In addition to his job as an MSNBC host, Rev. Al Sharpton has given himself substantial bonuses over the years as the founder and CEO of his nonprofit organisation, National Action Network.
According to a review of NAN’s tax records, Sharpton began listing “bonus & incentive compensation” in 2014 and continued to do so every two to three years thereafter.
In 2014, Sharpton paid himself a $64,400 bonus. In 2016, he paid himself a whopping $437,555, more than the $250,000 base salary he listed that year.
In 2018, he listed a bonus of $159,596 in addition to his base salary of $324,000. Notably, he listed an additional $563,352 under “other reportable compensation.”
In 2021, Sharpton paid himself a sizable $278,503 bonus, which accounted for roughly 80% of his $348,174 base salary.
Sharpton received $940,054 in bonuses from his nonprofit over a seven-year period.
NAN did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s inquiry for comment.
In recent weeks, Sharpton and NAN have faced criticism following the revelation that Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign paid NAN $500,000 for a cordial interview with the Democratic nominee, just weeks before the election on October 20.
Following Harris’ defeat of President-elect Donald Trump, FEC filings revealed that the Harris campaign made two $250,000 donations to Sharpton’s nonprofit organization in September and October.
However, the MSNBC weekend host did not inform viewers about the apparent conflict of interest before or after the interview. According to the Washington Free Beacon, he did not tell his network bosses about the donations.