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Rev. Al Sharpton received a massive raise through his National Action Network charity that’s nearly doubled his pay packet to nearly $650,000 with his non-profit also shelling out $1million on private jets.
Sharpton, president and CEO of NAN, was compensated $348,174 by his charitable foundation, according to tax filings. He was also allocated $278,503 in bonuses and $22,117 in benefits, bringing his total compensation to $648,794.
That’s a giant increase in pay for Sharpton, who’s salary was $347,183, and did not include bonuses, two years ago (in 2020).
Of the $1million forked out on lavish transport, NAN paid $291,833 to Apollo Jets, a service which brokers private jets and helicopters – from Gulfstreams to Boeings – and partners with Talon Air, one of the largest charter operators in the US.
NAN also splashed out $650,134 on Carey International, a luxury car-with-chauffeur ride service so that the Revered could attend ‘important’ meetings.
Rev. Al Sharpton nearly doubled his pay packet to $650,000 through his non-profit, the National Action Network, in 2021, compared to 2020, when he only earned $347,183
The 68-year-old’s charity forked out $1million on lavish transport, including on private jets
In 2020, Sharpton’s NAN made $11.1 million in profits after the murder of George Floyd, which sparked protests all around the US. Pictured: Sharpton (far right) with George Floyd’s brother, Rodney (center) and Floyd family attorney Benjamin Crump (far left)
Sharpton, 68, would also travel to take part in funerals, conferences and protests across the country, a NAN spokeswoman said.
‘Some of it was me. Some of it was the chairman. Some of it was victims’ families,’ Sharpton told The New York Post, adding that the COVID-19 pandemic did not allow for commercial air travel due to recurrent flight cancellations.
The baptist minister, who has many high-profile connections, said that one donor had paid back for all of his air travel, though he did not want to name the particular individual.
Last month, the Reverend claimed that President Joe Biden had told him that he would be running for a second term in 2024, according to a report.
In 2021, NAN reported $7.3 million in revenue, a far cry from the $11.1 million profits made in the year prior when the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis ignited weeks of protests in Minnesota and across the country.
US President Joe Biden greets Rev. Al Sharpton after delivering remarks at the ‘United We Stand’ summit on countering hate-fueled violence, at the White House in Washington, on September 15
Rev. Sharpton’s youngest daughter, Ashley, was compensated $59,950 by NAN in 2021 for her consulting and social media duties
The charity said the massive profit made from two years ago was used to fund a march in Washington, which reportedly cost $1million, and to pay for the burials of victims who died at protests and from police brutality.
Sharpton, meanwhile, has defended his ample bonus, saying the non-profit’s board approved it.
NAN is also a main source of income for the reverend’s two daughters.
His eldest daughter, Dominique, received $78,670 for her work within the charity, while Ashley was compensated $59,950 for her contributions in consulting and social media duties.
Sharpton’s niece, Nikki, was also paid $15,800 for organizing and promoting special events.
Rev. Sharpton’s eldest daughter, Dominique (second from left), was paid $78,670 for her ‘membership duties’ within NAN
Earlier this year, the Reverend called on NYC Mayor Eric Adams to crack down on shoplifters after the civil rights leader saw basic items like toothpaste locked up at his local pharmacy.
Sharpton, a Brooklyn native, is best known for spearheading the modern civil rights movement since the 1970s. His activism focuses on police reform and accountability, calling for the ban on certain police practices like ‘Stop-and-Frisk.’
In 2004, the Reverend was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the presidential election before it was ultimately claimed by then Massachusetts Senator, John Kerry.
He hosts his own radio talk show, Keepin’ It Real, and is frequently on TV and radio.
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