Can a non-profit (school, shul, etc.) be run for profit? Can it be treated as a family business?

About this episode

The episode discusses the halachic and legal considerations surrounding the operation of non-profit organizations, particularly in relation to compensation and nepotism.

Are there halachic caps or guidelines on salaries and benefits? Does nepotism ever become a legal or halachic problem? What constitutes “reasonable compensation” for operators of religious non-profits? Can money be taken out in indirect ways, such as consulting fees?

Topics covered

• halacha
• non-profit management
• religious organizations
• compensation
• nepotism
• legal guidelines

Keywords

• non-profit
• halacha
• salaries
• benefits
• nepotism
• reasonable compensation
• consulting fees

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: non-profit, school, shul

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