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

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Podcast: [Halacha Headlines](https://stenobird.com/podcast/halacha-headlines-5308101)
Published: 2026-04-23T15:27:27+00:00
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## Resource

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?

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