Saturday, January 23, 2010

More sunshine on charities and non-profits.

Here are some more Form 990's for local non-profits and charities. I post several every week. Read 'em and weep. Things to look out for? Compensation at the Metro Chamber and the Mississippi Bar.

Mississippi Association of Educators, Mississippi Bar, Northeast Jackson Soccer, Little Lighthouse, Magnolia Bar, LSU TAF, Metro Jackson Chamber of Commerce, St. Andrews

19 comments:

Anonymous said...

So why the hell is Duane O'Neill making almost $400k? That is a gross overpayment to a Director of a non-profit.

The membership should really question why it's allowed.

Former Chamber Member said...

I just went there to Section 9. Duane O'Neill (Metro Chamber) is making $380,000year!!!???

$380,000 a phucking year!!! YOU ARE SHITTING ME!

Who the hell makes $380,000/yr in a non-profit Chamber of Commerce. Where else? What does he bring to the table for that kind of compensation!

Gasp! said...

Just reviewed. Who the f makes $380,000 a year working for a GD Chamber of Commerce? I live in Flowood, belong to my city's Chamber, and to the Greater Jackson Chamber Partnership (Metro Chamber). I cannot believe anybody in a candy ass, cushy job like O'Neill's, is worthy of this much of MY money. Who the hell decided that type renumeration?

Anonymous said...

Reading again. $380K. Someone tell me that this is a joke. $380K. What does the Governor make?

Anonymous said...

KF this is a STORY, not a drive by.

Kingfish said...

By the way, the bar doesn't even report their salaries. Hmmm.....

Anonymous said...

Re The Bar: Larry Houchins is listed on the Board with -0- compensation, which is false. He is paid a salary. Paid employees are NOT supposed to be on a board of a non-profit.

More secrecy.

Doctor Love said...

I am an OBGYN. I don't make close to this kind of money. I cannot believe the ED of any Chamber of Commerce would make this much salary per year.

Anonymous said...

We need a full story on the Greater Jackson Metro Chamber! The membership needs to know how their membership dues are being spent. To finance Mr. O'Neill's lifestyle!

Anonymous said...

Jackson is chock full of dubious non-profits and charitable organizations that exist primarily to provide employment for select individuals.

O'Neill's compensation is an egregious abuse.

Anonymous said...

If you know him like I know him who wants to bet ol' Duane thinks he is underpaid?

Anonymous said...

Was wondering how he moved into (and spent another 200K) a house in the Country Club

Anonymous said...

Damn. $380,000. DAMN. Does his board approve this? Do his contributors know this?

Anonymous said...

Every business that kicks into the Chamber should demand accountability.

Anonymous said...

St. Andrew's with an unrealized loss on investments of $1.1 million dollars. Little surprise.

Anonymous said...

Does Jackson have a Chamber. Just Jackson? What does its big dog make?

Anonymous said...

It seems to me the Jackson Chamber is like any other organization that sets the salaries for its employees in that those decisions are their business. Sure, they can be public knowledge, but I don't pay the Jackson Chamber anything so whatever they want to pay is fine with me.

Anonymous said...

yadayadayada

Anonymous said...

"whatever they want to pay is fine with me"

You have GOT to be kidding!



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