Center For Jewish History Inc
Center For Jewish History Inc
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About this organization
Mission
The Center for Jewish History and its five partner organizations—American Jewish Historical Society, American Sephardi Federation, Leo Baeck Institute, Yeshiva University Museum and YIVO Institute for Jewish Research—provide access to more than 500,000 volumes and 100 million documents from their collections, including thousands of pieces of artwork, textiles, ritual objects, recordings, films and photographs. Taken as a whole, the collections span more than 600 years of Jewish history and comprise the largest and most comprehensive repository of the modern Jewish experience outside of Israel. At the Center, the history of the Jewish people is illuminated through scholarship and cultural programming, exhibitions and symposia, lectures and performances.
About
Building Operations: AS THE HOME TO FIVE PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS WITH OVER HALF A MILLION BOOKS AND FIVE MILES OF ARCHIVES, THE CENTER MAINTAINS HVAC TUNED FOR PRESERVATION OF COLLECTION MATERIALS, MAINTENANCE AND CLEANING OF OFFICE SPACES, UPKEEP OF BUILDING ENVELOPE, SHARED ONLINE PUBLIC ACCESS CATALOG, SHARED DATABASE FOR DIGITAL OBJECTS, ELEVATORS, READING ROOM MANAGEMENT SOFTWARE AND IT SERVICES - ALL for THE BENEFIT OF ALL of the PARTNERS, VISITORS TO THE FACILITY, AND OUR MANY ONLINE RESEARCHERS.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
From their filing, the objective of the non-profit is stated as “The center's mission is three-fold: to protect and preserve the history of the jewish people; to democratize access to information and foster research; and to educate diverse constituencies through public programs and exhibitions. the center opened its doors in late 2000 as the new central address of five organizations dedicated to preserving jewish history: american jewish historical society, american sephardi federation, leo baeck institute, yeshiva university museum and yivo institute for jewish research. the five partners hold collections that total more than 500,000 volumes and 100 million archival documents, including tens of thousands of textiles, ritual objects, recordings, films and photographs, and works of art.”.
When detailing its duties, they were outlined as: “The center is home to five members; it illuminates jewish history and culture through exhibits, digitization, library science and public programs.”.
- The legally reported state of operation for the non-profit is DE.
- According to the filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 is 15 West 16th Street, New York, NY, 10011.
- The non-profit's form for the year 2019 reports a total of 74 employees on their payroll.
- 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 -$279,325.
- The CEO's compensation within the organization is determined through a thorough evaluation by an impartial entity.
- The organization elects its board members.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 22 independent voting members.
- The organization has a professional fund raiser.
- The organization was formed in 1995.
- 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 $4,214,605 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $270,330 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization pays grants to individuals.
- 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.
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