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The 990 read · EIN 93-1057665 · CA · Fiscal year 2024

Palestine Children's Relief Fund

Palestine Children's Relief Fund: CEO salary, finances and where donations go

In its own words

“Non-political humanitarian relief focused on healthcare for children in palestine.”

Data only Figures straight from the filing, screened by our rules. Not yet reviewed in depth by a CPA.

Methodology by Amir Arani, CPA, CA · Updated

Top pay
$96K Lubna Musa Mba, 0.2% of spending
Revenue
$94.9M 95.7% from donations and grants
Spent
$47.6M 87.2% on programs, as reported
Net assets
$123.2M end of 2024
Savings
31.0 months of spending, net assets ÷ spending
People
16 employees, 740 volunteers
Form 990 (2024), Parts I, VII, IX, X
01 · Red flags

No red flags in its latest filing.

We screen every filing against twelve rules. A flag is a prompt for a closer look, not a finding of wrongdoing.

No reported asset diversions, no insider transactions, no fundraisers keeping most of the money, and the governance policies we check for are in place.

02 · Where $1 goes · 2024

Of each dollar it spent, 87.2¢ went to programs, as reported.

The split the charity filed.
87.2¢
Programs, $41.5M
4.4¢
Fundraising, $2.1M
8.3¢
Admin, $4.0M
Form 990 (2024), Part IX, line 25
Cost to raise $1
2¢
as reported

For each dollar donated, Palestine Children's Relief Fund spent 2¢ on fundraising.

Fundraising ÷ $90.8M contributions · Form 990 Parts VIII, IX
03 · What it does

What it told the IRS it spent on.

The charity's own description of its largest programs, with what each cost.

Program 1 · 91.1% of program spending $37.8M

Humanitarian services - our humanitarian services programs provide essential support to children and communities in need, impacting thousands across gaza, the west bank, lebanon, and jordan. In 2024, these efforts reached 2,861 vulnerable children through targeted initiatives like the one-time meidcal and surgical sponsorship, orphans sponsorship, and monthly sponsorship, ensuring undeserved children receive critical care. Additionally, we implemented 126 urgent relief projects, delivering thousands of items such as hygiene materials, nutrition support, and medical supplies. To further…

Program 2 · 0.7% of program spending $303K

Medical missions - our medical missions program brings volunteer medical teams from around the world to provide critical care to children in local hospitals. In 2024, 1074 children were treated in 93 missions. The missions offer specialized services like pediatric cardic surgery, orthopedics, neurosurgery, dental care, and more, along with training initiatives to empower local healthcare providers to deliver enhanced care.

Program 3 · 0.8% of program spending $350K

Sustainable healthcare programs - our sustainable healthcare programs have led to the establishment of two pediatric cancer departments in palestine: the huda al masri cancer department and the suhaila and dr. Nasir cancer department. In 2024, these departments served over 7,000 children, offering essential medical, social, and material support. As part of its sustainable healthcare efforts, pcrf continues to meet the comprehensive needs of inpatients, outpatients, providing life-saving medical procedures, diagnostics tests, and holistic care for young cancer patients and their families.

Program 4 · 1.3% of program spending $531K

Patient affairs - through our commitment to providing specialized medical support, we facilitate access to advanced healthcare abroad for children who cannot receive adequate treatment locally. In 2024, our patient affairs program enabled three children to receive life-saving medical care, covering all travel and treatment expenses to ensure they received the urgent care they required.

Program 5 · 1.8% of program spending $742K

Various other programs provided by the organization.

Form 990 (2024), Part III
04 · The savings

Net assets: $11.6M to $123.2M in 11 years.

Net assets at each fiscal year end, 2013 to 2024.

Net assets at year end, $ millions
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Form 990 history via ProPublicaForm 990 (2024)
05 · Who gets paid

The highest-paid person.

Reportable pay in 2024, from the charity and related organizations.

Lubna Musa Mba
CEO
$96,000
Form 990 (2024), Part VII, Section A
06 · Questions

The questions people ask about the Palestine Children's Relief Fund.

Short, sourced answers. Each one stands on its own.

How much does the Palestine Children's Relief Fund CEO make?

Lubna Musa Mba, CEO, received $96,000 in reportable compensation in 2024, 0.2% of Palestine Children's Relief Fund's $47.6M in spending.

Form 990 (2024), Part VII

What percentage of Palestine Children's Relief Fund donations go to programs?

Palestine Children's Relief Fund reported 87.2% of 2024 spending as programs, 4.4% as fundraising and 8.3% as management.

Form 990 (2024), Part IX

How much money does Palestine Children's Relief Fund have?

Net assets were $123.2M at the end of 2024, about 31.0 months of spending.

Form 990 (2024), Part X

Does Palestine Children's Relief Fund have any red flags in its filing?

Its latest Form 990 triggered none of our twelve screening rules, which cover reported asset diversions, insider transactions, fundraiser costs, governance policies and spending patterns.

Form 990 (2024)
07 · Sources and citing

Every number, traced.

  1. Palestine Children's Relief Fund Form 990, 2024 (IRS e-file)
  2. Palestine Children's Relief Fund Form 990 history (ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer)
Cite this page

Amir Arani, “Palestine Children's Relief Fund: CEO salary, finances and where your dollar goes,” Charity Math, updated 2026-11-07. https://charitymath.com/charities/palestine-children-s-relief-fund/