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Nonprofit Compensation Packages of $1 Million or More

    Jul 14, 2022

The following nonprofits paid one or more of their leaders or other staff members an annual compensation package of $1 million or more based on CharityWatch’s analysis as of July 14, 2022. We continuously update our Nonprofit Compensation Packages of $1 Million or More chart, so be sure to check back periodically for updated information. 


Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center paid Viviane Tabar, M.D., Chairman Attending Neurosurgery, total compensation of $4,869,769 based on fiscal 2020 reporting. This included bonus and incentive compensation of $3,350,000. See our Nonprofit Compensation Packages of $1 Million or More chart for CharityWatch’s most updated information. 

City of Hope & Affiliates paid Robert W. Stone, President/CEO, total compensation of $3,827,671 based on fiscal 2020 reporting. This included bonus and incentive compensation of $2,116,992. See our Nonprofit Compensation Packages of $1 Million or More chart for CharityWatch’s most updated information.

Shriners Hospitals for Children paid Craig Ono, M.D., Orthopedic Surgeon, total compensation of $2,692,183 based on fiscal 2020 reporting. This included a supplemental executive retirement plan payment of $1,932,426. See our Nonprofit Compensation Packages of $1 Million or More chart for CharityWatch’s most updated information.

American Heart Association paid Nancy Brown, CEO, total compensation of $2,289,308 based on fiscal 2021 reporting. This included bonus and incentive compensation of $1,225,003. See our Nonprofit Compensation Packages of $1 Million or More chart for CharityWatch’s most updated information.


Dana-Farber Cancer Institute paid Laurie H. Glimcher, M.D., President/CEO, total compensation of $2,049,428 based on fiscal 2020 reporting. See our Nonprofit Compensation Packages of $1 Million or More chart for CharityWatch’s most updated information.

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation paid Jack Mahler, M.D., Chief Investment Officer, total compensation of $1,698,720 based on fiscal 2020 reporting. This included bonus and incentive compensation of $446,250, and retirement and deferred compensation of $606,820. See our Nonprofit Compensation Packages of $1 Million or More chart for CharityWatch’s most updated information.


National Rifle Association (NRA) paid Wayne R. LaPierre, Executive V.P., total compensation of $1,665,267 based on fiscal 2020 reporting. See our Nonprofit Compensation Packages of $1 Million or More chart for CharityWatch’s most updated information.



St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital paid James R. Downing, President/CEO, total compensation of $1,558,983 based on fiscal 2021 reporting. 
See our Nonprofit Compensation Packages of $1 Million or More chart for CharityWatch’s most updated information.


Wildlife Conservation Society paid Cristian Samper, President/CEO, total compensation of $1,432,287 based on fiscal 2020 reporting. 
See our Nonprofit Compensation Packages of $1 Million or More chart for CharityWatch’s most updated information.

Alzheimer’s Association paid Harry Johns, President/CEO, total compensation of $1,358,498 based on fiscal 2020 reporting. See our Nonprofit Compensation Packages of $1 Million or More chart for CharityWatch’s most updated information.

Prostate Cancer Foundation paid Jonathan W. Simons, M.D., President/CEO, total compensation of $1,358,211 based on fiscal 2020 reporting. This included bonus and incentive compensation of $620,000. See our Nonprofit Compensation Packages of $1 Million or More chart for CharityWatch’s most updated information.

Planned Parenthood Federation of America paid Leana Wen, Past President/CEO, total compensation of $1,284,459 based on fiscal 2020 reporting. This included a $655,000 severance payment. See our Nonprofit Compensation Packages of $1 Million or More chart for CharityWatch’s most updated information.

United Way Worldwide paid Brian Gallagher, Past President/CEO, total compensation of $1,208,913 based on fiscal 2020 reporting. See our Nonprofit Compensation Packages of $1 Million or More chart for CharityWatch’s most updated information.


National Urban League (National Office) paid Marc H. Morial, President/CEO, total compensation of $1,192,775 based on fiscal 2020 reporting. 
See our Nonprofit Compensation Packages of $1 Million or More chart for CharityWatch’s most updated information. 



World Wildlife Fund paid Carter Roberts, President/CEO, total compensation of $1,127,575 based on fiscal 2021 reporting. See our Nonprofit Compensation Packages of $1 Million or More chart for CharityWatch’s most updated information. 

Brookings Institution paid John Allen, President, total compensation of $1,120,160 based on fiscal 2020 reporting. See our Nonprofit Compensation Packages of $1 Million or More chart for CharityWatch’s most updated information.



Boys Town paid Kelli Jo Shidler, M.D., Physician, total compensation of $1,108,510 based on fiscal 2020 reporting. 
See our Nonprofit Compensation Packages of $1 Million or More chart for CharityWatch’s most updated information.

National Jewish Health paid Michael Salem, M.D., President/CEO, total compensation of $1,080,390 based on fiscal 2021 reporting. See our Nonprofit Compensation Packages of $1 Million or More chart for CharityWatch’s most updated information.

International Rescue Committee paid David Miliband, President/CEO, total compensation of $1,073,125 based on fiscal 2020 reporting. See our Nonprofit Compensation Packages of $1 Million or More chart for CharityWatch’s most updated information.

Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights paid William Donohue, President, total compensation of $1,066,936 based on fiscal 2020 reporting. See our Nonprofit Compensation Packages of $1 Million or More chart for CharityWatch’s most updated information.


American Jewish Committee (AJC) paid David Harris, CEO, total compensation of $1,044,875 based on fiscal 2020 reporting. This included a $446,424 supplemental executive retirement plan payout. See our Nonprofit Compensation Packages of $1 Million or More chart for CharityWatch’s most updated information.




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