American Jewish Historical Society

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “The american jewish historical society is the oldest ethnic, cultural archive in the united states. ajhs provides access to more than 25 million documents and 50,000 books, photographs, art and artifacts that reflect the history of the jewish presence in the united states from 1654 to the present. at our home on west 16th street in downtown manhattan, ajhs illuminates american jewish history through our many archival treasures, scholarship, exhibitions and public programs. among the treasures of this heritage are the handwritten original of emma lazarus' the new colossus, which graces the statue of liberty; records of the nation's leading jewish communal organizations; and important collections in the fields of education, philanthropy, science, sports, business and the arts. ajhs is the future of the american jewish past.american jewish past.”.

When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “Ajhs provides access to over 25 million documents as well as books, photographs and artifacts reflecting the history of the jewish presence in the u.s. from 1654 to the present.”.

• The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as DC.
• The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as 15 west 16th street - 5th Floor, New York, NY, 10011.
• The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 15 employees.
• Does not operate a hospital.
• Does not operate a school.
• Collects art.
• Does not provide credit counseling.
• Does not have foreign activities.
• Is not a donor advised fund.
• Is not a private foundation.
• Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
• Revenue less expenses is $257,178.
• The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
• The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
• The organization has 21 independent voting members.
• The organization was formed in 1898.
• The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
• The organization is required to file Schedule B.
• The organization is required to file Schedule J.
• The organization is required to file Schedule O.
• The organization pays $1,080,963 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
• The organization pays $466,963 in fundraising expenses.
• The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
• The organization has minutes of its meetings.
• The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
• The organization has fundraising events.
• The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.