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 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
- Scientific and Regulatory Affairs
- Industry Affairs and the Sweets & Snacks Expo
- International Business Development
- Meetings and Membership
- Public Affairs and Communications
- Administration and Finance
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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