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Can a non-profit (school, shul, etc.) be run for profit? Can it be treated as a family business?
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- Halacha Headlines
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- Apr 23, 2026
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- 4527
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Summary
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?