Executive Compensation at St Jude (2023)
When people think of St. Jude’s, they often associate the organization with the children’s research hospital but St Jude’s is actually two organizations:
- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital (St Jude): the 73-bed children’s hospital that provides research and medical care; and
- American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities (ALSAC): the fundraising arm; an organization that exists to raise funds for St. Jude’s
Although most non-profits do not separate fundraising from services, St. Jude’s does, so both organizations need to be analyzed because St. Jude’s relies on ALSAC for the majority of it’s revenue and has a beneficial interest in the organization. Read more 
Where Does $100 to St Jude Go (2023)?
St. Jude’s is one of the most popular non-profit organizations in the country because the charity’s mission appeals to donors: they treat and help children with cancer and other life threatening illnesses. But, before making donations, donors should understand where revenue is spent and that St. Jude’s is actually two organizations:
- St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Inc. (St. Jude) – the 73-bed hospital and research center
- American Lebanese Syrian Associated Charities (ALSAC) – the fundraiser
ALSAC “exists for the sole purpose of raising funds and building awareness to support the current and future needs of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Inc” while St. Jude engages in research and provides care and services to sick children and their families. Read more
Executive Compensation at Hippocrates Health Institute (2022)
The Hippocrates Health Institute (HHI) is a tax-exempt, non-profit 501 (c) (3) that operates out of a 50-acre tropical setting in West Palm Beach, Florida that provides educational and instructional services to teach individuals how to live and eat healthier.
With 7 voting members – four of whom appear to be related (since only three are independent) – Brian Clement, President, his wife, Anna Maria Clement (Vice President) Robert Clement, Anna Helena Birgitta Brand, Solomon Gabbay, Shula Gabbay, and Julia Loggins, the organization is not one that relies on donations but instead “tuition for services” which is the cost to attend HHI – which some refer to as a spa – which varies depending on the type of accommodations but generally costs about $500 per day to attend this health spa). Read more
How Revenue is Spent at Hippocrates Health (Institute (2022)
The Hippocrates Health Institute (HHI) is a tax-exempt, non-profit 501 (c) (3) that operates out of a 50-acre tropical setting in West Palm Beach, Florida that provides educational and instructional services to teach individuals how to live and eat healthier. Specifically, HHI has been operating since 1987 and focuses on “transforming and optimizing health” through a vegan diet that emphasizes the benefits of raw food. The cause is noble and commendable; the cost to attend which pays the 2 executive staff, Brian and Anna Maria Clement $1.6 million annually, is not.
With 7 voting members – four of whom appear to be related (since only 3 are independent) – Brian Clement, President, his wife, Anna Maria Clement (Vice President) Robert Clement, Anna Helena Birgitta Brand, Solomon Gabbay, Shula Gabbay, and Julia Loggins, the organization is not one that relies on donations but instead “tuition for services” which is the cost to attend HHI. Read more
Executive Compensation at the National Retail Federation (2023)
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 – view an on-line presence a virtual requirement for survival.
Governed by 31 board members, 30 of whom are independent; 23 are male while 8 are female, NRF is based in Washington, DC. Read more
Executive Compensation at Feed the Children (2023)
Feed the Children (FTC) is a tax-exempt non-profit 501 (c) (3) based in Oklahoma City, OK. Established in 1979, FTC is primarily engaged in obtaining and distributing food, medicine, and clothing to those in need through grants, primarily to non-profits in the USA.
FTC is governed by 12 independent voting members (directors) of the governing body (Board of Directors); 8 (67%) of whom are male and 4 (33%) whom are female. Read more
Where Does $100 to Feed the Children Go (2023)
Feed the Children (FTC) is a tax-exempt non-profit 501 (c) (3) based in Oklahoma City, OK. Established in 1979, FTC is primarily engaged in obtaining and distributing food, medicine, and clothing to those in need through grants, primarily to non-profits in the USA.
FTC is governed by 12 independent voting members (directors) of the governing body (Board of Directors); 8 (67%) of whom are male and 4 (33%) whom are female.
In trying to understand how $100 is spent at FTC, it is important to consider what the organization primarily does: they collect non-cash contributions and distribute these items. So, if the $100 donation is a non-cash item, then the contribution is distributed to another organization (another non-profit that is probably in the USA). But, if the donation is cash, then the $100 is used to pay for the organization costs of FTC. So, there are two ways to look at how $100 is spent, both of which will be presented in the following paragraphs. Read more
Executive Compensation at Liberty University (2023)
Liberty University (Liberty) – a private evangelical Christian university based in Lynchburg, Virginia – has been in the news quite a bit over the past few years. Seems the US Department of Education has been investigating Liberty for violations related to the public reporting of campus crime. Faced with a large fine ($14 million), Liberty seems to be in the hot seat again (the Jerry Falwell, Jr sexual misconduct saga that resulted in Falwell’s resignation as President of the university hit the public forum in 2020), although $14 million is a drop in the bucket for Liberty who has nearly $4 billion in net assets. Read more
How Tuition and Revenue are Spent at Liberty University (2023)
Liberty University (Liberty) – a private evangelical Christian university based in Lynchburg, Virginia – has been in the news quite a bit over the past few years. Seems the US Department of Education has been investigating Liberty for violations related to the public reporting of campus crime. Faced with a large fine ($14 million), Liberty was also in the hot seat again (the Jerry Falwell, Jr sexual misconduct saga that resulted in Falwell’s resignation as President of the university hit the public forum in 2020), although $14 million is a drop in the bucket for Liberty who has nearly $4 billion in net assets. Read more
Top Executives at CommonSpirit Health Take Home $425 Million
Commonspirit Health was created in 2019 when Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health merged to become the largest tax-exempt, non-profit healthcare system in the United States. With more than 175,000 employees staffing 2,200 care centers and 140 hospitals in 24 states, Commonspirit Health, the healthcare system, is comprised of hundreds of non-profits and for-profit corporations, partnerships, and trusts. This post only addresses the executive compensation at Commonspirit Health (CH), the non-profit 501 (c) (3) that oversees the entire CH healthcare system. Read more
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