YIVO Institute for Jewish Research

Mission

YIVO is dedicated to fostering knowledge of the ongoing story of Jewish life, with a focus on the history and culture of East European Jewry—the ancestry of a significant proportion of Jews in the world today. This story has played an important role in shaping the times we live in. Scholars continue to uncover new layers of the story in our archives and library, one of the world's most important resources on Jewish life and history in Europe; Yiddish language, literature, and folklore; the Holocaust; and the American Jewish immigrant experience. YIVO brings their discoveries and insights to you and treasures from our collections through public programs, courses, exhibitions, award-winning publications, and websites.

Vision

To continue and expand upon YIVO’s founding mission to preserve, research, and educate, providing individuals worldwide a deeper historical and cultural understanding of eastern European Jewish heritage and strengthening Jewish identity. 1. Expand education and public programs 2. Continuing to develop YIVO’s digital capabilities and assets to reach a worldwide audience 3. Strengthen departmental infrastructure

Goals

1.YIVO is committed to educating the public about eastern European Jewish history & culture. YIVO’s programs include courses, book talks, lectures, films, & concerts, most are online & free of charge.
2.YIVO is engaged in a long-term process of digitizing our archival collections, making them available online free of charge for scholars & individuals.
3.YIVO continues to professionalize & grow its infrastructure to ensure the highest quality & sustainability of its work. YIVO’s archival staff has grown in number & in expertise to serve our users.

New York NY | EIN: 13-1641082

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501(c)(3) organization

15 West 16th Street,
New York NY 10011

https://www.yivo.org/

212-246-6080

YIVO Institute for Jewish Research

Mission

Vision

Goals

1.YIVO is committed to educating the public about eastern European Jewish history & culture. YIVO’s programs include courses, book talks, lectures, films, & concerts, most are online & free of charge.
2.YIVO is engaged in a long-term process of digitizing our archival collections, making them available online free of charge for scholars & individuals.
3.YIVO continues to professionalize & grow its infrastructure to ensure the highest quality & sustainability of its work. YIVO’s archival staff has grown in number & in expertise to serve our users.

New York NY | EIN: 13-1641082

Profile managed by nonprofit | Is this your nonprofit?

501(c)(3) organization

15 West 16th Street,
New York NY 10011

https://www.yivo.org/

212-246-6080

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Additional Information

Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes

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No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes

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Financial Statements:Yes

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Audit Oversight Committee:Yes

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No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes

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Records Retention Policy:Yes

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Tax Form Disclosed on Website:Yes

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100%	Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes
100%	No Material Diversion of Assets:Yes
100%	Financial Statements:Yes
100%	Audit Oversight Committee:Yes
100%	No Loans Reported To or From Officers:Yes
100%	Records Retention Policy:Yes
100%	Tax Form Disclosed on Website:Yes

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