Where Does $100 to NPR Go?
NPR (National Public Radio) – the radio station that people love to love – is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) organization that works with its member stations to foster a more informed public by providing a deeper understanding of events, ideas, and cultures.
Based out of Washington, DC, NPR is also noteworthy for its on air fundraising although most people would be surprised to learn that public support in the form of contributions, gifts, and grants is not the number one source of revenue. Instead, program service revenue (station programming fees, digital media sponsorships, membership dues from member stations, distribution, and digital services) is the primary source of revenue for NPR followed by contributions, gifts, and grants. Read more 
Where Does $100 to PBS Go?
The Public Broadcasting System (PBS) is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) television program distributer and broadcaster of educational television content (about 1,500 hours in 2018) through its 153 member public television licensees.
PBS is funded primarily from membership dues and contributions, gifts, and grants. The following information is noteworthy:
In 2018, PBS reported total revenue of $539 million. However, $178 million were non-cash contributions of donated broadcast rights which means total cash revenue was $361 million from: Read more
Executive Compensation at PBS
PBS (Public Broadcasting System) is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) television program distributer and broadcaster of educational television content (about 1,500 hours in 2018) through its 153 member public television licensees.
In 2018, PBS reported total revenue of $539 million. However, $178 million were non-cash contributions of donated broadcast rights which means total cash revenue was $361 million, most of which came from membership dues and contributions, gifts, and grants. Read more
Executive Compensation at the National Retail Federation
The National Retail Federation (NRF) is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501 (c) (6) – a membership based trade association – whose mission is to “advance and protect the interests of the retail industry and to help retailers achieve excellence in all areas of their business.” That’s quite a mission, given the retail environment in this country. Retailers – both national chains and local – are closing daily.
Often referred to as the “voice of retail,” the NRF raises about $60 million annually with most revenue (about 80%) coming from events (an annual convention and about 20 conferences and workshops) and special projects. Membership dues only provide about $8 million (or about 12% of total revenue) annually to NRF. So, this organization is an event-centered trade association. Read more
Executive Compensation at Comic Relief
Comic Relief, Inc. (formerly known as “America Giving Back”) is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) headquartered in New York City. Comic Relief, Inc. was formerly known as “America Gives Back” and is doing business as Comic Relief USA. Got that? Initially launched in the 1985, Comic Relief was first established in the UK by entertainers to raise funds for poverty stricken areas of the world. Several years ago (2006) , the organization established a separate organization – Comic Relief, Inc. dba “Comic Relief USA” in the USA. Read more
Where Does $100 to Comic Relief (Formerly Known As American Giving Back) Go?
Comic Relief, Inc. is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) headquartered in New York City. Comic Relief, Inc. was formerly known as “America Gives Back” and is doing business as Comic Relief USA but is often just referred to as “Comic Relief.” Got that?
Initially launched in the 1985, Comic Relief was first established in the UK by entertainers to raise funds for poverty stricken areas of the world. Several years ago (2006) , the organization established a separate organization – Comic Relief, Inc. dba “Comic Relief USA.” Read more
Executive Compensation at Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports, the beloved watchdog organization that many people rely on in for unbiased consumer product information is a non-profit, tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) organization based in Yonkers, New York.
In 2019, the organization reported total revenue of $255 million, most of which came from subscriptions (both print and on-line).
Expenses totaled $230 million (not including $15 million in depreciation) with the largest expense compensation ($98 million) for the 690 employees, who received an average compensation of $142,000. However, only 365 employees (about half of the employees) received more than $100,000 in compensation. Read more
Yoho is a Yahoo
Over the past few days the public has watched and listened to the back and forth discussions about the incident that allegedly happened between Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) and Ted Yoho on the steps of the Capitol. It’s a she-said, he-said kind of moment that goes to the heart of the hatred and intolerance some people have for others who have differing opinions, except that it went too far. Read more
Executive Compensation at the National Urban League
The National Urban League (NUL) is a nonpartisan civil rights organization that advocates on behalf of African Americans for economic and social injustice and against racial discrimination. A non-profit, tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) headquartered in New York but with an office in Washington, DC, NUL has 90 affiliates serving 300 communities in 36 states and the District of Columbia.
Key facts about NUL include: Read more
Where Does $100 to the National Urban League Go?
The National Urban League (NUL) is a nonpartisan civil rights organization that advocates on behalf of African Americans for economic and social injustice and against racial discrimination. A non-profit, tax-exempt 501 (c) (3), NUL has 90 affiliates serving 300 communities in 36 states and the District of Columbia. How do they do this? A variety of ways including the awarding of grants and the provision of services, research, and public advocacy.
The Form 990 (2018) submitted by NUL to the IRS provides the public with key information about NUL including: Read more
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