JEWISH MUSEUM

Financials

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

1109 5TH AVE, NEW YORK, NY 10128-0118

In care of

% DAVID RUBENSTEIN

Principal officer (990 for 2024)

JAMES S SNYDER, 1109 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY 10128

Signed the 990

HYDEE BRESSLER, CFO & COO

Phone

(212) 423-3200

Website

WWW.THEJEWISHMUSEUM.ORG

Return prepared by

GRANT THORNTON ADVISORS LLC

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE JEWISH MUSEUM IS TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, EXHIBIT AND INTERPRET ART AND JEWISH CULTURE. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Program accomplishments

• MUSEUM PROGRAMS, GENERAL/OTHER:THE JEWISH MUSEUM IS AN ART MUSEUM COMMITTED TO ILLUMINATING THE COMPLEXITY AND VIBRANCY OF JEWISH CULTURE FOR A GLOBAL AUDIENCE. THROUGH DISTINCTIVE EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAMS THAT PRESENT THE WORK OF DIVERSE ARTISTS AND THINKERS, WE SHARE IDEAS, PROVOKE DIALOGUE, AND PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)THE JEWISH MUSEUM WAS THE FIRST INSTITUTION OF ITS KIND IN THE UNITED STATES AND IS ONE OF THE OLDEST JEWISH MUSEUMS IN THE WORLD. THE MUSEUM MAINTAINS A UNIQUE COLLECTION OF NEARLY 30,000 WORKS OF ART, CEREMONIAL OBJECTS, AND MEDIA REFLECTING THE GLOBAL JEWISH EXPERIENCE OVER MORE THAN 4,000 YEARS. LOCATED ON NEW YORK CITY'S MUSEUM MILE, IN THE LANDMARKED WARBURG MANSION, THE JEWISH MUSEUM IS A WELCOMING HOME TO AN EVER-CHANGING AND DYNAMIC RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR EXPLORING MULTIPLE FACETS OF THE GLOBAL JEWISH EXPERIENCE.IN ADDITION TO ENGAGING HISTORY: WORKS FROM THE COLLECTION, RECENT TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS INCLUDED DRAW THEM IN, PAINT THEM OUT: TRENTON DOYLE HANCOCK CONFRONTS PHILIP GUSTON; ILIT AZOULAY: MERE THINGS; THE BOOK OF ESTHER IN THE AGE OF REMBRANDT; AND BEN SHAHN, ON NONCONFORMITY. THE MUSEUM ALSO PRESENTS THE NEW YORK JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL IN PARTNERSHIP WITH FILM AT LINCOLN CENTER. TO PROVIDE CONTEXT FOR THE WORK ON DISPLAY, THE MUSEUM DEVELOPS EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS, FAMILIES, AND ADULT AUDIENCES OF EVERY AGE THAT SERVE APPROXIMATELY 30,000 INDIVIDUALS ONSITE AND 90,000 PEOPLE VIRTUALLY ANNUALLY; 13,000 OF WHICH ARE STUDENTS AND TEACHERS THROUGH TOURS, SCHOOL PARTNERSHIPS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. WE HAD PARTNERSHIPS WITH 26 DISTINCT SCHOOLS AND REACHED 33 TITLE 1 SCHOOLS AND 9 DISTRICT 75 SCHOOLS. OTHER EDUCATION OFFERINGS INCLUDE FAMILY PROGRAMS SUCH AS CONCERTS, ART-MAKING WORKSHOPS, AND GALLERY ACTIVITY GUIDES; INTERNSHIPS OFFERING PAID POSITIONS TO APPROXIMATELY 40 HIGH SCHOOL, UNDERGRADUATE AND GRADUATE STUDENTS ANNUALLY, SELECTED FROM 200 PLUS APPLICANTS; AND FREE ACCESS PROGRAMS FOR VISITORS WHO ARE BLIND OR HAVE LOW VISION, ARE DEAF, HAVE MEMORY LOSS, AND/OR HAVE LEARNING AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.
  Expenses $11,443,519 · revenue $2,989,376
• ART MUSEUM CONSERVATION PROGRAMS:ACQUISITION, STORAGE, CONSERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF COLLECTION OF JUDAICA OBJECTS, ART (SCULPTURE, PAINTINGS AND PHOTOGRAPHS), FILM RELATED TO ART AND JEWISH CULTURE.
  Expenses $7,746,165

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

IRS record

EIN

13-6146854

Tax-exempt status

501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization

Foundation status

Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))

Donations deductible (Pub 78)

Public charity, 50% deduction limit

Exempt since

1958

Accounting year ends

June

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Arts, culture and humanities (A500)

Assets (IRS master file)

$171,178,497

Income (IRS master file)

$56,646,055

Filing history

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 13-6146854).

Questions about JEWISH MUSEUM

What is the EIN of JEWISH MUSEUM?

The employer identification number (EIN) of JEWISH MUSEUM is 13-6146854.

Is JEWISH MUSEUM tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1958.

Are donations to JEWISH MUSEUM tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does JEWISH MUSEUM file?

Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.

When is the next return of JEWISH MUSEUM due?

The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.

When did JEWISH MUSEUM last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.

Who is the principal officer of JEWISH MUSEUM?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names JAMES S SNYDER.

Who are the officers and directors of JEWISH MUSEUM?

The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 46 people; 13 received compensation from the organization, the highest $652,763 (JAMES S SNYDER - HELEN, GOLDSMITH MENSCHEL DIRECTOR).

How much revenue does JEWISH MUSEUM have?

On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $33,802,678, expenses of $29,239,665 and total assets of $171,178,497 at year end.

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