Jewish National Fund (JNF) invests its efforts in seven action areas, including forestry and ecology, water management, community development, security roads, education, research and development, and tourism and recreation. JNF is also involved in Israel advocacy and education throughout the United States.
For the year ended September 30, 2020, Jewish National Fund's program expenses were:
Israel projects |
$51,076,953 |
Education |
$7,656,621 |
Missions and scholarships |
$7,443,947 |
Total Program Expenses: |
$66,177,521 |
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Chief Executive
Russell F. Robinson, Chief Executive Officer
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Compensation*
$843,312
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Chair of the Board
Sol Lizerbram
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Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Physician, Retired, Chairman and Co-Founder, HealthFusion
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Board Size
52
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Paid Staff Size
235
*2019 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Invitations to fund raising events, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Radio, Cause- related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.), Television
Fundraising costs were 9% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $80,647,264, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code.It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Jewish National Fund's audited financial statements for the year ended September 30, 2020.
Source of Funds |
Contributions |
$55,120,792 |
Bequests |
$19,357,389 |
Investment income, net |
$19,091,988 |
Special events, net |
$6,169,083 |
Contributions from split-interest agreements |
$4,485,178 |
Other revenue |
$619,929 |
Total Income |
$104,844,359 |
- Programs: 83%
- Fundraising: 10%
- Administrative: 7%
Total Income |
$104,844,359 |
Program expenses |
$66,177,521 |
Fundraising expenses |
$7,322,658 |
Administrative expenses |
$6,238,275 |
Other expenses |
$0 |
Total expenses: |
$79,738,454 |
Income in Excess of Expenses |
$25,105,905 |
Beginning Net Assets |
$386,715,002 |
Other Changes In Net Assets |
$2,321,810 |
Ending Net Assets |
$414,142,717 |
Total Liabilities |
$56,152,513 |
Total Assets |
$470,295,230 |
Note: In the financial section above, "other changes in net assets" refers to changes in value of split-interest agreements.