MSNBC host and civil rights activist, Rev. Al Sharpton, has reportedly received substantial bonuses from his nonprofit organization, National Action Network (NAN), totaling close to $1 million over a seven-year period. This information comes from a review of NAN's tax filings.

Records indicate that Sharpton, who serves as NAN's founder and CEO, began receiving "bonus & incentive compensation" starting in 2014. These bonuses were awarded every few years, with significant amounts reported in 2016 and 2021. In 2016, Sharpton's bonus of $437,555 even surpassed his base compensation of $250,000. More recently, in 2021, he received a bonus of $278,503, which constituted approximately 80% of his $348,174 base salary.

These revelations come amidst renewed scrutiny of Sharpton and NAN following reports of a $500,000 donation from Vice President Kamala Harris' presidential campaign to the organization shortly before a friendly interview with Sharpton in October 2020. While MSNBC, Sharpton's employer, claimed to be "unaware" of these payments, the situation has raised questions about potential conflicts of interest and transparency. Despite the controversy, Sharpton continues to host his weekend show and make appearances on other MSNBC programs.

Founded in 1991, NAN describes itself as a prominent civil rights organization, advocating for social justice under the banner "No Justice, No Peace."