We are deeply grateful for your membership contribution at whatever level you are able to offer. We ask community members who are able to pay $205 per month ($2,460 per year) or more to please do so. This is necessary in order for other members to pay less and thus sustain an economically diverse community. We recognize that each community member's circumstances are unique and we ask that you contribute at the highest level that your heart and financial ability will allow.

FAIR SHARE SELF-ASSESSMENT 

we offer this short guide to help determine your fair share. There are many elements of class and access that are not included in these few questions, so please use this as a general guide to think about your access to resources (or lack thereof) and make an honest and self-loving evaluation. You know your financial situation better than any scale could ever measure. As you go through, note the number of your response to each area.

General Expenses/Standard of Living

1. I can cover my basic needs and plenty of extras, I take multiple vacations, time off, may own/rent a higher-end home/car, I am able to easily access Jewish community for myself and/or afford Jewish education for my child(ren)/grandchild(ren), I am able to donate comfortably to causes that matter to me.

2. I can cover my basic needs and regular extras, I take an annual vacation without financial burden, my debt does not prohibit attainment of basic needs, I am able to access Jewish community for myself and/or afford Jewish education for my child(ren)/grandchild(ren), I am able to donate modestly to causes that matter to me.

3. I can cover my basic needs and occasional extras, I have enough savings to cover three months of expenses, I actively save to afford a holiday, I save and budget to access Jewish community for myself and/or Jewish education for my child(ren)/grandchild(ren), I sometimes can donate a small sum to one or two causes that matter to me.

4. I can cover my basic needs and nothing else, I have limited financial savings, I struggle to afford reliable transportation, I rely on discounts to access Jewish community for myself and scholarships to pay for Jewish education for my children 

5. I struggle to cover my basic needs, I sometimes skip necessities, use government assistance programs, have debt that prohibits my basic needs, my housing may be insecure or low quality, I use scholarships or am often unable to access Jewish community for myself and/or Jewish education for my children.

 
Annual Income
When thinking of your annual income, consider employment income, interest, dividends, Social Security, IRA, pension, 401(k), rental income, business profits, etc. 

1. Household annual income over $150,000, or individual income over $100,000

2. Household annual income between $100,000 and $150,000, or individual income between $75,000 and $100,000. 

3. Household annual income between $75,000 and $100,000, or individual income between $50,000 and $75,000. 

4. Household annual income between $50,000 and $75,000, or individual income between $30,000 and $50,000. 

5. Household annual income less than $50,000, or individual income less than $30,000. 

 
Career

1. My career is stable and moving forward 

2. My career is stable 

3. My career is unstable or I don't have a career but will in the future 

4. I have a job, not a career 

5. I am underemployed or rely on temporary gigs 

 
Student Loans (if applicable) 

1. My loans are paid off or I went to school without loans 

2. I am paying student loans for professional / post-secondary education in my current field 

3. I am playing student loans and most people in my family have higher education 

4. I am paying student loans and I'm the first person in my family to go to college 

5. Was unable to pursue post-secondary education due to finances 

 
My Family of Origin has Assets Such As

1. Investments / multiple properties 

2. A home that is paid off / retirement income 

3. A home that they're paying for 

4. No assets or no access to family of origin 

5. My family of origin requires my financial help 

 
Impact of Identities

1. My race, ethnicity, gender, ability or other identities positively impact or does not impact my income 

2. Mostly 1

3. Somewhere in the middle 

4. Mostly 5

5. My race, ethnicity, gender, ability or other identities negatively impact my income 

 

Impact of CBI on Your Life

1. CBI plays a big role in my and my family’s spiritual and/or social nourishment. It’s a cornerstone of my faith, community, and moral support.

2. I/my family attend weekly services and classes at CBI, and it's an important part of our weekly routine and social life.

3. I/my family enjoy attending CBI events and social gatherings and it connects me to my Jewish identity and community.

4. I/my family engage for only for High Holidays or might not step foot on campus very often, but I am glad CBI is there when I need it.

5. CBI could close tomorrow, and it would not change anything about my/my family’s life.

 
Fair Share Guidance

• Mostly 1s, Tier 1: $3,600 annually | $300 monthly

• Mostly 2s, Tier 2: $2,700–$3,600 annually | $225-$300 monthly

• Mostly 3s, Tier 3 $2,250–$2,700 annually | $187–$225 monthly

• Mostly 4s, Tier 4: $1,350–$2,250 annually | $112–$188 monthly

• Mostly 5, Tier 5: $60–$1,350 annually | $5–$112 monthly
   

Note: If you are able, please consider a household pledge of at least $2,460/year or $205/month.