Jewish National Fund
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Jewish National Fund meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Complaint
Number of complaints processed by the BBB in the last 36 months: 1
The organization addressed the complaint issue brought to its attention: 1
The organization did not address the complaint issue brought to its attention: 0
The complaint involved an individual seeking to have a deceased family member's name removed from a mailing list.
Stated Purpose:
"to build a strong, vibrant future for the land and people of Israel through bold initiatives and Zionist education."
Year, State Incorporated:
1926, NY
Jewish National Fund (JNF) aims to promote and further the cultural, physical, social, medical, agricultural, and general welfare of the people of Israel. The organization 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, 2024, Jewish National Fund's program expenses were:
| Education | $10,412,117 |
| Missions and scholarships | $19,042,773 |
| Israel projects | $110,599,348 |
| Total Program Expenses | $140,054,238 |
Chief Executive
Russell F. Robinson, Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$884,207
Chair of the Board
Deb Lust Zaluda, JD
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Attorney
Board Size
54
Paid Staff Size
250
*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Radio, Special events, Print advertisements, Corporate solicitation
Fundraising costs were 6% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $182,504,061, 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, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Contributions from split interest agreements, less change in value | $1,434,403 |
| Other revenue | $5,269,905 |
| Special events revenue, net | $9,951,919 |
| Bequests | $24,138,850 |
| Investment income, net | $91,366,783 |
| Contributions | $148,413,292 |
| Total Income | $280,575,152 |
Programs: 88% Fundraising: 6% Administrative: 6%
| Total Income | $280,575,152 |
| Total expenses: | $159,183,425 |
| Program expenses | $140,054,238 |
| Fundraising expenses | $10,229,647 |
| Administrative expenses | $8,899,540 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $121,391,727 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $450,036,883 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $571,428,610 |
| Total Liabilities | $61,790,632 |
| Total Assets | $633,219,242 |
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Report completed by:
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