Established in 1979 as a volunteer charity with the motto what you give is what you get, CFI was designed by its founders, Arthur and Hadassah Marcus, to enable one hundred percent of donations to reach charities in Israel. Over the years, CFI has received the Jerusalem Prize for volunteerism, accolades from the Chief Rabbinate, an award from PM Menachem Begin and accolades from hundreds of charities in Israel. We do not solicit or advertise. By word of mouth alone we have grown into a significant charitable force in Israel. Aiding over 400 charities and institutions each year we help the nation of Israel to thrive.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 1 reported individual · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in New York.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President 25th percentile to median | $120k $130k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 6 unpaid individuals.
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Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at Central Fund of Israel equaled 0.1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
Based on 3,895 international, foreign affairs & national security organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Held roughly steady
over 2 years
From $115k in 2022 to $120k in 2024.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 4% from 2022 to 2024, while revenue rose 31%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about Central Fund of Israel
What does the Chief Executive Officer of Central Fund of Israel earn?
In 2024, the Chief Executive Officer of Central Fund of Israel received $120,000 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Executive Officer roles among International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in New York, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at Central Fund of Israel compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at International, Foreign Affairs & National Security organizations in New York, the 2024 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at Central Fund of Israel falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2024, the highest total compensation at Central Fund of Israel equaled 0.1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for international, foreign affairs & national security organizations is 9%.
What are Central Fund of Israel's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, Central Fund of Israel reported $96.9M in total revenue and $88.6M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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