Arts, Culture, Humanities : Libraries, Historical Societies and Landmark Preservation
National Yiddish Book Center
Rescuing books, inspiring readers
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (41.66) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 52.2% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 18.9% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 28.8% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.16 | ||
| Efficiency Rating | 0 Stars | ||
| (20.22) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 24.4% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 1.4% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 4.17 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (21.44) |
Income Statement (FYE 08/2008)
Contact Information
National Yiddish Book Center
Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Building
1021 West Street
Amherst, MA 01002
tel: (413) 256-4900
fax: (413) 256-4700
EIN: 04-2708878
Leadership (FYE 08/2008)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aaron Lansky | Executive Director (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.) | $200,104 | 5.58% |
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Mission
The National Yiddish Book Center works to rescue Yiddish and other modern Jewish books and celebrates the culture they contain. Supported by 30,000 members, we are now the largest and fastest-growing Jewish cultural organization in America. When the Center began in 1980, scholars estimated there were 70,000 Yiddish books still extant and recoverable. The Center recovered that number in six months and has gone on to recover 1.5 million volumes, with hundreds of additional books continuing to arrive each week. Our goal is to return old books to a new generation of readers.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| National Yiddish Book Center - MA | 41.66 |  |
| Boston Athenaeum - MA | 61.06 |  |
| The Newberry Library - IL | 57.17 | |
| The Morgan Library & Museum - NY | 52.27 | |
| Library Company of Philadelphia - PA | 50.56 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| National Yiddish Book Center - MA | 41.66 | |
| Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation - CA | 55.67 | |
| John F. Kennedy Library Foundation - MA | 43.81 | |
| George Bush Presidential Library Foundation - TX | 44.03 | |
| Boston Athenaeum - MA | 61.06 | |
