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12
Mar

Executive Compensation at Drexel University (2021)

Drexel University is a private research university in Philadelphia, PA (although there are satellite campuses) with about 24,000 students (an estimated 15,000 undergraduate students and 9,000 graduate students).  The annual cost of tuition, room and board (undergraduate) is about $76,000.

In 2021, Drexel reported total revenue of $1.2 billion (compared to $1.3 billion in 2020) with the largest sources being tuition and fees ($966 million), government grants ($162 million), related organizations ($41 million) and contributions, gifts ,and grants ($39 million).

Expenses totaled $1.2 billion (not including $49 million in depreciation) with the largest expenses reported to be compensation-related ($494 million), grants ($426 million) – primarily to individuals ($403 million to 23,533 or an average of $17,000 each), office-related  ($132 million), and fees ($59 million) – primarily other expenses of $50 million with no detail provided). Read more »

10
Mar

Executive Compensation at the ASPCA (2021)

The ASPCA is a non-profit tax-exempt 501 (c) (3) based in New York City, New York. As such, the organization submits a Form 990 to the IRS annually and makes a copy available to the public. The most recent IRS Form 990 (2021) reports the ASPCA: Read more »

8
Mar

Where Does $100 to the ASPCA Go (2021)?

If you donated $100 to the ASPCA in 2021 and want to know how your donation was spent, know:

  • $46 went to pay staff, office-related expenses, travel and conferences.
  • $23 went to pay advertising and promotion and fees for outside services, including professional fundraisers.
  • $6 out of every $100 was spent on veterinary services, operating supplies, and grants to other non-profits whose mission is to help protect animals.
  • $2 out of every $100 was spent on miscellaneous expenses leaving $23 unspent and allocated to the organization’s general fund (which had more than $500 million at year-end). Read more »
6
Mar

Where Does $100 to Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation Go?

The Stephen Siller Tunnel to Towers Foundation (SSTTF) is a tax-exempt, non-profit 501 (c) 3 that honors the sacrifice of firefighter Stephen Siller, who died on September 11, 2001 while trying to save others, by paying off mortgages and building homes, and the provision of other programs to combat homelessness and helping fallen first responder families.

There are 7 voting members (directors) of the governing body, 6 of whom are independent although it appears that 5 of the 7 directors (Frank Siller, George Siller, Janis Hannon, Regina Vogt, and Mary Scullin) are related (siblings of Stephen Siller for whom the foundation was formed). Read more »

4
Mar

Executive Compensation at the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (2021)

The Zoological Society of San Diego is more popularly known, and does business as the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA).  A tax-exempt, non-profit conservation organization, SDZWA has been advertising in the Wall Street Journal trying to raise funds (total revenue dipped from $422 million in 2019 to $247 million in 2020  and hen rose to $356 million in 2021).

Perhaps more widely known for the San Diego Zoo and the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, SDZWA does not report membership data but the Form 990 reports membership dues generated $3.6 million n 2021.

There are 10 independent voting members (trustees) of the governing body (although 11 are listed on the Form 990 due to timing differences), 7 (64%) of whom are male while 4 (36%) are female (note:  The 990 does not report gender; determinations were made based on name and google searches). Read more »

2
Mar

Where Does $100 to the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance Go (2021)?

The Zoological Society of San Diego is more popularly known, and does business as the San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (SDZWA).  A tax-exempt, non-profit conservation organization, SDZWA has been advertising in the Wall Street Journal trying to raise funds (total revenue dipped from $422 million in 2019 to $247 million in 2020  but then increased to $356 million in 2021).

There are 10 independent voting members (trustees) of the governing body (although 11 are listed on the Form 990 due to timing differences), 7 (64%) of whom are male while 4 (36%) are female (note:  The 990 does not report gender; determinations were made based on name and google searches). Read more »

28
Feb

Actors Equity Association: How Membership Dues are Spent

The Actors Equity Association (Actors Equity) is a tax-exempt, non-profit labor union (a 501 (c) (5)) representing those who work (i.e. actors, stage managers) in live theatrical performance.  

Headquartered in New York City, Actors Equity also has office in Chicago, North Hollywood, and Orlando that represent an estimated 51,000 workers.  There are 85 independent voting members (Councillors) of the governing body; an estimated 51 (60%) of whom are female while 34 (40%) are male. Read more »

26
Feb

Executive Compensation at Actors Equity Association

The Actors Equity Association (Actors Equity) is a tax-exempt, non-profit labor union (a 501 (c) (5)) representing those who work (i.e. actors, stage managers) in live theatrical performance.

Headquartered in New York City, Actors Equity also has office in Chicago, North Hollywood, and Orlando that represent an estimated 51,000 workers.  There are 85 independent voting members (Councillors) of the governing body; an estimated 51 (60%) of whom are female while 34 (40%) are male. Read more »

24
Feb

Executive Compensation at Shriners Hospitals (2020)

Shriners Hospitals for Children is a network of 22 hospitals that provide specialized pediatric care (orthopaedic, burn, spinal cord, and palate) for children under the age of 18. According to the Shriners website, 20 out of the 22 hospitals are located in the United States and file IRS Form 990’s under two corporations:

  • The Shriners Hospitals for Children (for 18 of the hospitals in the US) – a Colorado corporation based in Tampa, Florida; and
  • The Shriners Hospitals for Children (for 2 of the hospitals in Massachusetts) – a Massachusetts corporation based in Tampa, Florida.

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22
Feb

Where Does $100 to Shriners Hospitals Go (2020)?

Shriners Hospitals for Children is a network of 22 hospitals that provide specialized pediatric care (orthopaedic, burn, spinal cord, and palate) for children under the age of 18. According to the Shriners website, 20 out of the 22 hospitals are located in the United States and file IRS Form 990’s under two corporations:

  • The Shriners Hospitals for Children (for 18 of the hospitals in the US) – a Colorado corporation based in Tampa, Florida; and
  • The Shriners Hospitals for Children (for 2 of the hospitals in Massachusetts) – a Massachusetts corporation based in Tampa, Florida.

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