Charity CEO Salaries: Jobs that Pay Over 500k a Year
This article is a supplement to "Nonprofit CEO Salaries: Jobs that Earn Well Over 300k a Year." Check it out here for more insight.
Charity CEO Job that Pays Over 500k a Year #1: American Heart Association
The American Heart Association strives to help people avoid heart attacks and strokes. Their mission is to reduce the death rate from coronary heart disease, reduce the prevalence of smoking and much more. You can visit their website here to learn more. As of June 2009, the CEO M. Cass Wheeler earned $1,010,656. That is quite a significant amount, considering that some cardiologists (heart doctors) only earn about $150,000 a year, although some can earn as much as $400,000/year. (Check out payscale.com for other doctor's salaries.)
Charity CEO Job that Pays Over 500k a Year #2: YMCA of Houston
Think you have what it takes to direct the YMCA of Houston, TX? You might not realize the responsibilities behind it. The YMCA provides many services to families and children. The CEO of the YMCA of Greater Houston earns a salary of $661,634 a year.
Nonprofit CEO Job That Pays Over 500k #3: The Red Cross
The Red Cross helps thousands of families each year who have been the victims of natural disasters. This agency has truly made an impact on many lives since 1881. As of June 2008, the CEO, Gail J. McGovern earned a comfortable salary of $565,000 a year.
Charity CEO Job that Pays Over 500k a Year #4: St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital
St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital helps find cures for children with cancer and other deadly diseases. It is primarily supported by donations. These donations help pay the salary for the CEO, John P. Moses. As of June 2008, John Moses' compensation was $589, 833 a year.
Charity CEO Job that Pays Over 500k a Year #5: United Way of America
The United Way of America's overall goal is to "improve lives by mobilizing the caring power of communities." (Source: Charitynavigator.com) The works of the United Way has made a substantial difference in the lives of the economically disadvantaged, families, children with special needs, the elderly, and much more. As of December 2007, Brian Gallagher earned a salary of $530,667 a year.
Keep in mind that these salaries do not include bonuses and perks. Please check out "Nonprofit CEO Salaries: Jobs that Earn Well Over 300k a Year." for some additional jobs that pay very well. To check out the salaries of CEO's of local charities in your area, visit www.charitynavigator.org.
SOURCE: charitynavigator.org
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Post a CommentI made out a check for a person on the Cincinnati wish list, then tore it up when I saw that it was run by United Way.
The Salvation Army pays their President about $50,000/year. I will only donate to that charity.
Had a cashier at CVS berate me beause I didn't want to give money to St. Jude's (I donate to select charities that I research first). Really sick of corporations like CVS giving me grief and being in cahoots with these rich CEOs.