Arts, Culture, Humanities : Libraries, Historical Societies and Landmark Preservation
American Jewish Historical Society
Fostering awareness and appreciation of the American Jewish heritage
Rating
| Overall Rating |  |
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| (56.39) | |||
| Organizational Efficiency | |||
| Program Expenses | 73.7% | ||
| Administrative Expenses | 22.5% | ||
| Fundraising Expenses | 3.7% | ||
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.11 | ||
| Efficiency Rating |  |
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| (29.87) | |||
| Organizational Capacity | |||
| Primary Revenue Growth | 7.7% | ||
| Program Expenses Growth | 9.0% | ||
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 1.10 | ||
| Capacity Rating |  |
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| (26.51) |
Income Statement (FYE 07/2006)
Contact Information
American Jewish Historical Society
15 West Sixteenth Street
New York, NY 10011
tel: (212) 294-6160
fax: (212) 294-6161
EIN: 13-1764804
Leadership (FYE 07/2006)
| Name | Title | Compensation | % of Expenses | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sidney Lapidus | 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.) | None reported | -- | |
| Other Salaries of Note | ||||
| Michael Feldberg | Director of Research (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.) | $165,000 | 7.11% | |
| Herbert Klein | Director of Marketing (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.) | $85,000 | 3.66% | |
| Cathryn Krugman | Director of Development (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.) | $80,000 | 3.45% | |
Donor Privacy Policy
NO, this charity does not have a written donor privacy policy.
Mission
Founded in 1892, the mission of the American Jewish Historical Society is to foster awareness and appreciation of the American Jewish heritage and to serve as a national scholarly resource for research through the collection, preservation and dissemination of materials relating to American Jewish history. The American Jewish Historical Society is the oldest national ethnic historical organization in the United States. The Society's library, archives, photograph, and art and artifacts collections document the American Jewish experience.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Historical Society - NY | 56.39 |  |
| Indiana Historical Society - IN | 58.21 | |
| The Los Angeles Conservancy - CA | 56.30 | |
| The New-York Historical Society - NY | 65.48 | |
| Wisconsin Historical Foundation - WI | 66.15 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| American Jewish Historical Society - NY | 56.39 | |
| Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund - DC | 29.41 |  |
| National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund - DC | 42.11 | |
| Center for Jewish History - NY | 42.47 | |
| Daughters of the American Revolution - DC | 31.48 | |
| Marine Corps Heritage Foundation - VA | 46.02 | |
