New York Historical Society
81% goes to programs $7 to raise $100 Strong reserves
New York Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New York, New York, registered in 1938, with $62,293,942 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 81% of spending to programs.
170 Central Park W, New York, NY, 10024 EIN 13-1624124 Since 1938
Revenue (FY2023)
$62.3M
▲ 15.4% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$44.9M
Net assets
$211.0M
Employees
373
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
AProgram efficiency40% of the rating81% to programs · $7 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For New York Historical Society: 81% to programs · $7 to raise $100 earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating56 mo reserves · +28% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For New York Historical Society: 56 mo reserves · +28% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For New York Historical Society: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For New York Historical Society: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To collect, preserve, and interpret, for the broadest possible public, material relevant to the history of the united states in general and of new york state and city in particular.
What they do
Educational and public programs - the new york historical provides numerous educational programs that benefit the general public, teachers, students and children. for more information, see schedule o.
Library - the patricia d. klingenstein library at the new york historical is one of the first independent research libraries in the united states. its extensive collections, dating from the 16th century to the present, provide unique insights into the history of new york and the nation. collection strengths include: local history of new york city, new york state and the eastern seaboard; exploration and voyages; colonial history, the revolutionary war and early republic; mercantile history of new york and the expanding nation; american military and naval history; anglo-american slave trade and conditions of slavery in the united states; the civil war; religion and religious movements; new york city social services and charitable organizations; new york city architecture; portraiture and documentary photography; ephemera collections such as the bella c. landauer collection of business and advertising art.
The new york historical has a museum store which sells merchandise primarily related to the society's mission, current exhibitions or collection; offers space rentals to various organizations and individuals for special events; and receives royalties from publishers, web designers and individuals for the use of items in the collection.
Contact & location
- Address
- 170 Central Park W, New York, NY, 10024
- City
- New York
- State
- New York
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Historical Societies
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $45.1M (FY2013) to $62.3M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $32.9MNet assets $211.0M
Operating margin
28.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$243.9M
Total liabilities
$32.9M
Net assets
$211.0M
Salaries & benefits
$24.0M
54% of expenses
Board members
42
41 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $62,293,942▲15.4% | $44,854,925▲2.8% | $211,040,970▲10.4% | $243,917,321▲9.8% | 990 |
| 2022 | $53,968,889▲0.3% | $43,648,954▲4.1% | $191,162,933▲8.4% | $222,197,434▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $53,798,420▼4.5% | $41,949,217▲20.4% | $176,351,965▼3.5% | $198,363,647▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $56,360,280▲37.2% | $34,855,454▼16.6% | $182,837,936▲17.2% | $208,003,318▲14.3% | 990 |
| 2019 | $41,093,792▼3.7% | $41,775,267▼3.5% | $156,046,537▼1.9% | $181,964,309▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $42,663,982▲7.0% | $43,299,092▲7.8% | $159,074,558▲0.6% | $181,086,793▲6.6% | 990 |
| 2017 | $39,876,037▼15.1% | $40,166,979▲19.2% | $158,048,494▲2.1% | $169,918,287▲1.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $46,956,545▲31.8% | $33,697,074▼2.3% | $154,854,147▲13.9% | $167,646,065▲15.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $35,614,191▼4.3% | $34,481,640▼30.9% | $136,006,687▼0.7% | $144,785,492▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $37,196,348▼17.6% | $49,892,799▲62.2% | $136,966,138▼10.3% | $144,345,801▼9.8% | 990 |
| 2013 | $45,121,812 | $30,757,649▲7.0% | $152,649,043▲14.4% | $159,988,860▲14.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $28,755,256▲5.3% | $133,391,770▼0.3% | $139,567,864▼2.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $27,310,287▲37.0% | $133,748,383▼4.5% | $143,116,861▼4.1% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $19,928,309▲8.4% | $140,052,815▲10.2% | $149,231,250▲10.9% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $18,383,570 | $127,096,470 | $134,592,250 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Louise Mirrer — $822,535 (1.83% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louise Mirrer | President and Ceo | 45 | $822,535 |
| Richard Shein | Assistant Treasurer & Cfo (end 9/2023) | 45 | $304,787 |
| Freddy Taveras | Secretary, Evp & General Counsel | 45 | $276,358 |
| Valerie Paley | Svp and Library Director | 45 | $269,823 |
| Matthew Bregman | Vp Development (end 2/2024) | 45 | $251,781 |
| Margaret Hofer | Vp Museum Director (end 12/2023) | 45 | $222,924 |
| Frank Dimaiolo | Vp Human Resources | 45 | $210,793 |
| Marci Reaven-tanis | Vp History Exhibits (end 12/2023) | 45 | $209,734 |
| Armando Lopez | Director of It | 45 | $202,565 |
| Laura Washington | Cco & Vp Strategic Partnerships (end 1/2024) | 45 | $200,287 |
| Yashiris Moreta | Vp Operations and Capital Projects | 45 | $189,639 |
| Dale Gregory | Vp Public Programs (end 4/2023) | 45 | $171,129 |
| Leslie Hayes | Vp Education | 45 | $156,735 |
| Wendy Ikemoto | Vp Chief Curator (as of 12/2023) | 45 | $146,862 |
| Monique Quinn | Assistant Treasurer and Cfo (as of 9/2023) | 45 | $86,740 |
| Andrew H Tisch | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Anita Volz Wien | Trustee (as of 3/2024) | 1 | — |
| Barbara Knowles Debs | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Barry Barnett | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Bernard L Schwartz | Trustee (deceased 3/2024) | 1 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Am Stern Architects LLP | Architects | $5,012,085 |
| Kenneth Asmar Custom Interiors Inc | Windows Construction | $1,296,689 |
| Turner Construction Company | Construction | $995,466 |
| Aka Nyc Limited | Advertising | $696,184 |
| Zubatkin Owner Representation LLC | Construction Consultant | $613,737 |
Grants received · $36.0M total
118 grants to New York Historical Society totaling $36.0M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2024 | $901,195 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Arts and culture | 2024 | $301,500 |
| St Louis Community Foundation Incorporated | Membership support at the chairman's council level. all benefits are declined, including but limited to tickets for events and/or purchase of auction items such that the grant can be considered entirely charitable, underwriting history dinner (3/13) for nyhs | 2024 | $35,132 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $25,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For general support. | 2024 | $20,250 |
| T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc | Multiple | 2024 | $15,000 |
| The New York Community Trust | For program support. | 2024 | $10,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $5,224,524 |
| Fidelity Non-profit Management Foundation | New construction | 2023 | $2,500,000 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Religion | 2023 | $2,035,500 |
| Jewish Communal Fund | In furtherance of grantee's tax-exempt purpose | 2023 | $2,031,842 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2023 | $939,050 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $649,405 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Arts and culture | 2023 | $277,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is New York Historical Society a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. New York Historical Society is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 13-1624124, based in New York, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is New York Historical Society's EIN?
- New York Historical Society's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 13-1624124.
- How much revenue does New York Historical Society report?
- New York Historical Society reported $62,293,942 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of New York Historical Society's spending goes to programs?
- New York Historical Society spends about 81% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does New York Historical Society have?
- CharityIndex grades New York Historical Society A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does New York Historical Society's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on New York Historical Society's latest Form 990 is $822,535, paid to Louise Mirrer (President and Ceo).
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Data for New York Historical Society (EIN 13-1624124) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.