# 4/25/26 – Shiur 557 –Can a non-profit (school, shul, etc.) be run for profit? Can it be treated as a family business?

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- **Published:** Thu, 23 Apr 2026 23:25:23 -0400
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<p style="font-weight: 400;">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?</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Host: Ari Wasserman</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">with Rabbi Chaim Kohn – founder of the Business Halacha Institute (“BHI”) and Av Beis Din – 10:20
with Mr. Raphael Grossman – C.P.A. representing individuals, families, corporations and numerous non-profits – 26:23
with Rabbi Jonathan (Yoni) Schick – president of GOAL Consulting Group – 50:50</p>
<p style="font-weight: 400;">Conclusions and Takeaways – 1:05:58</p>

<p style="font-weight: 400;"><a href='https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tsdi3x7qw5ia556x/shiur_557_Non-Profits-II.pdf'>מראי מקומות </a></p>

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