Where Does $100 to the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) Go (2021)?
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is considered by many to be the leading conservation organization in the world. Established nearly 60 years ago in 1960, the WWF is based in Washington, DC but operates all over the world (in more than 100 countries).
There are 25 voting members (directors) on the governing body (board of directors), 23 of whom are independent. The Form 990 (2020) lists 27 board members (which appears to be due to timing differences), 18 (67%) of whom are male while 9 (33%) are female (note: the form 990 does not report gender identity. Conclusions were made based on name and google searches). Read more 
Executive Compensation at Piedmont Healthcare (2020)
Piedmont Healthcare is a tax-exempt, non -profit healthcare provider based in Atlanta, Georgia with 22 hospitals, 55 urgent care centers, 25 “QuickCare” centers, and more than 1875 clinic physician offices that employ more than 34,000 employees that serve communities that comprise 80% of Georgia’s population.
Made up of dozens of other organizations that include non-profits, taxable corporations, and taxable trusts, Piedmont Healthcare has one organization – Piedmont Healthcare, Inc. (PHI) – whose mission is to manage all the affiliated/related and subsidiary organizations in the system.
PHI has 21 voting members of its governing body, 15 of whom are independent. 18 of the 21 (86%) board members are male while 3 of the 21 (14%) are female. Read more
Executive Compensation at the National Urban League (2020)
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.
There are 42 voting members (trustees) of the governing body, 41 of whom are independent. The Form 990 (2020) lists 47 trustees (due to timing differences, 35 (75%) of whom are male; 12 (25%) of whom are female.
Key facts about NUL include: Read more
Executive Compensation at the PGA (2020)
The Professional Golfer’s Association of America (PGA) is always a headline grabber but recently for all the wrong reasons. Seems the PGA is being investigated by the US Justice Department for anticompetitive behavior in their battle with the new Middle East start up, LIV Golf circuit. Apparently, the PGA has suspended players who have chosen to play the for LIV Golf (who is offering vast sums of earnings for players who join and play golf on their circuit).
The PGA is a tax-exempt non-profit 501 (c) 6 – a professional business association – that is set up and operates differently than most other professional business organizations: Read more
How Revenue is Spent at the PGA
The Professional Golfer’s Association of America (PGA) is always a headline grabber but recently for all the wrong reasons. Seems the PGA is being investigated by the US Justice Department for anticompetitive behavior in their battle with the new Saudi Arabian start up, LIV Golf circuit. Apparently, the PGA has suspended players who have chosen to play the for LIV Golf (a new start-up circuit offering vast sums of earnings for players who join and play golf on their circuit).
The PGA is a tax-exempt non-profit 501 (c) 6 – a professional business association – that is set up and operates differently than most other professional non-profit business associations: Read more
Executive Compensation at Spectrum Health System (Michigan) (2019)
The Spectrum Health System is a tax-exempt, non-profit integrated healthcare system based in Grand Rapids, Michigan. With dozens of related and affiliated non-profit organizations that include 11 hospitals, 3 rehabilitation and nursing centers, and 120 outpatient sites, the Spectrum Health System generally refers to the whole organization. This post addresses the executive compensation reported on the IRS Form 990 (2018 for the year ending June 30, 2019) for the Spectrum Health System Group Return (SHSGR). Read more
How Revenue is Spent at Hippocrates Health Institute (2019)
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 more than $1.6 million annually, is not.
With 7 voting members – five of whom appear to be related (since only 2 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 Hippocrates Health Institute (2019)
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 – five of whom appear to be related (since only 2 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
It’s July 6th: 309 Mass Shootings So Far
July 4th is the day we celebrate our country – the United States of America – whose states don’t seem united on many issues but especially on guns. When the nation’s 309th mass shooting killed 7 people and injured dozens of bystanders at an Independence Day (the irony is not lost on anyone) parade in Highland Park, Illinois, I was in my home where I tend to be more these days because I am afraid to be in a place with crowds. Read more
Where Does $100 to the American Lung Association Go? (2020)
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 17 independent voting members (directors) of the governing body although there are 19 listed on the Form 990 which appears to be due to timing differences. 12 of the 19 (63%) are male while 7 of the 19 (37%) 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 (774 people) so the organization is a non-profit (a 501 (c) (3)) that provides services more than a grant maker (ALA made $12 million in grants in 2020) who provides funding for research or program assistance. Read more
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