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Executive Compensation of the Most Highly Compensated at Advent Health (2022)

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 more than 50 hospitals and hundreds of care sites in 9 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), the tax-exempt, non profit organization that provides management, leadership, and oversight to all the subsidiaries so the primary source of income is from the related/affiliated organizations.  It is important to note there are dozens of other related and affiliated non-profits and for profit organizations  related to AdventHealth that are not covered in this post.

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Executive Compensation at Kaiser Health (2022)

Kaiser Health is one of many terms (Kaiser, Kaiser Permanente, etc) that refers to one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit health care insurers and providers with more than 12.5 million members (primarily in California but also in Hawaii, Colorado, Georgia, Oregon, Washington, Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia). With 40 hospitals, more than 600 medical offices, and about 236,000 employees, Kaiser Health is considered one of the leaders in the industry.

Kaiser Health is comprised of the health plan (Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc), the hospitals (Kaiser Foundation Hospitals) and the medical groups (Permanente Medical Groups) although there are numerous non-profits that make up the entire organization. The focus of this post is on the executive compensation reported on the Form 990 of the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (KFHP) because this organization reports the compensation for the key executives including the Chairman and CEO (as opposed to a related organization reporting compensation from a related organization).

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Executive Compensation at the International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (2022)

The International Fellowship of Christians and Jews (IFCJ) is a tax-exempt, non-profit 501 (c) 3 founded by a rabbi in 1983 as a way to “bless Israel and the Jewish people around the world with humanitarian care and life-saving aid” while “building bridges between Christians and Jews.”

There are 7 independent voting members (directors) of the governing body, although 8 are listed on the most recent Form 990 (2022) with 1 director, Keith Frankel related, which appears to be due to timing differences. 7 of the 8 directors listed are male while 1 is female (note:  the Form 990 does not report gender; determinations were made based on name and google searches).

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Executive Compensation at the NRA (2022)

The National Rifle Association of America (NRA) is a non-profit 501 (c) (4) organization or what many people refer to as an membership advocacy organization that fights tirelessly for our second amendment rights and pays their executives very well while also paying for first class or charter travel.

The most recent IRS Form 990 (2022) reports the organization employed 507 individuals (compared to 521 in 2021, 640 in 2020 and 770 in 2019) who were compensated nearly $48 million, which equates to an average compensation of nearly $95,000. 119 employees (compared to 92 in 2021, 107 employees in 2020 and 149 employees in 2019) received more than $100,000 in compensation while the 16 most highly compensated key executives received nearly $8 million in 2022:

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Executive Compensation at Goodwill (2022)

Goodwill Industries was established in 1902 and is widely known across the country as the place where we all donate clothing and household goods to help others. There are 155 Goodwill Industries autonomous organizations and more than 4,200 retail stores in the US and 12 countries that generated an estimated $7 billion in revenue in 2022.

Goodwill Industries International, Inc is the executive member association organization that provides oversight, support, expertise, and products to local agencies (each local agency/organization is a separate 501 (c) (3) that operates independently and pays membership dues to support Goodwill Industries International, Inc.).

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Executive Compensation at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2024)

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) is a tax-exempt, non-profit 501 (c) 6 – a trade association – for food and nutrition specialists.  Claiming to be “your source for science-based food and nutrition information, AND has been in the news recently for “making millions from junk food makers” by investing in food stocks (i.e. Pepsi), and from accepting donations from junk food, sugar and soda makers (i.e. Coca-Cola, Kellogg, Hershey, Nestle, and Conagra). Professional nutrition specialists partnering with processed food companies does not fare well on the national stage with the public who looks to the organization for unbiased and science-based advice. Read more »

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Executive Compensation at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (2023)

The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) is a tax-exempt, non-profit 501 (c) 6 – a trade association – for food and nutrition specialists.  Claiming to be “your source for science-based food and nutrition information, AND has been in the news recently for “making millions from junk food makers” by investing in food stocks (i.e. Pepsi), and from accepting donations from junk food, sugar and soda makers (i.e. Coca-Cola, Kellogg, Hershey, Nestle, and Conagra). Professional nutrition specialists partnering with processed food companies does not fare well on the national stage with the public who looks to the organization for unbiased and science-based advice. Read more »

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10 Employees at America’s Health Insurance Plans Took Home $34 Million in Compensation

10 of the most highly compensated employees at AHIP (America’s Health Insurance Plans, Inc, a tax-exempt, non-profit organization, a 501 (c) 6 – a trade organization – whose members are health care insurance coverage providers  (insurance companies) who claim the organization is “committed to market-based solutions and public-private partnerships that make high quality coverage and care more affordable, accessible, and equitable for everyone”) received more than $34 million in compensation from 2018-2023 (note:  highly compensated employees in any of the years 2018-2022 but not in 2023 are not included in the list below): Read more »

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Executive Compensation at America’s Health Insurance Plans, Inc (2023)

AHIP (America’s Health Insurance Plans, Inc) is one of those non-profits that most people haven’t heard of outside the healthcare lobbying world because the tax-exempt, non-profit organization is a 501 (c) 6 – a trade organization – whose members are health care insurance coverage providers  (insurance companies) who claim the organization is “committed to market-based solutions and public-private partnerships that make high quality coverage and care more affordable, accessible, and equitable for everyone.”  Sounds noble but I don’t know anyone who feels high quality care and coverage is affordable, accessible, and equitable for everyone. Read more »

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Dec

How Revenue is Spent at America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) 2023

America’s Health Insurance Plans (AHIP) is a tax-exempt, non-profit 501 (c) 6 – a trade organization – representing health insurance companies that provide coverage through employers, Medicare Advantage, Medicaid managed care, and open market plans that provide individual coverage.

A political advocacy group to represent health insurer’s best interests, AHIP is in the news recently because insurers are balking at consumer demand for more transparency on claim denials and health coverage. Read more »

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Dec

Executive Compensation at the Girl Scouts (2024)

The Girl Scouts of the United States of America (Girl Scouts) is a tax-exempt, non-profit 501 (c) (3) based in New York, NY. With more than 1.8 million members (an estimated 1.1 million girl members and about 750,000 member volunteers) the Girl Scouts works to build “courage, confidence, and character” in young girls.

There are 28 independent voting members (board members) of the governing body (board), although 30 are listed on the Form 990 (2022 for the year ending September 30, 2023) due to timing differences – 23 of the 30 (77%) listed are female while 7 of the 30 (23%) are male. Read more »

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Dec

How Revenue is Spent at the Girl Scouts (2024)

The Girl Scouts of the United States of America (Girl Scouts) is a tax-exempt, non-profit 501 (c) (3) based in New York, NY. With more than 1.8 members (an estimated 1.1 million girl members and about 750,000 member volunteers) the Girl Scouts works to build “courage, confidence, and character” in young girls.

There are 28 independent voting members (board members) of the governing body (board), although 30 are listed on the Form 990 (2023 for the year ending September 30, 2024) due to timing differences – 23 of the 30 (77%) listed are female while 7 of the 30 (23%) are male.

In 204, the Girl Scouts reported total revenue of $118 million (compared to $116 million in 2023, $120 million in 2022, $131 million in 2021, $112 million in 2020 and $122 million in 2019) which came from: Read more »

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Where Does $100 to the Oral Roberts Ministries Go?

The Oral Roberts Ministries is legally known as the Oral Roberts Evangelistic Association (OREA) – a Tulsa, Oklahoma based non-profit 501 (c) (3) whose “evangelistic mission is to pray for healing of the whole man.”  Established in 1947 by Oral Roberts, a televangelist, OREA is now run by Oral’s son, Richard Roberts, along with his wife, Linda Salem Roberts who also appears to be known as Lindsay Roberts.

There are 7 voting members (trustees) of the governing body, 6 of whom are independent:  5 of whom are male, 2 of whom are female.

According to the most recent Form 990 (2023 for the year ending April 30, 2024): Read more »

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Dec

Executive Compensation at the National Retail Federation (2024)

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 although 33 are listed on the most recent Form 990 (2024) due to timing differences;  25 of the 33 (76%) are male while 8 of the 33 (24%) are female, NRF is based in Washington, DC. Read more »

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Dec

Where Does $100 to Homes For Our Troops Go (2024)?

Homes For Our Troops provide a much needed product (build and donate custom homes outfitted for disabilities) and a service (a pro-bono financial planner for three years to assist in financial planning and household budgeting, along with homeownership education and warranty coverage to ensure that the Veteran is set up for long-term success as a homeowner).  Although the veteran pays no mortgage, Homes For Our Troops places a 10-year lien on the home to protect the veteran from losing the home due to a home equity loan foreclosure and safeguards donor contributions to the program. In addition, it provides a period of time for the family to become more financially stable.  Beginning in year 6, the veteran accrues 20% equity per year until year 10. After 10 years in the home, the veteran owns the home. Read more »