EIN 13-1624124

New York Historical Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
390
Year formed
1809
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
New York Historical Society collects, preserves, and interprets material relevant to the history of the United States, specifically New York State and City. It provides educational programs for the general public, teachers, students, and children through its Education Department. Its museum gathers, preserves, and interprets materials related to American history seen through the lens of New York and holds one of the world's premier collections of historical artifacts. It is located in New York City.
Also known as...
Monique Quinn HCSR
Total revenues
$53,968,889
2023
Total expenses
$43,648,954
2023
Total assets
$222,197,434
2023
Num. employees
390
2023

Program areas at New York Historical Society

Museum and museum exhibitions - the founding mission of new-york Historical's museum is to gather, preserve, and interpret materials related to american history through the lens of New York. It holds one of the world's greatest collections of Historical artifacts, american art, and other materials. The museum's collection comprise about 80,000 objects. Exhibitions, both permanent and rotating, in-house and traveling, enable the new-york Historical Society to interpret and showcase these materials to the broadest possible public. For more information, see schedule o.
Library - the patricia d. klingenstein library at the new-york Historical Society 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. For more information, see schedule o.
Educational and public programs - the new-york Historical Society informs and educates the public through its school programs, adult public programs, and website. For more information, see schedule o.
Other program servicesnew-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.

Who funds New York Historical Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Gund Geoffrey FoundationGeneral Operating$2,100,000
Gilder FoundationHistory$2,000,000
Jewish Communal FundIn Furtherance of Grantee's Tax-Exempt Purpose$1,320,067
...and 184 more grants received totalling $15,425,958

Personnel at New York Historical Society

NameTitleCompensation
Louise MirrerPresident and Chief Executive Officer$763,739
Monique QuinnChief Financial Officer
Laura WashingtonChief Communications Officer and Vice President for Strategic Initiatives$138,617
Margaret HoferVice President Museum Director$191,518
Yashiris MoretaVice President for Operations and Capital Projects$141,375
...and 48 more key personnel

Financials for New York Historical Society

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$46,143,681
Program services$3,232,125
Investment income and dividends$922,121
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$72,882
Net rental income$2,119,174
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$678,519
Net income from fundraising events$-73,838
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$516,669
Miscellaneous revenues$357,556
Total revenues$53,968,889

Form 990s for New York Historical Society

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-062023-05-05990View PDF
2021-062022-05-03990View PDF
2020-062021-04-27990View PDF
2019-062021-01-21990View PDF
2018-062019-12-27990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
July 11, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 2 new vendors, including , and
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $1,320,067 from Jewish Communal Fund
April 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
February 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 66 new grant, including a grant for $500,000 from Charina Endowment Fund
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 17 new grant, including a grant for $625,000 from Beth and Ravenel Curry Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsLobbyingFundraising eventsOperates internationallyState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
170 Central Park West
New York, NY 10024
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
New York County, NY
Website URL
nyhistory.org:443/ 
Phone
(212) 873-3400
Facebook page
nyhistory 
Twitter profile
@nyhistory 
IRS details
EIN
13-1624124
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1809
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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