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JEWISH HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF LONG ISLAND INC
Woodbury, NY · EIN 863666860 · Form 990EZ · FY2025 · NTEE X30 · Religion-Related · Micro (<$100K) · jhsli.org
revenue
$39K
expenses
$104K
net assets
$50K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Jewish Historical Society of Long Island, Inc. is a not for profit 501(c)(3) organization established in 2021 to preserve and celebrate the Jewish history of Long Island in the state of New York. This is done by gathering and preserving artifacts and information that tells the story of Jewish life in Nassau and Suffolk counties, and to share these learnings for the purpose of education and celebrating our local Jewish history.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Jewish Historical Society of Long Island preserves and shares the history of Jewish life in Nassau and Suffolk counties. Founded in 2021, it collects artifacts, documents, and stories from Jewish communities across Long Island and makes them accessible through a public museum exhibit at the Sid Jacobson JCC in East Hills. The organization also digitizes archival materials and produces educational exhibits on local Jewish history.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

101 Jewish Long Islanders Exhibit
Temporary exhibit (2023–2024) highlighting notable Jewish individuals from Long Island in fields including arts, sports, and military service
Archival Digitization Project
Partnership with Long Island University to digitize and publish historical records online, including family papers and synagogue scrapbooks
Long Island Jewish History Museum
Permanent museum exhibit at the Sid Jacobson JCC in East Hills showcasing artifacts and stories of Jewish life on Long Island since 1875
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Jewish and Cultural Heritage Archives 3 activities
    • Acquisition of historical materials and donations
      Accepts donations of historical items and financial contributions to build and sustain a permanent collection documenting Jewish life in Nassau and Suffolk counties.
    • Digitization and online access to archival records
      Made over 2,000 pages of archival materials available online, including the Jacob Hartman Collection and Temple Beth El scrapbooks, to support public and scholarly research on Long Island’s Jewish communities.
    • Preservation and curation of Jewish historical artifacts
      Collects, preserves, and maintains physical and digital artifacts documenting Jewish life in Nassau and Suffolk counties, including historical documents, photographs, religious objects, and personal memorabilia from the late 19th century to the present.
  • Local History Museum Operations 1 activity
    • Curating public museum exhibits and commemorations
      Organizes and hosts temporary and permanent public exhibits, including a 150-year community commemoration opening January 1, 2026, and past exhibits such as "101 Jewish Long Islanders" (2023–2024), alongside historic marker installations like the one at Agudas Achim in Setauket.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Operation of the Long Island Jewish History Museum
      Operates a permanent museum at the Sid Jacobson JCC in East Hills, opened October 3, 2022, featuring exhibits on 150 years of Jewish community life on Long Island, including rotating and commemorative displays.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$39K
Contributions & grants$34K87%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$5K
expenses
Total expenses$104K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$50K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$50K
2 years on record · 2024–2025 · YoY revenue -53.2%
relationships · 8

Who they work with

  • ABC7 NY Partner — Featured in media coverage highlighting local Jewish history and community landmarks.
  • FOX 5 NY Partner — Partnered on news segments showcasing exhibits on 300 years of Jewish businesses on Long Island.
  • LI Herald Partner — Collaborates on coverage of local Jewish historical events and landmark designations.
  • Long Island University/CW Post Partner — Collaborating to digitize and provide online access to archival materials.
  • News 12 Long Island Partner — Featured in coverage of the opening of a Jewish history museum in Glen Cove.
  • Newsday Partner — Collaborates on public outreach and media coverage of Jewish historical exhibits and milestones.
  • North Shore Jewish Center Partner — Partnered to unveil a historic marker commemorating the first synagogue built on Long Island.
  • Sid Jacobson JCC Partner — Partnership to host the Long Island Jewish History Museum.
strategies · 3

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Cultural Preservation Through Community-Sourced Collections
    methodology: community-sourced historical preservation
    By collecting personal and communal artifacts from individuals and communities, we preserve authentic narratives of Jewish life on Long Island, because community-sourced materials ensure historical accuracy, inclusivity, and sustained public engagement in heritage preservation.
  • Digital Access to Archival Collections
    methodology: digital_archival_access
    By digitizing and providing online access to archival materials, we expand public engagement with Jewish history, because removing physical and logistical barriers increases reach, equity, and long-term preservation of cultural memory.
  • Education as Cultural Preservation
    methodology: cultural_preservation_through_education
    By curating museum exhibits and disseminating historical narratives, we strengthen communal identity and continuity, because public education transforms preserved artifacts into lived heritage and fosters intergenerational connection to Jewish history on Long Island.