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CHARITY REVIEW
Issued: July 2025 Expires: July 2027

Jewish National Fund

Accredited Charity
Accredited Charity

Meets Standards
Accreditation seal
(800) 563-0099
42 East 69th Street
New York, NY, 10021
https://jnf.org
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Standards For Charity Accountability

Governance

  1. Board Oversight
  2. Board Size
  3. Board Meetings
  4. Board Compensation
  5. Conflict of Interest

Measuring Effectiveness

  1. Effectiveness Policy
  2. Effectiveness Report

Finances

  1. Program Expenses
  2. Fundraising Expenses
  3. Accumulating Funds
  4. Audit Report
  5. Detailed Expense Breakdown
  6. Accurate Expense Reporting
  7. Budget Plan

Fundraising & Info

  1. Truthful Materials
  2. Annual Report
  3. Website Disclosures
  4. Donor Privacy
  5. Cause Marketing Disclosures
  6. 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 $148,413,292
Special events revenue, net $9,951,919
Bequests $24,138,850
Contributions from split interest agreements, less change in value $1,434,403
Investment income, net $91,366,783
Other revenue $5,269,905
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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