Yivo Institute For Jewish Research Inc
- Assets
- $32.3m
- Revenue
- $6.0m
- Investments
- $13.9k
- Employees
- 60
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 10/1957
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 13-1641082
Organization Overview
Yivo Institute For Jewish Research Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1957. According to its NTEE Classification (X30) the organization is classified as: Judaism, under the broad grouping of Religion-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Yivo Institute For Jewish Research Inc employed 60 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Yivo Institute For Jewish Research Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Yivo Institute For Jewish Research Inc generated $6.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.6m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.0% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO STUDY THE HISTORY OF JEWISH LIFE IN EASTERN EUROPE AND RUSSIA IN ALL ITS ASPECTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LIBRARY & ARCHIVES (COLLECTIONS OF JUDAICA) - THE YIVO LIBRARY HOLDS NUMEROUS BOOKS AND PERIODICALS IN TWELVE LANGUAGES. THIS INCLUDES THE UNIQUE VILNA COLLECTION WITH RABBINICAL WORKS FROM AS EARLY AS THE 16TH CENTURY. THE LIBRARY HOLDINGS ARE PARTICULARLY STRONG IN DOCUMENTATION OF JEWISH HISTORY, CULTURE, AND RELIGION IN EASTERN EUROPE; THE HOLOCAUST PERIOD; THE EXPERIENCE OF IMMIGRATION TO THE UNITED STATES; ANTI-SEMITISM; AND THE CONTINUING INFLUENCE OF ASHKENAZIC JEWISH CULTURE TODAY.
EDUCATION & RESEARCH (MAX WEINREICH CENTER) - YIVO'S MAX WEINREICH CENTER FOR ADVANCED JEWISH STUDIES, ESTABLISHED IN 1968, IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATION AND TO THE ADVANCEMENT OF RESEARCH IN THE AREA OF JEWISH LIFE AND CULTURE. NAMED AFTER RENOWNED SCHOLAR AND YIVO FOUNDER MAX WEINREICH, THE CENTER WORKS TO MAKE YIVO'S UNIQUE RESOURCES AND ITS SPECIALIZED KNOWLEDGE AVAILABLE TO UNIVERSITIES AND OTHER INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING, TO ENCOURAGE STUDY AND PROMOTE RESEARCH CONCERNING THE LIFE AND CULTURE OF EAST EUROPEAN JEWRY AND RELATED TOPICS, TO MARSHAL THE INTELLECTUAL RESOURCES IN THE FIELD OF SCHOLARSHIP, AND TO ASSIST YOUNG SCHOLARS IN QUALIFYING FOR WORK IN THIS FIELD.
THE BUND ARCHIVES - THE BUND ARCHIVES PROJECT IS A MULTI-YEAR PROJECT TO CONSERVE, PROCESS, AND DIGITIZE THE 3.5 MILLION PAGES OF JEWISH LABOR AND POLITICAL ARCHIVES THAT WERE DONATED TO YIVO BY THE BUND ARCHIVES IN 1992. THESE MATERIALS ARE FROM EASTERN EUROPE AND AMERICA AND COVER MAJOR POLITICAL, LABOR, AND SOCIAL MOVEMENTS IN VARIOUS COUNTRIES. AFTER THE PROJECT IS COMPLETE, THESE MATERIALS WILL BE ACCESSIBLE ONLINE FREE-OF-CHARGE. YIVO ESSENTIALLY BEGAN WORKING ON THIS PROJECT IN 2022.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ruth Levine Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Irene Pletka Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bruce Slovin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Deborah Veach Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Edward Blank Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Rubin From 0123 Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $148,681 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,361,520 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $182,512 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,510,201 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $699,505 |
| Investment income | $465,466 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $4,691 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $298,375 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,978,238 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $37,769 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $16,620 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $756,101 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $271,118 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,685,958 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $63,311 |
| Other employee benefits | $389,168 |
| Payroll taxes | $248,898 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,129,536 |
| Advertising and promotion | $35,091 |
| Office expenses | $235,494 |
| Information technology | $38,351 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $69,627 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $65,358 |
| Interest | $10,362 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $55,518 |
| Insurance | $38,728 |
| All other expenses | $2,798 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,591,907 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,905,524 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,395,185 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,177,599 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $50,326 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $87,358 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $20,963,065 |
| Investments—other securities | $13,872 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,741,909 |
| Total assets | $32,334,838 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $183,664 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $48,410 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $256,431 |
| Total liabilities | $488,505 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $21,481,618 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $10,364,715 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $32,334,838 |