employees received $90 million in compensation in 2023. Read more
Executive Compensation at United Way (2023)
United Way is one of the most recognizable charitable organizations in the United States and throughout the world. In the United States, “United Way” generally refers to United Way Worldwide (formerly United Way of America) and/or one of the 1,800 local offices in 40 countries and territories that operate as separate 501 (c) (3)’s.
United Way Worldwide (UWW) is the leadership and support organization for the whole United Way network. Each organization collects funds and makes grants to local organizations, and also contributes a portion of the revenue collected to United Way Worldwide to support oversight operations. However, UWW also makes grants, primarily back to United Way member organizations. Read more
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