Executive Compensation at AdventHealth (2018)
AdventHealth (formerly known as Adventist Health System until 2019 when the 501 (c) (3) “rebranded” itself) is one of the largest non-profit health care providers in the United States with nearly 50 hospitals and hundreds of care sites in nearly a dozen states. Based in Altamonte Springs, Florida, AdventHealth is a very large system with dozens of separate 501 (c) (3)’s for the hospitals, physician care, patient care, and more.
This post looks at the executive compensation at Adventist Health System Sunbelt Healthcare Corporation (AHSSHC) because the most recent (2018) IRS Form 990 is available for this entity (before the organization was rebranded to AdventHealth). It is important to note there are dozens of other related and affiliated non-profits related to AdventHealth that are not covered in this post. Read more 
Executive Compensation at the World Wildlife Fund (2019)
The World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is one of the most recognized conservation groups in the world. A 501 (c) (3) based in Washington, DC (but with offices worldwide), WWF has 636 employees who received total compensation of $97 million in 2019, which equates to an average compensation of $153,000, according to the organization’s IRS Form 990. However, only 240 individuals received more than $100,000 in compensation, with the 13 most highly compensated listed below: Read more
Executive Compensation at the National Futures Association
In 1974, Congress established the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as an independent agency of the federal government to regulate the US derivatives market, which includes futures, swaps, and certain types of options. The National Futures Association (NFA) is a tax-exempt, non-profit 501 (c) 6 business association that is a self-regulatory organization for the US derivatives market. Sounds almost the same so what’s the difference? Both organizations are working to ensure legal standards are being adhered to but the NFA is only concerned with members of the NFA while operating under the authority of the CFTC. Read more
How Revenue is Spent at the National Futures Association
In 1974, Congress established the Commodities Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) as an independent agency of the federal government to regulate the US derivatives market, which includes futures, swaps, and certain types of options.
The National Futures Association (NFA) is a tax-exempt, non-profit 501 (c) 6 business association that is a self-regulatory organization for the US derivatives market. Sounds almost the same so what’s the difference? Both organizations are working to ensure legal standards are being adhered to but the NFA is only concerned with members of the NFA while operating under the authority of the CFTC. Read more
Executive Compensation at the National Safety Council
The National Safety Council (NSC) is a tax-exempt, non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization focused on public safety and specifically, preventable injuries and death in the workplace and on the road in the United States. Based in Itasca, Illinois, NSC is overseen by 29 voting members of the governing body, 28 of whom are independent. The most recent IRS From 990 (2017 for the year ending June 30, 2018) lists 40 directors/trustees, 30 (75%) of whom are male while 10 (25%) are female. Read more
How Revenue is Spent at the National Safety Council
The National Safety Council (NSC) is a tax-exempt, non-profit 501 (c) 3 organization focused on public safety and specifically, preventable injuries and death in the workplace and on the road in the United States.
Based in Itasca, Illinois, NSC is a member organization (which is unusual for a 501 (c) 3) with more than 50,000 members who reportedly pay $300-$400 annually. However, membership dues only accounted for about 14% of revenue (according to the most recent Form 990 tax return filed for the year ending June 30, 2018), or $8 million. $8 million divided by 50,000 equals an average annual membership fee of $160, which means there are less members than reported or the members are paying significantly less than the membership cost posted. Read more
Executive Compensation at the St Luke Health System (Boise, ID)
Idaho’s largest healthcare organization is the St Luke Heath System based in Boise – a tax-exempt, non-profit 501 (c) 3 that consists of 8 medical centers and more than 300 clinics that employ about 17,000. Although the St. Luke Health System consists of dozens of non-profits and other organizations, this post addresses the executive compensation at the St Luke Health System LTD (SLHS) – an organization that provides the overall management of the delivery of healthcare services. Consequently, its primary income comes from the member organizations.
The governing party consists of 16 voting members, 10 of whom are independent. 12 of the 16 directors (75%) are male while 4 of the 16 (25%) are female. Read more
Executive Compensation at the National Hot Rod Association
The National Hot Rod Association (yes, there really is such a thing) is a tax-exempt non-profit 501 (c) 6 (a trade association) that raises about $100 million annually, pays its top executive over $1 million annually, and pays for all VP’s and above to purchase upgrades to fly first class.
In 2018, the National Hot Rod Association reported total revenue of $97 million (compared to $95 million in 2017) which primarily came from admissions and sponsorships ($74 million), licenses and fees ($13 million), royalties and concessions ($5 million), and membership dues ($3 million). Read more
Executive Compensation at the National Fire Protection Association
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) is a tax-exempt, non-profit 501 (c) (3) based in Quincy, MA that is known as the “codes and standards” organization to minimize risk and the effects of fire.
The NFPA generates about $80-$90 million annually and does not generally spend as much as they bring in which is how the organization has come to accumulate nearly $300 million in net assets.
In 2018, the NFPA reported total revenue of $82 million which primarily came from 4 sources: sale of inventory ($41 million), training, meetings, and conferences ($16 million), royalties, gains, and investment income ($14 million), and membership dues ($11 million including $2 million from the government from three classes of members: director, voting, and non-voting). Read more
Executive Compensation at the Alzheimer’s Association (2019)
The Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders is commonly referred to as the Alzheimer’s Association. A tax-exempt, non-profit 501 (c) 3 whose goal is to eliminate Alzheimers Disease through research but also offer support, information/public awareness, and education on the disease, raised $390 million in 2019, primarily from contributions, gifts, and grants ($366 million including $24 million from the government).
Expenses totaled $387 million (99% of revenue) with the largest expense being compensation ($182 million or 47% of revenue) for the 2,620 employees, who received an average compensation of $70,000. 249 employees received more than $100,000 in compensation with the 8 most highly compensated employees reported to be: Read more
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