The New York Times recently published an article alleging excessive spending by GLAAD and its president and CEO, Sarah Kate Ellis. The report claimed Ellis's compensation and expenses were unusually high for a nonprofit of GLAAD's size. It detailed instances of first-class flights, luxury hotel stays, and significant home office renovations, suggesting possible violations of GLAAD’s internal policies and IRS regulations. The paper also highlighted Ellis's travel, including more than 30 first-class flights in 18 months, a $13,000 conference trip to California, and a week-long stay at Tivoli Lodge in Davos, Switzerland. In response, GLAAD’s chief communications officer, Rich Ferraro, called the article "grossly misleading" and defended Ellis's compensation, stating it was far below the claimed $1 million annually. Ferraro emphasized that GLAAD's board fully supports Ellis, crediting her with the organization's growth over the past decade. According to the latest IRS Form 990 from 2022, Ellis's compensation was $575,716 in salary and $27,569 in additional compensation in 2021. The New York Times has, however, defended its reporting and asserted the article was based on objective information from GLAAD's records. The controversy arises amid GLAAD's recent criticism of the Times for its biased coverage of transgender healthcare. #Queer Up The USA View