Center For Jewish History Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Center For Jewish History Inc employed 61 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Jewish History 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, Center For Jewish History Inc generated $13.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.0% 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
PRESERVE & PROMOTE JEWISH HISTORY & CULTURE THROUGH ARCHIVE, LIBRARY, EXHIBITS, AND PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BUILDING OPERATIONS: THE CENTER OWNS AND RUNS A 135,000-SQ-FT FACILITY DESIGNED FOR RESEARCH, PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT, AND COLLECTIONS PRESERVATION. IT INCLUDES AN AUDITORIUM, READING ROOM, GENEALOGY INSTITUTE, MEETING ROOMS, A SUITE OF ARCHIVAL PRESERVATION LABS, TWO FLOORS OF GALLERIES, SIX FLOORS OF OFFICES, AND TEN FLOORS OF STACKS. THE CENTER RUNS ALL ASPECTS OF THE BUILDING, FROM THE HVAC AND BUILDING ENVELOPE CRITICAL FOR COLLECTIONS PRESERVATION TO THE IT INFRASTRUCTURE RELIED UPON BY ALL PARTNERS, VISITORS, AND OUR MANY ONLINE RESEARCHERS.
ARCHIVE AND LIBRARY SERVICES: THE SHARED PUBLIC READING ROOM AND ONLINE CATALOG SYSTEMS ARE THE GATEWAYS TO DISCOVERING THE REMARKABLE COLLECTIONS HOUSED AT THE CENTER. LIBRARIANS ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST WITH ALL INQUIRIES. DIGITAL COLLECTIONS NUMBER OVER 12 MILLION AND SEE 1 MILLION VIEWS ANNUALLY. ARCHIVISTS OPEN NEW COLLECTIONS EVERY DAY, PHOTOGRAPHERS DIGITIZE MATERIALS FOR GLOBAL ONLINE ACCESS, AND CONSERVATORS CAREFULLY PRESERVE FRAGILE ITEMS.
ACADEMIC AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS: THE CENTER IS A PRIMARY DESTINATION FOR JEWISH HISTORY RESEARCHERS FROM YOUNG STUDENTS TO THE MOST SENIOR SCHOLARS. IT HOSTS A ROBUST ANNUAL COHORT OF SCHOLARS WHO CONDUCT INTENSIVE RESEARCH IN THE ARCHIVES, PRESENT THEIR RESEARCH, AND BENEFIT FROM AN ACTIVE INTELLECTUAL COMMUNITY. THE CENTER HAS HOSTED OVER 150 FELLOWS FROM UNIVERSITIES WORLDWIDE WHOSE PUBLICATIONS HAVE GONE ON TO WIN AWARDS. PUBLIC PROGRAMS ILLUMINATE JEWISH HISTORY AND CULTURE FOR DIVERSE AUDIENCES. THROUGH PRIVATE EVENTS AND PARTNERSHIPS, PRIMARILY WITH NONPROFIT JEWISH ORGANIZATIONS, THE CENTER BROADENS ITS REACH AND IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Peter Baldwin Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
David Friedman Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ronald Lieberman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Elisheva Carlebach Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Alexander Blavatnik Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Leonard Blavatnik Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Securit Security Guards, Fire & Life Safety Dire | 12/30/23 | $479,733 |
Kohler Ronan Llc Engineering - Facility Assessment And Ca | 12/30/23 | $102,225 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $168,116 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $698,841 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $10,307,921 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $372,780 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,174,878 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,640,256 |
Investment income | $561,402 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $158,223 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $11,163 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $13,554,947 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $19,500 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $244,602 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $682,718 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $286,747 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $2,996,397 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $72,911 |
Other employee benefits | $375,693 |
Payroll taxes | $278,434 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,051 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $53,191 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $46,326 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $1,359,143 |
Advertising and promotion | $70,507 |
Office expenses | $277,200 |
Information technology | $457,757 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $563,888 |
Travel | $89,243 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $15,683 |
Interest | $1,858 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,691,879 |
Insurance | $216,765 |
All other expenses | $26,401 |
Total functional expenses | $9,809,812 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $370,372 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,801,591 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $6,004,889 |
Accounts receivable, net | $373,214 |
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 | $249,636 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $25,964,311 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $16,491,885 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $819,021 |
Total assets | $53,074,919 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $678,878 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $81,257 |
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 | $48,337 |
Total liabilities | $808,472 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $29,569,931 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $22,696,516 |
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 | $53,074,919 |