This website is part of a journalistic endeavor to inform the community of a possible misappropriation of funds by Fred Manchur, the former CEO of Kettering Health. According to anonymous sources who spoke to our investigative team, Manchur misused hospital funds for personal expenses, such as luxury travel, fine dining, and expensive gifts. These sources claim that Manchur's actions were not only unethical but also illegal, as non-profit organizations are subject to strict rules on how they can use their funds.
These claims were substantiated by a report from Spectrum Magazine, a Seventh-day Adventist joural established in 1969, that says Manchur was given nicknames such as “Five Star Freddy” and “Fast Freddy” by other Adventist executives. Going as far as quoting one executive as saying “When you go to work for [Manchur’s] organization you have two choices: You go party with Fred and everyone else or your ethics prohibit that and you fall out of favor.” Manchur announced his retirement in early November 2022, which took effect on December 31, 2022, though it is unclear if his retirement was related to the alleged scandal.
According to IRS documents, Manchur was paid $2,533,553 in 2019, making him one of the highest-paid non-profit hospital executives in the country. Well above the median pay for nonprofit hospital chief executives of $362,887, according to a 2021 report from the Economic Research Institute.
Kettering Health, which operates fourteen medical centers, and 120 outpatient facilities in the Dayton-Cincinnati area is the largest non-profit healthcare provider in the region, employing over 12,000 workers and 2,100 physicians. Kettering health relies on this tax-exempt status to fulfill their promise: “at Kettering Health, we’re making a promise. A promise to follow in the steps of Jesus by guiding every person to their best health.”
If the allegations against Manchur are proven true, it could jeopardize the hospital's reputation and its ability to attract donors and retain staff.
Update March 27, 2023: A news story published by WHIO alleges Fred Manchur and Dave Weigley are accused of being “masterminds behind the abuse of charitable funds.” Manchur and Weigley allegedly used charitable funds for personal expenses, such as trips and home remodeling. Manchur is accused of making decisions without bringing the topics to the Board of Directors, including rebranding the network and appointing his son as the President of Kettering Health Dayton. Manchur allegedly had the Chief Financial Officer “hide true finances at board meetings” and manipulated board minutes. Manchur is accused of purchasing property without board approval and continuing to build while the company is operating in the red.
Update March 29 2023: Thanks to an anonymous commenter, posting a link to the paradise papers, Manchur and other Kettering Health executives are shown to be associated with an Ltd registered in Bermuda, hinting at a possible tax evasion scheme. The Paradise Papers are a set of leaked documents that reveal the offshore financial activities of some of the world's wealthiest individuals, corporations, and government officials. The documents were leaked to the German newspaper Süddeutsche Zeitung in 2016 and shared with the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ). The Paradise Papers consist of millions of documents from offshore law firm Appleby, as well as corporate registries in 19 tax jurisdictions, including Bermuda, the Cayman Islands, and the Isle of Man. The leaked documents reveal how wealthy individuals and corporations use offshore accounts and tax havens to avoid paying taxes and hide their assets from public scrutiny. The Paradise Papers contain information on a wide range of individuals and companies, including celebrities, politicians, and major corporations. The leaked documents have led to public outcry and renewed calls for tax reform and increased transparency in the global financial system.