Form990


Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2024 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2024 , and ending 06-30-2025
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
New York Historical Society
 
 
Doing business as
The New York Historical
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
170 CENTRAL PARK WEST
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW YORK, NY10024
D Employer identification number

13-1624124
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 112,412,857
F Name and address of principal officer:
LOUISE MIRRER
170 CENTRAL PARK WEST
NEW YORK,NY10024
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
WWW.NYHISTORY.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
Group exemption number  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1809
M State of legal domicile: NY
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: 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.
2 Check this box
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 41
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 40
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 351
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 142
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a 26,904
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 45,016,098 34,444,595
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 2,568,666 3,311,261
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 8,882,537 1,862,634
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 5,826,641 3,525,395
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 62,293,942 43,143,885
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 60,000 60,000
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....   0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 24,042,803 23,311,861
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 105,000 180,000
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 2,882,974    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 20,647,122 19,606,328
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 44,854,925 43,158,189
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 17,439,017 -14,304
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 243,917,321 280,032,481
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 32,876,351 62,395,264
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 211,040,970 217,637,217
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE FOUNDING MISSION OF THE NEW-YORK HISTORICAL SOCIETY ("THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL "TNYH") IS 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.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? .....................
If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ...........................
If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 17,078,072 including grants of $ 60,000 ) (Revenue $ 3,214,227 )
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING - THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL'S OFFERINGS SPAN GROUNDBREAKING EXHIBITIONS, ACCLAIMED EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS NATIONWIDE, AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING CONVERSATIONS AMONG LEADING SCHOLARS, JOURNALISTS, AND THINKERS ABOUT THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF THE AMERICAN EXPERIMENT. EDUCATION AT TNYH EXTENDS FAR BEYOND THE CLASSROOM TO ENCOMPASS GALLERY EXPERIENCES, ONSTAGE PROGRAMMING, AND COMMUNITY-BASED INITIATIVES THAT ENGAGE LEARNERS ACROSS THE CITY AND AROUND THE COUNTRY. DRAWING ON EXPERT RESEARCH AND RIGOROUS PEDAGOGY, TNYH DELIVERS ACCURATE AND ACCESSIBLE INTERPRETATIONS OF AMERICAN HISTORY TO A GROWING, MULTIGENERATIONAL COMMUNITY. THROUGH A WIDE ARRAY OF EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS, TNYH DEEPENS PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE NATION'S PAST AND FOSTERS INFORMED CIVIC PARTICIPATION. ALL TOLD, TNYH PROVIDES HUNDREDS OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT LEARNERS OF ALL AGES, SPANNING THE GENERAL PUBLIC, K-12 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS, AND YOUNGER CHILDREN NOT YET IN SCHOOL. FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEE SCHEDULE O.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 13,416,827 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 47,203 )
CARE AND CONSERVATION OF COLLECTIONS - NEW YORK'S FIRST MUSEUM, THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL, IS A LEADING CULTURAL INSTITUTION DOCUMENTING OVER 400 YEARS OF AMERICAN HISTORY THROUGH A PEERLESS COLLECTION OF ART, DOCUMENTS, AND ARTIFACTS. TNYH'S COLLECTION COMPRISES OVER 80,000 OBJECTS. TNYH'S PATRICIA D. KLINGENSTEIN LIBRARY IS ONE OF THE OLDEST, MOST DISTINGUISHED RESEARCH LIBRARIES IN THE UNITED STATES AND A VITAL CENTER OF RESEARCH INTO THE HISTORY OF NEW YORK AND THE NATION. AMONG ITS EXTENSIVE COLLECTIONS ARE MILLIONS OF BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, MAPS, MANUSCRIPTS AND ARCHIVAL COLLECTIONS, PRINTS, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND ARCHITECTURAL COLLECTIONS FROM THE 16TH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT. THESE HOLDINGS, MANY OF THEM UNIQUE, REVEAL THE COMPLEXITY OF HISTORY AND INSPIRE ENGAGEMENT, DISCOVERY, AND ORIGINAL SCHOLARSHIP. FOR MORE INFORMATION, SEE SCHEDULE O.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 4,046,059 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 49,831 )
Other Programmatic Activities - 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.
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expenses34,540,958
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule AClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I.............
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment
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4
Yes
 
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I.........................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II....
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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8
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV..............
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
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10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIIClick to see attachment
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11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII.......
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX............
11d
 
No
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
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11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment
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12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
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14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....Click to see attachment
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17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............ Click to see attachment
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18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....
21
 
No
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........Click to see attachment
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22
Yes
 
23
Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment
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23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................
25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part III.........................
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................
28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....
28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
 
No
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
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29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................Click to see attachment
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30
Yes
 
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
316
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
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Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................
2a
351
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...
6a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................
7c
 
No
d
If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....
13b
 
c
Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
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Form 990 (2024)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
1a
41
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
40
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .
4
 
No
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .......................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?
10b
 
No
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
 
No
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
CA , FL , GA , AL , HI , IL , KS , KY , MD , MA , MI , MN , MS , NH , NJ , NM , NY , NC , ND , OR , PA , RI , SC , TN , VA , AR , WV , WI
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
MONIQUE QUINN170 CENTRAL PARK WEST   NEW YORK,NY10024 (212) 873-3400
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) Andrew H Tisch......................................................................
Vice Chair
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(2) Hsin-Mei Agnes Hsu......................................................................
Chair
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(3) John Monsky......................................................................
Vice Chair
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(4) Louise Mirrer......................................................................
President and CEO
 45.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       894,454 0 123,616
(5) Russell P Pennoyer......................................................................
Treasurer
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(6) Suzanne F Peck......................................................................
Vice Chair
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X   X       0 0 0
(7) Anita Volz Wien......................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(8) Arnold Chavkin......................................................................
Trustee (As of 10/2024)
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(9) Barbara Knowles Debs......................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(10) Barry Barnett......................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(11) Brian Kane......................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(12) Bridget Van Kralingen......................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(13) Buzzy Geduld......................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(14) Daniel Cohen......................................................................
Trustee (End 10/2024)
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(15) David W Zalaznick......................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(16) Edward R Hintz......................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
(17) Elie Hirschfeld......................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.................
0.0 		X           0 0 0
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 8
Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) Elizabeth B Dater........................................................................
Trustee (Deceased 11/2024)
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(19) Ernest Tollerson........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(20) Gillian Steel........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(21) Helen Appel........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(22) Jane Weitzman........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(23) Jean Margo Reid........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(24) Joel I Picket........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(25) Jonathan M Moses........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(26) Joseph A DiMenna........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(27) Judith Berkowitz........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(28) Keith Wofford........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(29) Lawrence Neubauer........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(30) Lois Chiles........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(31) Mary Edlow........................................................................
Trustee (As of 5/2025)
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(32) Michael Hormel........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(33) Michael Solender........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(34) Michael Weisberg........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(35) Norman Benzaquen........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(36) Peter May........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(37) Ravenel B Curry III........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(38) Richard Reiss JR........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(39) Roger Hertog........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(40) Sally Klingenstein Martell........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(41) Sidney Lapidus........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(42) Susan Waterfall........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(43) Sy Sternberg........................................................................
Trustee
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(44) Tarky Lombardi Jr........................................................................
Trustee (Deceased 11/2024)
 1.0
.......................0.0 		X           0 0 0
(45) Freddy Taveras........................................................................
Secretary, EVP & General Counsel
 45.0
.......................0.0 		    X       319,542 0 65,118
(46) Monique Quinn........................................................................
Assistant Treasurer and CFO
 45.0
.......................0.0 		    X       297,353 0 38,290
(47) Derek Lance........................................................................
VP Development (End 6/2025)
 45.0
.......................0.0 		      X     163,348 0 15,105
(48) Frank DiMaiolo........................................................................
VP Human Resources
 45.0
.......................0.0 		      X     221,022 0 37,975
(49) Leslie Hayes........................................................................
VP Education
 45.0
.......................0.0 		      X     163,474 0 62,187
(50) Matthew Bregman........................................................................
VP Development (end 2/2024)
 45.0
.......................0.0 		      X     214,573 0 56,532
(51) Valerie Paley........................................................................
SVP and Library Director
 45.0
.......................0.0 		      X     280,840 0 43,220
(52) Wendy Ikemoto........................................................................
VP Chief Curator
 45.0
.......................0.0 		      X     189,797 0 31,663
(53) Arlene Barnard........................................................................
Controller (End 5/2025)
 45.0
.......................0.0 		        X   154,865 0 31,306
(54) Armando Lopez........................................................................
Director of IT
 45.0
.......................0.0 		        X   205,844 0 74,436
(55) Emily Croll........................................................................
Dir. of Collections & Curatorial Affairs (End 1/2025)
 45.0
.......................0.0 		        X   167,511 0 49,074
(56) Kenneth Weine........................................................................
SVP & Chief Content Officer
 45.0
.......................0.0 		        X   190,769 0 0
(57) Yashiris Moreta........................................................................
VP Operations and Capital Projects
 45.0
.......................0.0 		        X   196,817 0 34,836
(58) Margaret Hofer........................................................................
FORMER VP MUSEUM DIRECTOR
 0.0
.......................0.0 		          X 208,549 0 29,150
1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 3,868,758 0 692,508
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 35
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............
3
Yes
 
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
TURNER CONSTRUCTION COMPANY

66 HUDSON BLVD EAST
NEW YORK,NY10001 		CONSTRUCTION 25,714,719
ROBERT AM STERN ARCHITECTS LLP

ONE PARK AVENUE
NEW YORK,NY10016 		ARCHITECT 3,371,335
KENNETH ASMAR CUSTOM INTERIORS INC

548 SHREWSBURY AVENUE
TINTON FALLS,NJ07701 		CONSTRUCTION 1,595,811
ZUBATKIN OWNER REPRESENTATION LLC

1250 BROADWAY FL 10
NEW YORK,NY10001 		OWNER'S REPRESENTATION 1,289,988
SECURITAS SECURITY SERVICES USA INC

498 SEVENTH AVE
NEW YORK,NY10018 		SECURITY SERVICES 829,182
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 33
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b 1,107,279
c Fundraising events..1c 3,629,135
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 3,924,304
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 25,783,877
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 1,291,308
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 34,444,595
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a ADMISSION 712110 1,701,518 1,701,518    
b EDUCATION & PUBLIC PROGRAMS 611600 884,157 884,157    
c TRAVELING EXHIBITS 611600 299,442 299,442    
d MEMBERSHIP DUES 712110 329,110 329,110    
e REPRODUCTION FEES 712110 49,831 49,831    
f All other program service revenue. 47,203 47,203 0 0
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ..... 3,311,261
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 1,101,339   -18,703 1,120,042
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds        
5 Royalties........... 80,535     80,535
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a 2,758,849  
b Less: rental expenses 6b    
c Rental income or (loss) 6c 2,758,849 0
d Net rental income or (loss)....... 2,758,849     2,758,849
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a 69,160,139  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b 68,398,844  
c Gain or (loss) 7c 761,295 0
d Net gain or (loss)......... 761,295     761,295
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 3,629,135of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 116,700
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 334,924
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events.. -218,224   -218,224
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a 1,132,404
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b 535,204
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory.. 597,200   45,607 551,593
OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a CATERING 900099 217,020     217,020
b REIMBURSEMENT/REBATE 900099 56,505     56,505
c OTHER REVENUE 900099 33,510     33,510
d All other revenue .... 0 0 0 0
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... 307,035
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 43,143,885 3,311,261 26,904 5,361,125
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 10
Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising
expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....    
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ........... 60,000 60,000
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 3,748,625 994,820 2,339,161 414,644
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 14,462,896 12,515,742 1,044,601 902,553
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 910,572 749,969 105,507 55,096
9 Other employee benefits ....... 2,989,381 2,479,189 330,845 179,347
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,200,387 989,851 138,010 72,526
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 12,787   12,787  
c Accounting ........... 188,741   188,741  
d Lobbying ........... 90,000   90,000  
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 180,000 180,000
f Investment management fees ...... 21,676   21,676  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 2,737,218 2,467,651 162,534 107,033
12 Advertising and promotion .... 742,356 685,575 31,308 25,473
13 Office expenses ....... 444,595 306,649 11,439 126,507
14 Information technology ...... 672,133 521,477 69,808 80,848
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 2,868,248 2,721,144 104,846 42,258
17 Travel ............ 250,186 198,692 16,329 35,165
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 78,143 48,702 26,994 2,447
20 Interest ........... 423,344   423,344  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 7,144,608 6,562,286 491,315 91,007
23 Insurance ... 224,000 216,126 5,906 1,968
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a OTHER SUPPLIES 981,481 420,953 47,037 513,491
b EQUIP AND REPAIR 892,535 817,690 46,606 28,239
c EXHIBITION COSTS 673,342 672,600 371 371
d COLLECTION ACQUISITIONS 514,157 514,157    
e All other expenses 646,778 597,685 25,092 24,001
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 43,158,189 34,540,958 5,734,257 2,882,974
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 6,727,021 1 4,876,441
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 17,442,537 2 6,731,123
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 36,953,745 3 27,082,087
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 3,754,715 4 4,455,747
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
0 5 0
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ........... 0 7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............ 340,044 8 338,335
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 3,044,171 9 2,518,805
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 287,689,128
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 122,701,748 112,046,580 10c 164,987,380
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 14,333,911 11 11,878,440
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 42,638,173 12 51,531,478
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13  
14 Intangible assets ............... 0 14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 6,636,424 15 5,632,645
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 243,917,321 16 280,032,481
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 8,952,690 17 10,523,287
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 1,360,525 19 2,541,039
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities ......... 0 20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 0 21  
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 11,328,328 23 38,866,453
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 24  
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D 11,234,808 25 10,464,485
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 32,876,351 26 62,395,264
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 62,267,581 27 54,693,776
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 148,773,389 28 162,943,441
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds ..... 0 29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ... 0 30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds 0 31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 211,040,970 32 217,637,217
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 243,917,321 33 280,032,481
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
43,143,885
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
43,158,189
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
-14,304
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
211,040,970
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
6,610,551
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
217,637,217
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
3a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.
3b
Yes
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Additional Data


Software ID: 24020961
Software Version: 2024v5.1
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
New York Historical Society
 
Employer identification number

13-1624124
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status (All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 32,706,118 45,614,370 46,124,981 45,016,098 34,444,595 203,906,162
2 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf ....           0
3 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..           0
4 Total. Add lines 1 through 3 32,706,118 45,614,370 46,124,981 45,016,098 34,444,595 203,906,162
5 The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f) .. 17,021,482
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 186,884,680
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 32,706,118 45,614,370 46,124,981 45,016,098 34,444,595 203,906,162
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 826,155 2,792,677 3,114,177 3,222,393 3,959,426 13,914,828
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..           0
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 761,007 1,282,650 1,574,739 1,075,664 1,477,084 6,171,144
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 223,992,134
12
12
12,183,676
13
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
83.434 %
15
15
84.850 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......................right arrow
b
33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 of Part I or if the organization failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .            
2 Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose            
3 Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....            
4 Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...            
5 The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge            
6 Total. Add lines 1 through 5            
7a Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons            
b Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.            
c Add lines 7a and 7b..            
8 Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)  
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
9 Amounts from line 6...            
10a Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..            
b Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.            
c Add lines 10a and 10b.            
11 Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.            
12 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
33 1/3% support tests-2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow
b
33 1/3 % support tests—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow
20
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 4
Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 5
Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 6
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by 0.035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 1  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity 		2  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 3  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 4  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) 5  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions 6  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 7  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions 		8  
9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 9  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 10  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2024 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019.......  
b From 2020.......  
c From 2021.......  
d From 2022.......  
e From 2023.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2024 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2019 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2024 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions. 		 
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. 		 
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines
3j and 4c. 		 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2020.....  
b Excess from 2021.....  
c Excess from 2022.....  
d Excess from 2023.....  
e Excess from 2024.....  
Schedule A (Form 990) (2024)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income DESCRIPTION - OTHER INCOME, COLUMN A - 190596.0, COLUMN B - 309267.0, COLUMN C - 357556.0, COLUMN D - 185627.0, COLUMN E - 307035.0, COLUMN F - 1350081.0; DESCRIPTION - GROSS INCOME FROM FUNDRAISING EVENTS, COLUMN A - 87240.0, COLUMN B - 254200.0, COLUMN C - 267300.0, COLUMN D - 79450.0, COLUMN E - 116700.0, COLUMN F - 804890.0; DESCRIPTION - GROSS INCOME FROM SALE OF INVENTORY, COLUMN A - 483171.0, COLUMN B - 719183.0, COLUMN C - 949883.0, COLUMN D - 810587.0, COLUMN E - 1053349.0, COLUMN F - 4016173.0;
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024


Additional Data


Software ID: 24020961
Software Version: 2024v5.1
Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

right arrow Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Name of the organization
New York Historical Society
 
Employer identification number

13-1624124
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ
501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization


Form 990-PF
501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note:  Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2
Name of organization
New York Historical Society
  		Employer identification number
13-1624124
Part I
Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
 
 
 
 
  ,    

$ RESTRICTED


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 
 

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 3
Name of organization
New York Historical Society
  		Employer identification number

13-1624124
Part II
Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a)
No. from Part I 		(b)
Description of noncash property given 		(c)
FMV (or estimate)
(See instructions) 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 4
Name of organization
New York Historical Society
  		Employer identification number

13-1624124
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
(a)
No. from Part I		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
 
(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

right arrow Complete if the organization is described below. right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
New York Historical Society
 
Employer identification number

13-1624124
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

2
Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions ....................................................................right arrow
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................right arrow
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................right arrow
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... right arrow
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................right arrow

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........right arrow

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50084S
Schedule C (Form 990) 2024

Schedule C (Form 990) 2024
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check right arrowexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check right arrow
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2021 (b) 2022 (c) 2023 (d) 2024 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
Schedule C (Form 990) 2024


Schedule C (Form 990) 2024
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
No
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
 
No
 
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
Yes
 
90,000
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
90,000
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule C, Part II-B, Line 1 DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE LOBBYING ACTIVITY THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL ENGAGES A LOBBYING FIRM TO PROVIDE SUPPORT SECURING AND EXPEDITING FUNDS INCLUDED IN STATE AND CITY BUDGET APPROPRIATIONS.
Schedule C (Form 990) 2024


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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
right arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
right arrow Attach to Form 990.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
New York Historical Society
 
Employer identification number

13-1624124
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of grants from (during year)    
4 Aggregate value at end of year ........    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ...................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................... 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
tax year right arrow  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................right arrow $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................right arrow $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 52283D
Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule D (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table: Amount
c Beginning balance ............................. 1c  
d Additions during the year ............................ 1d  
e Distributions during the year .......................... 1e  
f Ending balance ................................ 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a) Current year (b) Prior year (c) Two years back (d) Three years back (e) Four years back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 67,620,538 65,137,567 61,801,443 78,023,497 65,390,673
b Contributions ... 18,141 4,664 1,005,928 365,557 27,704
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 7,848,341 7,744,182 4,945,590 -14,429,937 14,656,087
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		2,957,658 5,265,875 2,615,394 2,157,674 2,050,967
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 72,529,362 67,620,538 65,137,567 61,801,443 78,023,497
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow23.65 %
b
Permanent endowment right arrow76.35 %
c
Term endowment right arrow0 %
The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) Unrelated organizations .................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) Related organizations .................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis
(investment) 		(b) Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land .....   2,335,100 2,335,100
b Buildings ....   149,759,759 91,350,303 58,409,456
c Leasehold improvements   482,644 482,644 0
d Equipment ....   9,762,976 9,282,405 480,571
e Other .....   125,348,649 21,586,396 103,762,253
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..right arrow 164,987,380
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........    
(2) Closely-held equity interests........    
(3) Other
(A) Closely-held equity interests		    

(B) Financial derivatives		    

(C) Investments - publicly traded securities		    

(D) Absolute return funds		 572,112 F

(E) Multi-strategy / globally diversified funds		 50,959,366 F
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)right arrow 51,531,478
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)right arrow  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........right arrow  
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
Federal Income Taxes  
Other liabilities  
LEASE LIABILITIES 6,092,665
ASSET RETIREMENT OBLIGATION 4,371,820





Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)right arrow 10,464,485
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 50,157,964
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a 6,610,551
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d -110,000
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e 6,500,551
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3 43,657,413
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a 21,676
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b -535,204
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c -513,528
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 43,143,885
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1 43,561,717
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d 535,204
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e 535,204
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3 43,026,513
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a 21,676
b Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 4b 110,000
c Add lines 4a and 4b..................... 4c 131,676
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 43,158,189
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule D, Part III, Line 1a Collections of art - financial statement footnote COLLECTIONS ARE NOT CAPITALIZED IN THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. COLLECTIONS, INCLUDING LIBRARY HOLDINGS, ARE HELD FOR PUBLIC EXHIBITION, EDUCATION, AND RESEARCH. THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL'S BOARD HAS ADOPTED A POLICY WHEREBY ANY PROCEEDS FROM THE SALE OF COLLECTION ITEMS CAN BE UTILIZED ONLY FOR ACQUISITIONS, DIRECT CARE (E.G., CONSERVATION, PRESERVATION, REHOUSING, OR STORAGE), PROCESSING, AND/OR CATALOGING OF THE COLLECTIONS AND COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT.
Schedule D, Part III, Line 4 Collections of art - description of collections THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL HAS TWO MAIN COLLECTIONS - A LIBRARY COLLECTION AND A MUSEUM COLLECTION. THE LIBRARY AND MUSEUM'S HOLDINGS COMPRISE MORE THAN TWO MILLION WORKS RELATING TO THE FOUNDING OF THE UNITED STATES, THE HISTORY OF ART IN AMERICA, AND THE HISTORY OF NEW YORK AND ITS PEOPLE. THE COLLECTION INCLUDES PAINTINGS, DRAWINGS, SCULPTURES, FURNITURE, DECORATIVE ARTS, SHIP MODELS, TOYS, AND CARRIAGES. THE LIBRARY'S VAST AND INTERRELATED COLLECTIONS INCLUDE 20,000 LINEAR FEET OF MANUSCRIPTS AND ARCHIVES, 350,000 BOOKS AND PAMPHLETS; 550,000 PHOTOGRAPHIC PRINTS AND NEGATIVES; 560,000 DRAWINGS, PLANS, AND BLUEPRINTS IN THE ARCHITECTURE COLLECTIONS; 15,000 MAPS AND ATLASES; 10,000 NEWSPAPER TITLES (INCLUDING THE FOURTH LARGEST COLLECTION OF PRE-1820 AMERICAN NEWSPAPER TITLES IN THE UNITED STATES); 300,000 PRINTS AND GRAPHIC ARTWORKS; 20,000 BROADSIDES; AND SUBSTANTIAL COLLECTIONS OF EPHEMERA. THE COLLECTIONS ARE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL'S MISSION TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, AND INTERPRET AMERICAN HISTORY AND ART THROUGH ITS MATERIAL CULTURE LEGACY. MORE INFORMATION CAN BE OBTAINED ABOUT BOTH COLLECTIONS AT WWW.NYHISTORY.ORG.
Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 Intended uses of endowment funds THE INTENDED USE OF THE ENDOWMENT IS TO SUPPORT THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL'S PROGRAMS INCLUDING: LIBRARY, MUSEUM, EDUCATION AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS, COLLECTION ACQUISITIONS, AND GENERAL OPERATIONS.
Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION, EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE (THE CODE) FOR RELATED ACTIVITIES. CONTRIBUTIONS TO IT ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE BY DONORS AS PRESCRIBED BY THE CODE. IN ADDITION, THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL IS TAX-EXEMPT FROM STATE AND LOCAL INCOME TAX FOR RELATED ACTIVITIES, PROPERTY TAXES, AND SALES TAX. THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL RECOGNIZES THE EFFECT OF INCOME TAX POSITIONS ONLY IF THOSE POSITIONS ARE MORE LIKELY THAN NOT OF BEING SUSTAINED. THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL HAS EVALUATED ITS TAX POSITIONS AND HAS DETERMINED THAT IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THAT THERE ARE NO SIGNIFICANT UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS AND THAT IT WILL CONTINUE TO BE EXEMPT FROM TAXES.
Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2(d) Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 INDIRECT COSTS OF SPECIAL EVENTS - -110000
Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4(b) Other revenues in form 990 not in audited financial statements COST OF GOODS SOLD - -535204
Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 COST OF GOODS SOLD - 535204
Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4(b) Other expenses in form 990 not in audited financial statements INDIRECT COSTS OF SPECIAL EVENTS - 110000
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right arrow Attach to Form 990.Right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
New York Historical Society
 
Employer identification number

13-1624124
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in the region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in the region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in the region
Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Investments   3,919,247
South Asia 0 0 Program Services STORE INVENTORY 5,549
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services STORE INVENTORY 18,849
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services LEGAL SERVICES 3,944
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services LICENSING FEES 3,220
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services SOFTWARE 5,700
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services BOOK PRODUCTION FEES 20,312
North America (Canada & Mexico only) 0 0 Program Services COLLECTION ACQUISITION 121,500
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services EXHIBITION CASEWORK FABRICATION 152,631
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 royalties   0
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .... 0 0 4,250,952
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 4,250,952
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
noncash
assistance 		(g) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule F (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. See instructions.
ReturnReference Explanation
Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN-Accrual; EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND)-Accrual; NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY)-Accrual; SOUTH ASIA-Accrual
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
   
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19, or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
New York Historical Society
 
Employer identification number

13-1624124
Part I
Fundraising Activities.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If "Yes," list the 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
 
Barbi Zakin Events LLC
370 East 76th Street Suite B503
 
New York, NY10021 		Special Events   No 3,745,835 180,000 3,565,835
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 3,745,835 180,000 3,565,835
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
CA, FL, GA, AL, HI, IL, KS, KY, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, VA, AR, WV, WI
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

HISTORY MAKERS GALA
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

WOMEN IN PUBLIC LIFE LUCHEON
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
3,275,100
470,735
 
3,745,835

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
3,179,700
449,435
 
3,629,135
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
95,400
21,300
0
116,700



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . .        
7 Food and beverages . . . 12,947 783   13,730
8 Entertainment . . . . 2,500     2,500
9 Other direct expenses . . . 225,647 93,047   318,694
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 334,924
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -218,224
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue
(a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (add col.(a) through col.(c))

1
Gross revenue . . . . .
 
 
 
 
VerticalDirectExpenses

2
Cash prizes . . . . .
 
 
 
 

3
Noncash prizes . . . .
 
 
 
 

4
Rent/facility costs . . . .
 
 
 
 

5
Other direct expenses . . .
 
 
 
 


6

Volunteer labor . . . .
%
%
%


7
Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

8
Net gaming income summary. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
YesNo
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
YesNo
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
YesNo
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YesNo
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address of the third party:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule G, Part I, Line 2b(ii) Describe the custody or control arrangement. BARBI ZAKIN EVENTS LLC-THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL CONTRACTED WITH ONE PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISER DURING THE TAX YEAR - BARBI ZAKIN EVENTS LLC. CONTRACTS WITH BARBI ZAKIN EVENTS LLC RELATED TO CONSULTING WORK FOR TWO FUNDRAISING EVENTS AND ONE DONOR EVENT DURING THE TAX YEAR. EACH CONTRACT CALLED FOR THE PAYMENT OF A FLAT FEE AND THE REIMBURSEMENT OF OUT-OF-POCKET EXPENSES (I.E., STAMPS, OFFICE SUPPLIES, AND COPIES OF MATERIALS). THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL DIRECTLY PAID FOR ALL MAJOR COSTS OF THE EVENTS (SUCH AS INVITATION PREPARATION AND MAILING, CATERING COSTS, AND DECORATIONS), AND THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL DIRECTLY COLLECTED ALL FUNDS RAISED BY THESE EVENTS AND INITIATIVES. THE FEES AND OUT-OF-POCKET REIMBURSEMENT COSTS FOR THE YEAR AGGREGATED $180,000 AND $10,035, RESPECTIVELY.;
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Schedule I
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States
Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
lBullet Attach to Form 990.
lBullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
New York Historical Society
 
Employer identification number
13-1624124
Part I
General Information on Grants and Assistance
1
Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................
2
Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.
Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient
that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Name and address of organization
or government		 (b) EIN (c) IRC section
(if applicable)		 (d) Amount of cash grant (e) Amount of non-cash
assistance		 (f) Method of valuation
(book, FMV, appraisal,
other)		 (g) Description of
noncash assistance		 (h) Purpose of grant
or assistance
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
(10)
(11)
(12)
2
Enter total number of section 501(c)(3) and government organizations listed in the line 1 table ................. Bullet Image
 
3
Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image
 
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Cat. No. 50055P
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Number of
recipients		 (c) Amount of
cash grant		 (d) Amount of
noncash assistance		 (e) Method of valuation (book,
FMV, appraisal, other)		 (f) Description of noncash assistance
(1) Barbara and David Zalaznick Book Prize 1 50,000      
(2) Children's History Book Club Prize 1 10,000      
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
Part IV
Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL HAS TWO BOOK AWARDS, THE MONITORING OF WHICH IS AS FOLLOWS: THE CHILDREN'S HISTORY BOOK PRIZE ($10,000) IS AWARDED ANNUALLY TO AUTHORS FOR A FICTION OR NON-FICTION BOOK ON AMERICAN HISTORY OR BIOGRAPHY FOR MIDDLE READERS THAT IS DISTINGUISHED BY ITS SCHOLARSHIP, ITS LITERARY STYLE, AND ITS APPEAL TO CHILDREN AND EDUCATORS. IN SELECTING THE RECIPIENTS OF THE AWARD, A WIDE ARRAY OF PUBLISHERS IS INVITED TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM WHICH A JURY OF TEN (INCLUDING EDUCATORS, HISTORIANS, LIBRARIANS, AND MIDDLE READERS) SELECTS THE FINALIST. THE BARBARA AND DAVID ZALAZNICK BOOK PRIZE IN AMERICAN HISTORY ($50,000) IS AWARDED ANNUALLY TO AN AUTHOR FOR A NON-FICTION BOOK ON AMERICAN HISTORY OR BIOGRAPHY THAT IS DISTINGUISHED BY ITS SCHOLARSHIP, ITS LITERARY STYLE, AND ITS APPEAL TO BOTH A GENERAL AND AN ACADEMIC AUDIENCE. IN SELECTING THE RECIPIENT OF THE AWARD, A WIDE ARRAY OF PUBLISHERS IS INVITED TO MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM WHICH A JURY OF FIVE (FROM BOTH ACADEMIA AND LAY) SELECTS THREE AUTHORS. THE FINALIST IS SELECTED FROM THIS LIST. THE BOOK PRIZE WAS AWARDED IN CONNECTION WITH THE WEEKEND WITH HISTORY EVENT.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
medium right arrow graphic Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
medium right arrow graphic Attach to Form 990.
medium right arrow graphic Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
New York Historical Society
 
Employer identification number

13-1624124
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............
4a
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ....................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .......................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ..................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? ......................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
Yes
 
8
Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50053T
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Page 2
Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1Louise Mirrer
President and CEO 		(i)

(ii)		 767,980
-------------
0 		85,000
-------------
0 		41,474
-------------
0 		84,016
-------------
0 		39,600
-------------
0 		1,018,070
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2Freddy Taveras
Secretary, EVP & General Counsel 		(i)

(ii)		 293,854
-------------
0 		25,000
-------------
0 		688
-------------
0 		28,283
-------------
0 		36,835
-------------
0 		384,660
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3Monique Quinn
Assistant Treasurer and CFO 		(i)

(ii)		 271,192
-------------
0 		25,000
-------------
0 		1,161
-------------
0 		7,441
-------------
0 		30,849
-------------
0 		335,643
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4Margaret Hofer
FORMER VP MUSEUM DIRECTOR 		(i)

(ii)		 0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		208,549
-------------
0 		16,721
-------------
0 		12,429
-------------
0 		237,699
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5Valerie Paley
SVP and Library Director 		(i)

(ii)		 279,014
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,826
-------------
0 		23,865
-------------
0 		19,355
-------------
0 		324,060
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6Matthew Bregman
VP Development (end 2/2024) 		(i)

(ii)		 40,212
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		174,361
-------------
0 		17,484
-------------
0 		39,048
-------------
0 		271,105
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7Frank DiMaiolo
VP Human Resources 		(i)

(ii)		 220,836
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		186
-------------
0 		18,076
-------------
0 		19,899
-------------
0 		258,997
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8Leslie Hayes
VP Education 		(i)

(ii)		 163,335
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		139
-------------
0 		12,462
-------------
0 		49,725
-------------
0 		225,661
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9Wendy Ikemoto
VP Chief Curator 		(i)

(ii)		 189,629
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		168
-------------
0 		14,785
-------------
0 		16,878
-------------
0 		221,460
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10Derek Lance
VP Development (End 6/2025) 		(i)

(ii)		 163,246
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		102
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		15,105
-------------
0 		178,453
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11Armando Lopez
Director of IT 		(i)

(ii)		 205,646
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		198
-------------
0 		17,357
-------------
0 		57,079
-------------
0 		280,280
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12Yashiris Moreta
VP Operations and Capital Projects 		(i)

(ii)		 196,551
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		266
-------------
0 		15,588
-------------
0 		19,248
-------------
0 		231,653
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13Emily Croll
Dir. of Collections & Curatorial Affairs (End 1/2025) 		(i)

(ii)		 165,700
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		1,811
-------------
0 		12,671
-------------
0 		36,403
-------------
0 		216,585
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14Kenneth Weine
SVP & Chief Content Officer 		(i)

(ii)		 190,769
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		190,769
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
15Arlene Barnard
Controller (End 5/2025) 		(i)

(ii)		 154,309
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		556
-------------
0 		11,803
-------------
0 		19,503
-------------
0 		186,171
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
Schedule J (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a Severance or change-of-control payment The following individuals reported on Part VII, Section A received severance payments in calendar year 2024: MATTHEW BREGMAN: $139,502 MARGARET HOFER: $190,617
Schedule J, Part I, Line 7 Non-fixed payments THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL HAS A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE (CONSISTING OF KEY BOARD MEMBERS) THAT MEETS AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR TO CONSIDER THE COMPENSATION OF KEY STAFF. FOR 2024, THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD APPROVED THE RECOMMENDATION OF THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, USING COMPARABLE COMPENSATION DATA CONSISTENT WITH THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL'S COMPENSATION POLICY, AND AWARDED LOUISE MIRRER, PRESIDENT AND CEO, ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION IN RECOGNITION OF HER LEADERSHIP. ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION WAS ALSO AWARDED TO MONIQUE QUINN AND FREDDY TAVERAS IN RECOGNITION OF THEIR SERVICE DURING THE YEAR. THE ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION WAS INCLUDED IN TAXABLE INCOME.
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Noncash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large image Complete if the organizations answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
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Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
New York Historical Society
 
Employer identification number

13-1624124
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....   65 0 NONE
2 Art—Historical treasures .   275 0 NONE
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded .   55 1,291,308 Market value
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Books/Newspapers ) X 23 0 NONE
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Manuscripts ) X 18 0 NONE
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Photographs ) X 29 0 NONE
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( Other Prints ) X 33 0 NONE
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement
29
5
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't required to be used for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ...................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any nonstandard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
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Part IISupplemental Information. Provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b, 32b, and 33, and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b), the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule M, Part I, Line 31 GIFT ACCEPTANCE POLICY THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL ACCEPTED NUMEROUS OBJECTS INTO BOTH ITS MUSEUM AND LIBRARY COLLECTIONS DURING THE TAX YEAR. (SEE SCHEDULE D, PART III, LINE 4 AND SCHEDULE D, PART XIII, FOR A DESCRIPTION OF THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL'S COLLECTIONS).
Schedule M, Part I Explanations of reporting method for number of contributions Art - Works of art - THE NUMBER REPORTED IN COLUMN (B) REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF ITEMS CONTRIBUTED. Art - Historical treasures - THE NUMBER REPORTED IN COLUMN (B) REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF ITEMS CONTRIBUTED. Securities - Publicly traded - THE NUMBER REPORTED IN COLUMN (B) REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF ITEMS CONTRIBUTED. Other - Books/Newspapers - THE NUMBER REPORTED IN COLUMN (B) REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS. Other - Manuscripts - THE NUMBER REPORTED IN COLUMN (B) REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS. Other - Photographs - THE NUMBER REPORTED IN COLUMN (B) REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS. Other - Other Prints - THE NUMBER REPORTED IN COLUMN (B) REPRESENTS THE NUMBER OF CONTRIBUTIONS.
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(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
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Name of the organization
New York Historical Society
 
Employer identification number

13-1624124
Return Reference Explanation
Form 990, Part III, Line 4b CARE AND CONSERVATION OF COLLECTIONS NEW YORK'S FIRST MUSEUM, THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL, IS A LEADING CULTURAL INSTITUTION DOCUMENTING OVER 400 YEARS OF AMERICAN HISTORY THROUGH A PEERLESS COLLECTION OF ART, DOCUMENTS, AND ARTIFACTS. TNYH'S COLLECTION COMPRISES OVER 80,000 OBJECTS. TNYH HOUSES SIGNIFICANT COLLECTIONS OF ART AND ARTIFACTS RELATING TO THE FOUNDING OF OUR COUNTRY AND TO THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES, NEW YORK, AND ITS PEOPLE. AMONG OUR MUSEUM HOLDINGS ARE A WORLD-CLASS COLLECTION OF HUDSON RIVER SCHOOL PAINTINGS, INCLUDING MAJOR WORKS BY THOMAS COLE AND FREDERIC EDWIN CHURCH; ICONIC GENRE AND HISTORY PAINTINGS INCLUDING WORKS BY WILLIAM SIDNEY MOUNT AND EASTMAN JOHNSON; ALL 435 OF JOHN JAMES AUDUBON'S EXTANT WATERCOLORS FOR THE BIRDS OF AMERICA; AND MUCH OF SCULPTOR ELIE NADELMAN'S LEGENDARY FOLK ART COLLECTION. RECENT ACQUISITIONS INCLUDE A PAINTING BY KENT MONKMAN (CREE); AN EMBROIDERED PORTRAIT BY L. J. ROBERTS; JEWELRY BY WINIFRED MASON CHENET AND ART SMITH; AND THE EDIE S. WINDSOR AND THEA C. SPYER COLLECTION, WHICH DOCUMENTS THE PERSONAL AND POLITICAL LIVES OF THESE ACTIVISTS IN THE STRUGGLE FOR MARRIAGE EQUALITY. HISTORIC ARTIFACTS IN TNYH'S COLLECTION SERVE AS POWERFUL BRIDGES BETWEEN PAST AND PRESENT, OFFERING VISITORS TANGIBLE EVIDENCE OF PIVOTAL MOMENTS IN HISTORY. AMONG THE COLLECTION'S MANY HIGHLIGHTS ARE GEORGE WASHINGTON'S CAMP COT FROM VALLEY FORGE; A VENETIAN BLIND RETRIEVED FROM ST. PAUL'S CHURCHYARD IN THE DAYS AFTER SEPTEMBER 11, 2001; STAINED GLASS DATING BACK TO 1650 FROM THE TIME OF NEW AMSTERDAM; A DRAFT WHEEL USED IN THE LOTTERY THAT SPARKED THE DRAFT RIOTS IN CIVIL WAR-TORN NEW YORK IN JULY 1863; AND A SILVER SUBWAY CONTROLLER HANDLE USED BY MAYOR GEORGE MCCLELLAN TO DRIVE THE FIRST SUBWAY CAR ON ITS MAIDEN VOYAGE FROM CITY HALL IN 1904. TNYH'S PATRICIA D. KLINGENSTEIN LIBRARY IS ONE OF THE OLDEST, MOST DISTINGUISHED RESEARCH LIBRARIES IN THE UNITED STATES AND A VITAL CENTER OF RESEARCH INTO THE HISTORY OF NEW YORK AND THE NATION. AMONG ITS EXTENSIVE COLLECTIONS ARE MILLIONS OF BOOKS, NEWSPAPERS, MAPS, MANUSCRIPTS AND ARCHIVAL COLLECTIONS, PRINTS, PHOTOGRAPHS, AND ARCHITECTURAL COLLECTIONS FROM THE 16TH CENTURY TO THE PRESENT. THESE HOLDINGS, MANY OF THEM UNIQUE, REVEAL THE COMPLEXITY OF HISTORY AND INSPIRE ENGAGEMENT, DISCOVERY, AND ORIGINAL SCHOLARSHIP. COLLECTION STRENGTHS INCLUDE EXPLORATION AND VOYAGES; THE COLONIAL, REVOLUTIONARY, AND EARLY REPUBLIC ERAS; THE MERCANTILE HISTORY OF NEW YORK AND THE EXPANDING NATIONAL; AMERICAN MILITARY AND NAVAL HISTORY; THE ANGLO-AMERICAN SLAVE TRADE AND THE LIVED EXPERIENCE OF THE ENSLAVED PEOPLE OF THE UNITED STATES; THE CIVIL WAR, RELIGION AND RELIGIOUS MOVEMENTS; NEW YORK CITY SOCIAL SERVICES AND CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS; AND NEW YORK CITY ARCHITECTURE AND THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT. AS A PUBLIC INSTITUTION MANDATED TO COLLECT, PRESERVE, AND INTERPRET MATERIAL HISTORY, THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL IS COMMITTED TO PROMOTING AND PROVIDING BROAD ACCESS TO THE COLLECTIONS UNDER OUR STEWARDSHIP. OUR ACTIVITIES ARE ROOTED IN THE CONVICTION THAT THE INSTITUTION'S UNIQUE COLLECTIONS OFFER A REMARKABLE PLATFORM FROM WHICH TO EXAMINE THE PEOPLE, IDEAS, AND INSTITUTIONS THAT SHAPED OUR COUNTRY AND CONTINUE TO INFLUENCE CONTEMPORARY LIFE. OUR PEERLESS COLLECTIONS ARE STEWARDED BY A TEAM OF FOUR STAFF CONSERVATORS SUPPORTED BY A COLLECTION MANAGER, DATABASE ADMINISTRATOR, AND A TEAM OF REGISTRARS. IN ADDITION TO STAFFING COSTS, EXPENDITURES INCLUDE COSTS TO SAFEGUARD AND STORE THE COLLECTIONS ONSITE AND IN OFFSITE SECURED FACILITIES.
Form 990, Part III, Line 4a EDUCATIONAL AND PROGRAMMING TNYH'S OFFERINGS SPAN GROUNDBREAKING EXHIBITIONS, ACCLAIMED, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS AND STUDENTS NATIONWIDE, AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING CONVERSATIONS AMONG LEADING SCHOLARS, JOURNALISTS, AND THINKERS ABOUT THE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE OF THE AMERICAN EXPERIMENT. EDUCATION AT TNYH EXTENDS FAR BEYOND THE CLASSROOM TO ENCOMPASS GALLERY EXPERIENCES, ONSTAGE PROGRAMMING, AND COMMUNITY-BASED INITIATIVES THAT ENGAGE LEARNERS ACROSS THE CITY AND AROUND THE COUNTRY. DRAWING ON EXPERT RESEARCH AND RIGOROUS PEDAGOGY, TNYH DELIVERS ACCURATE AND ACCESSIBLE INTERPRETATIONS OF AMERICAN HISTORY TO A GROWING, MULTIGENERATIONAL COMMUNITY. THROUGH A WIDE ARRAY OF EDUCATIONAL OFFERINGS, TNYH DEEPENS PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE NATION'S PAST AND FOSTERS INFORMED CIVIC PARTICIPATION. ALL TOLD, TNYH PROVIDES HUNDREDS OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT BENEFIT LEARNERS OF ALL AGES, SPANNING THE GENERAL PUBLIC, K-12 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS, AND YOUNGER CHILDREN NOT YET IN SCHOOL. TO ADVANCE THIS MISSION, TNYH ORGANIZES AND PRESENTS AN EXTENSIVE RANGE OF SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS, IN ADDITION TO DEVELOPING AND DISTRIBUTING CLASSROOM RESOURCES. DURING TAX YEAR 2024, APPROXIMATELY 82,000 K-12 EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS WERE SERVED DIRECTLY THROUGH EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS IN BOTH TNYH'S BUILDING AND ONSITE IN SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE METROPOLITAN AREA. IN ADDITION, TNYH'S DIGITAL CURRICULUM MATERIALS ARE ACCESSED BY OVER 600,000 USERS PER YEAR AND ARE USED BY SCHOOLS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES AND ABROAD. THIS CURRICULA USES VETTED PRIMARY SOURCES AND PRACTICAL TEACHING IDEAS TO INSTRUCT STUDENTS ON TOPICS RANGING FROM SPIRITUALITY AND THE AMERICAN WEST TO THE ROLE WOMEN PLAYED IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION. TNYH OFFERS AN AWARD-WINNING PAID HIGH SCHOOL INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, AS WELL AS SHORT-TERM SCHOOL-BREAK PROGRAMS FOR TEENS INTERESTED IN DEVELOPING THEIR CAREER AND COLLEGE SKILLS IN THE DIGITAL HUMANITIES. INTERNSHIPS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR COLLEGE STUDENTS PURSUING CAREERS IN HISTORY, MUSEUM WORK, AND EDUCATION. THE ACADEMY FOR AMERICAN DEMOCRACY IS AN INNOVATIVE CIVICS AND HISTORY EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR CLASSES OF 6TH GRADE STUDENTS THAT TAKES PLACE OVER THE COURSE OF FOUR CONSECUTIVE SCHOOL DAYS AT TNYH. THIS UNIQUE RESIDENCY MODEL IMMERSES STUDENTS IN THE STUDY OF DEMOCRACY THROUGH GALLERY VISITS, PRIMARY SOURCE-DRIVEN DISCUSSIONS, INTERACTIVE SIMULATIONS, AND ART-MAKING ACTIVITIES. STUDENTS TRACE THE EVOLUTION OF DEMOCRACY BY COMPARING ITS ORIGINS IN ANCIENT ATHENS TO ITS DEVELOPMENT IN THE UNITED STATES, FROM THE FOUNDING ERA TO THE PRESENT DAY. THROUGHOUT THE EXPERIENCE, STUDENTS LEARN NEW HISTORICAL CONTENT, PRACTICE CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS, AND DEVELOP AN APPRECIATION FOR THE FRAGILITY AND IMPORTANCE OF OUR NATION'S PARTICIPATORY FORM OF GOVERNMENT, WITH THE OVERARCHING GOAL OF MOTIVATING STUDENTS TO TAKE ON THE ROLE OF ACTIVE CIVIC AGENTS NOW AND IN ADULTHOOD. TNYH PROVIDES THIS PROGRAM FREE OF CHARGE TO ALL PARTNER SCHOOLS, COVERING THE COST OF ITS INSTRUCTORS, TNYH CLASSROOM SPACE, TRAVEL TO/FROM TNYH, AND LIGHT SNACKS AND OTHER MATERIALS. FOR THOSE SCHOOLS UNABLE TO TRAVEL TO THE TNYH CAMPUS, VIRTUAL AND IN-SCHOOL VERSIONS OF THE PROGRAM ARE ALSO AVAILABLE FOR FREE. NEARLY 5,000 STUDENTS BENEFITED FROM THIS PROGRAM IN TAX YEAR 2024. EDUCATION AT TNYH IS NOT JUST LIMITED TO K-12 STUDENTS. IN 2017, TNYH ESTABLISHED THE CITIZENSHIP PROJECT TO HELP GUIDE GREEN CARD HOLDERS AS THEY PURSUE U.S. CITIZENSHIP. GROUNDED IN OUR SIGNATURE MUSEUM- AND OBJECT-BASED PEDAGOGY, THE PROJECT PROVIDES CLASSES ON THE HISTORY AND CIVICS CONTENT COVERED IN THE U.S. NATURALIZATION EXAM AND ACCESS TO IMMIGRANT SERVICES PROVIDERS, WHICH MAY PROVIDE ENGLISH LANGUAGE COURSES, AMONG OTHER OFFERINGS. SINCE ITS LAUNCH, TNYH'S CITIZENSHIP PROJECT HAS TAUGHT OVER 10,000 STUDENTS FROM MORE THAN 130 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES, REPRESENTING 94 NATIVE LANGUAGES. ON-SITE EXHIBITIONS, BOTH PERMANENT AND ROTATING, AS WELL AS TRAVELING EXHIBITIONS HOSTED BY OUTSIDE INSTITUTIONS, ENABLE TNYH TO INTERPRET AND SHOWCASE OUR SCHOLARSHIP AND EXHIBITION DESIGN TO THE BROADEST POSSIBLE PUBLIC. IN TAX YEAR 2024, TNYH'S EXHIBITIONS SERVED MORE THAN 200,000 PEOPLE AND INCLUDED ELEVEN (11) TEMPORARY EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW AT TNYH AS WELL AS SIX (6) TRAVELING EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW AT EIGHT (8) VENUES THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. THESE EXHIBITIONS TELL THE STORY OF THE UNITED STATES THROUGH ARTIFACTS AND ART. IN ADDITION, EVERY YEAR, TNYH REGULARLY LENDS INDIVIDUAL OR SMALL GROUPS OF COLLECTION OBJECTS TO OTHER INSTITUTIONS TO FURTHER ITS REACH AND MISSION. TNYH IS ALSO HOME TO THE DIMENNA CHILDREN'S HISTORY MUSEUM, AN INTERACTIVE, EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITION SPACE FOR CHILDREN OF ALL AGES. HERE, CHILDREN HAVE FUN WHILE LEARNING ABOUT AMERICAN HISTORY THROUGH COLORFUL EXHIBITS, DIGITAL INSTALLATIONS, AND THOUGHT-PROVOKING PROGRAMS INCLUDING LIVING HISTORY AS WELL AS STORY TIMES IN THE BARBARA K. LIPMAN CHILDREN'S HISTORY LIBRARY. TNYH'S CENTER FOR WOMEN'S HISTORY, ESTABLISHED IN 2016, HAS BECOME AN INDISPENSABLE DRIVER OF THE NATIONAL CONVERSATION AROUND WOMEN'S HISTORY, RIGHTS, AND NARRATIVES. FOCUSED ON THE INTERSECTION OF RACE, CLASS, GENDER, AND SEXUALITY, THE CENTER IS A VITAL HUB FOR SCHOLARSHIP, PROGRAMMING, AND EDUCATION. IT HAS ALSO SPEARHEADED SOME OF THE MOST THRILLING INITIATIVES AT TNYH IN RECENT YEARS, INCLUDING THE BILLIE JEAN KING ARCHIVE, THE MERYL STREEP-NARRATED FILM WE RISE, ACCLAIMED EXHIBITIONS IN THE JOYCE B. COWIN WOMEN'S HISTORY GALLERY, AND THE ANNUAL DIANE AND ADAM E. MAX CONFERENCE IN WOMEN'S HISTORY. WOMEN & THE AMERICAN STORY, TNYH'S WOMEN'S HISTORY CURRICULUM WEBSITE, REACHES OVER 600,000 UNIQUE VISITORS EACH YEAR ACROSS ALL 50 STATES AND BEYOND. THE ROBUST CURRICULA OFFERED THROUGH WOMEN & THE AMERICAN STORY SUPPORTS CLASSROOM TEACHERS SEEKING TO ENHANCE THE PRESENCE OF WOMEN'S HISTORY IN THEIR LESSONS WITH OVER 700 PAGES OF CONTENT, INCLUDING PRIMARY SOURCES, LIFE STORIES, DISCUSSION QUESTIONS, ACTIVITIES, AND MORE. TNYH'S PUBLIC PROGRAMS FOSTER LIFELONG LEARNING AND A DEEPER APPRECIATION FOR THE RELEVANCE OF HISTORY THROUGH FORMAL LIVE AND ONLINE AUDIENCE LECTURES AND GALLERY TOURS. DURING TAX YEAR 2024, ABOUT 24,300 PEOPLE ATTENDED THESE ADULT EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN THE AGGREGATE. MANY OF THESE PROGRAMS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO A GLOBAL AUDIENCE THROUGH TNYH'S PODCAST, ON TELEVISION (PBS AND CUNY TV), AND THROUGH AUDIO AND VIDEO RECORDINGS ON TNYH'S WEBSITE. DURING TAX YEAR 2025, TNYH INTRODUCED A NEW SERIES OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS, DESIGNED TO MIMIC UNIVERSITY LECTURES FOR LIFELONG LEARNERS. BREAKFAST UNIVERSITY OFFERS SEMESTER-LONG OPPORTUNITIES OF FOUR PROGRAMS PER SEMESTER DURING WHICH COLLEGE PROFESSORS PRESENT LECTURES ON VARIOUS TOPICS TO PROVIDE HISTORICAL CONTEXT AND A NUANCED UNDERSTANDING OF THE AMERICAN STORY, FROM THE PHILOSOPHIES THAT INFORMED THE FOUNDERS TO THE HISTORY OF SPORT AND AMERICAN IDENTITY. TNYH OPERATES THE INSTITUTE FOR CONSTITUTIONAL STUDIES, A LEADING NATIONAL FORUM FOR THE INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDY OF AMERICAN CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY. THE INSTITUTE OFFERS ADVANCED SEMINARS, AS WELL AS WORKSHOPS DEVOTED TO IMPROVING THE TEACHING OF CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY. THESE PROGRAMS ARE DESIGNATED FOR DOCTORAL STUDENTS, JUNIOR FACULTY MEMBERS, LAWYERS, AND EDUCATORS. TNYH ALSO OFFERS A MASTER OF ARTS IN MUSEUM STUDIES TO GRADUATE STUDENTS IN COLLABORATION WITH THE CUNY SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES FORMAL INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS WHO ARE EAGER TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ALL AREAS OF MUSEUM WORK, INCLUDING HOW TO CURATE EXHIBITIONS, DESIGN EDUCATIONAL SERVICES, AND PROVIDE MUSEUM SERVICES WITH ATTENTION TO ALL POTENTIAL VISITORS. CLASSES ARE HELD ONLINE AND WITH A PRACTICUM COMPONENT AT TNYH THAT CONNECTS STUDENTS WITH ON-SITE INSTRUCTION IN CURATION, COLLECTIONS MANAGEMENT, AND MUSEUM OPERATIONS. ONLINE INSTRUCTION AIMS TO ACCOMMODATE WORKING ADULTS INTERESTED IN ADVANCED EDUCATION AND SCHOLARSHIP FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS WHO QUALIFY. OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOLARS ARE OFFERED AT ALL STAGES OF THEIR CAREER THROUGH TNYH'S UNIQUE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, WHICH PROVIDES RESOURCES AND AN INTELLECTUAL COMMUNITY THAT FOSTERS NEW RESEARCH AND PUBLICATIONS. LEVERAGING TNYH'S VAST COLLECTIONS, FELLOWS UTILIZE THE FULL SCOPE OF TNYH'S RESOURCES TO PRODUCE RESEARCH, INFORMAL EDUCATIONAL TALKS, AND BLOG POSTS. IN ADDITION TO EXPERT INSTRUCTION, ALL FELLOWS RECEIVE RESEARCH STIPENDS WHILE IN RESIDENCY. TNYH EDUCATES AND INFORMS THE PUBLIC THROUGH ITS WEBSITE (WWW.NYHISTORY.ORG) AND AN EXTENSIVE NETWORK OF SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS (FACEBOOK, TWITTER, INSTAGRAM, TIKTOK, THREADS, TUMBLR, YOUTUBE, AND PINTEREST). THROUGH THESE CHANNELS, TNYH DELIVERS ACCURATE AND ACCESSIBLE EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, INCLUDING REMOTE ACCESS TO INFORMATION FROM PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND DIGITAL EXHIBITS. IN TAX YEAR 2024, TNYH'S WEBSITE HAD MORE THAN 5.2 MILLION UNIQUE PAGE VIEWS AND ITS SOCIAL MEDIA CHANNELS REACHED MORE THAN 547,000 FOLLOWERS.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE COMPLETED FORM 990 AND SCHEDULES ARE PRESENTED FOR REVIEW TO THE AUDIT COMMITTEE. AFTER THE AUDIT COMMITTEE'S APPROVAL, THE FULL BOARD OF TRUSTEES IS SENT (VIA EMAIL) A COMPLETE COPY OF FORM 990, AS IT WILL BE FILED WITH THE IRS, FOR ITS REVIEW. AFTER A COMMENT PERIOD OF A REASONABLE NUMBER OF DAYS, THE ASSISTANT TREASURER AND CFO IS AUTHORIZED TO SIGN AND THE STAFF IS AUTHORIZED TO FILE THE FORM 990 AND SCHEDULES WITH THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy THE CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICY IS MONITORED BY THE SENDING OF A CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST DISCLOSURE FORM AND QUESTIONNAIRE ON AN ANNUAL BASIS TO ALL TRUSTEES, OFFICERS, AND KEY EMPLOYEES. THE GENERAL COUNSEL IS CHARGED WITH MAKING A GOOD FAITH EFFORT TO COLLECT EXECUTED QUESTIONNAIRES FROM ALL RECIPIENTS, REVIEWING ALL RESPONSES FOR COMPLETENESS, AND FOLLOWING UP ON ANY MATTERS THAT ARE PRESENTED IN THE RESPONSES. PER THE CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST POLICY, A TRUSTEE, OFFICER, OR KEY EMPLOYEE WITH DIRECT OR INDIRECT FINANCIAL OR OTHER MATERIAL INTEREST MAY NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE VOTE ON THE MATTER PERTAINING TO THE CONFLICT.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15a Process to establish compensation of top management official IN NOVEMBER OF EACH YEAR, INDEPENDENT TRUSTEE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ACT AS A COMPENSATION COMMITTEE AND REVIEW AND APPROVE THE SALARIES AND PERFORMANCE OF THE OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES (OTHER THAN THE PRESIDENT AND CEO WHOSE COMPENSATION IS SET BY AGREEMENT AND DESCRIBED BELOW). AT THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION COMMITTEE MEETING, THE PRESIDENT AND CEO PRESENTS EXISTING STUDIES OF COMPARABLE SALARIES (I.E., EXISTING AND CURRENT COMPENSATION STUDIES PREPARED BY INDEPENDENT FIRMS OR SURVEYS OF COMPENSATION PAID BY SIMILARLY SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS FOR FUNCTIONALLY COMPARABLE POSITIONS IN A SIMILAR GEOGRAPHIC AREA) AND MAKES SALARY RECOMMENDATIONS, TAKING INTO ACCOUNT THE COMPENSATION INFORMATION PRESENTED. THE PRESIDENT AND CEO TAKES CONTEMPORANEOUS MINUTES OF THE MEETING WHICH SHE DEPOSITS ALONGSIDE THE REGULAR MINUTES OF THE MEETING IN A SEALED ENVELOPE MARKED "BOARD CONFIDENTIAL." WHEN THE PRESIDENT AND CEO'S EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT IS UP FOR RENEWAL, THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, COMPRISING INDEPENDENT TRUSTEE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE, RETAINS AN OUTSIDE CONSULTANT TO UNDERTAKE A FORMAL COMPARABILITY STUDY OF HER COMPENSATION TO FACILITATE REVIEW OF THE PROPOSED SALARY FOR THE PERIOD OF THE UPCOMING CONTRACT. THE OUTSIDE CONSULTANT IS ENGAGED DIRECTLY BY THE BOARD CHAIR. THE BOARD CHAIR LEADS THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE'S DISCUSSION OF THE PRESIDENT AND CEO'S COMPENSATION WITHOUT ANY STAFF IN THE ROOM. THE BOARD CHAIR TAKES CONTEMPORANEOUS MINUTES AND DEPOSITS ALONGSIDE THE REGULAR MINUTES OF THE MEETING IN A SEALED ENVELOPE MARKED "BOARD CONFIDENTIAL." WHILE THE MOST RECENT COMPENSATION REVIEW TOOK PLACE ON DECEMBER 4, 2025, A COMPENSATION REVIEW WAS ALSO CONDUCTED DURING THE TAX PERIOD ON SEPTEMBER 26, 2024.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b Process to establish compensation of other employees SEE THE NARRATIVE ABOVE (PART VI, LINE 15A) FOR COMPENSATION REVIEW PROCEDURES.
Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL'S GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. IN ADDITION, THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE FILED WITH THE CHARITIES BUREAU OF THE NEW YORK STATE ATTORNEY GENERAL'S OFFICE AND AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC FROM THE BUREAU. THE PUBLIC INSPECTION COPY OF THE FORM 990 AND RECENT FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH THE NEW YORK HISTORICAL'S WEBSITE (WWW.NYHISTORY.ORG).
Form 990, Part VIII, Line 2f Other Program Service Revenue LIBRARY CONSERVATION FEES - Total Revenue: 4000, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 4000, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ; LOAN SERVICE FEES - Total Revenue: 43203, Related or Exempt Function Revenue: 43203, Unrelated Business Revenue: , Revenue Excluded from Tax Under Sections 512, 513, or 514: ;
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)


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