Arts, Culture, Humanities : Libraries, Historical Societies and Landmark Preservation
The New-York Historical Society
Making history matter
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (65.48) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 79.8% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 13.7% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 6.3% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.06 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (37.98) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 22.1% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 31.7% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 1.11 | ||
| Capacity Rating | |
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| (27.50) |
Income Statement (FYE 06/2007)
Contact Information
The New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West
New York, NY 10024
tel: (212) 485-9288
fax: (212) 874-8706
EIN: 13-1624124
Leadership (FYE 06/2007)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louise Mirrer | President, CEO (The person identified as holding the highest position of management, and therefore who would normally be responsible for carrying out the mission of the charity and leading the organization on a day-to-day basis.) | $325,240 | 1.67% | |
| Other Salaries of Note | ||||
| Kenneth Jackson | Trustee (Using information reported on an organization's most recent Form 990, we include as compensation an individual's salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and other allowances. We do not include contributions to benefit plans or compensation deferred to a future date.) | $31,539 | 0.16% | |
Donor Privacy Policy
YES, this charity has a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
The New-York Historical Society is dedicated to exploring the connections between the events of the past and our lives today. Founded in 1804, its programs examine the richly layered history of New York City and State and the nation, fulfilling its dual role as a public educational center and scholarly institution. It holds one of the country's greatest collections of American art and historical artifacts, and one of the most comprehensive independent research libraries in the country.
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| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| The New-York Historical Society - NY | 65.48 | |
| The Los Angeles Conservancy - CA | 56.30 |  |
| American Jewish Historical Society - NY | 56.39 | |
| Indiana Historical Society - IN | 58.21 | |
| Wisconsin Historical Foundation - WI | 66.15 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| The New-York Historical Society - NY | 65.48 | |
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