irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $7.75MART MUSEUM CONSERVATION PROGRAMS:ACQUISITION, STORAGE, CONSERVATION AND MAINTENANCE OF COLLECTION OF JUDAICA OBJECTS, ART (SCULPTURE, PAINTINGS AND PHOTOGRAPHS), FILM RELATED TO ART AND JEWISH CULTURE.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Accessibility Programs
Offers multi-sensory visits, verbal description tours, ASL interpretation, CART, ProTactile, and sensory kits for visitors who are blind, Deaf, or have developmental or intellectual disabilities.
Free Digital Guide
Provides thematic audio tours, audio descriptions, and ASL videos through the Bloomberg Connects app for use at the museum or remotely.
Group Visits Program
Offers guided in-person or virtual tours of current and past exhibitions for adult groups, universities, and student groups, led by museum educators.
Pre-K–12 School and Educator Programs
Provides onsite or virtual tours, Movies That Matter screenings, in-school programs, and professional development for educators, with online curriculum resources.
activities · 6 groups
What they do
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Jewish and Cultural Heritage Archives 1 activity
- Curate and maintain art collectionOperates as an art museum maintaining a collection of nearly 30,000 works of art, ceremonial objects, and media reflecting the global Jewish experience over more than 4,000 years, including works by artists such as Hadassa Goldvicht.
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Community Art Education Workshops 1 activity
- Deliver public programs and eventsOffers talks, lectures, performances, gallery talks, and hands-on art-making activities for visitors of all ages, including a July 16, 2026, gallery talk and a two-session adult studio workshop on watercolor and mark-making.
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Sensory-Inclusive Programming and Support 1 activity
- Ensure accessibility for visitors with diverse needsDistributes free sensory kits, offers large print labels and audio descriptions, and provides verbal description tours through the Bloomberg Connects App and SoundCloud to support visitors with sensory and accessibility needs.
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Digital Visitor Engagement via Mobile App 1 activity
- Offer guided tours and digital visitor resourcesProvides guided in-person and virtual tours for adult and university groups, as well as free digital guides via the Bloomberg Connects app featuring audio tours, audio descriptions, and ASL videos for exhibitions and collections.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Organize exhibitionsProduces exhibitions that connect contemporary and historical perspectives on Jewish culture, including major thematic installations and the first American museum exhibition focused on Paul Klee’s late work (1930–1940), featuring approximately 100 paintings and drawings such as "Angelus Novus" (1920).
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Museum-Based Educational Outreach 1 activity
- Provide educational programs for schools and educatorsOffers onsite and virtual tours, film screenings, and hands-on workshops for Pre-K–12 students, summer camps, and educators; hosts educator workshops with CTLE credits and provides educator passes, such as those inspired by the Paul Klee exhibition.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$33.80M
Contributions & grants$24.97M74%
Program service revenue$1.31M4%
Investment income$7.19M21%
Other revenue$328K
expenses
Total expenses$29.24M
Program expenses66%
Admin / overhead20%
Fundraising14%
Salaries & benefits$15.36M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$171.18M
Cash$3.52M
Investments$129.94M
Liabilities$9.35M
Net assets$161.82M
Liquid reserves54.8 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +17.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 13
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES S SNYDER - HELEN | GOLDSMITH MENSCHEL DIRECTOR | 40 | $653K |
| DARSIE ALEXANDER - SR DEP DIR | SUSAN & ELIHU ROSE CHIEF CURATOR | 40 | $425K |
| MICHAEL STAFFORD - DIR OF | FACILITIES, SECURITY, & ENGINEERING | 40 | $323K |
| CLAUDIA GOULD - FORMER | HELEN GOLDSMITH MENSCHEL DIRECTOR | 0 | $304K |
| KATHERYN HOLLANDER - CHIEF | DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (THRU 08/2024) | 40 | $279K |
| NELLY BENEDEK | DEP. DIR., EDUCATION & PROGRAMS | 40 | $265K |
| CINDY CAPLAN | CHIEF LEGAL COUNSEL | 40 | $243K |
| DAVID RUBENSTEIN - INT CHIEF | OPERATING OFFICER (THRU 01/2025) | 40 | $231K |
| KWAME U LABASSIERE | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER | 40 | $230K |
| SARAH SUPCOFF - DEPUTY DIR | AUDIENCE DEVELOPMENT (THRU 10/2024) | 40 | $229K |
| RONYA GORDON | DIRECTOR OF MAJOR GIFTS | 40 | $227K |
| JODY HEHER | DIR. OF PROGRAM ADMIN. | 40 | $208K |
| HYDEE BRESSLER | CFO & COO (AS OF 11/2024) | 40 | $67K |
board members · 12
- AARON MALINSKY — BOARD MEMBER
- AMY ROSE SILVERMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- ANDREW E LEWIN — ASSISTANT SECRETARY
- AUDREY WILF — BOARD MEMBER
- BENJAMIN WINTER — BOARD MEMBER
- BETTY LEVIN — BOARD MEMBER
- CAROL SCHAPIRO KEKST — BOARD MEMBER
- CASSIE ARISON — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID E SHAPIRO — SECRETARY (THRU 03/2025)
- DAVID ISRAEL — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID L RESNICK — BOARD MEMBER
- DAVID SAMBUR — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- Bloomberg Connects Partner — Collaborates on digital access by providing content through the Bloomberg Connects app, including audio tours, ASL videos, and audio descriptions.
- Bloomberg Connects Partner — Supports the digital guide for the exhibition.
- Hollie Ecker Partner — Artist and educator teaching the two-session workshop on watercolor and mark-making.
- Jerome L. Greene Foundation Funder — Primary funder of the exhibition "Paul Klee: Other Possible Worlds".
- Knapp Family Foundation Funder — Provides leadership support for the Jewish Museum's exhibitions.
- Leon Levy Foundation Funder — Provides additional support for the exhibition "Paul Klee: Other Possible Worlds".
- National Library of Israel Partner — Co-presented a public program with the National Library of Israel.
- Purim Ball Partner — Event associated with the Museum, likely a fundraising or community engagement initiative.
- Ryan Lee Gallery Partner — Represents artist Josh Dorman, whose work is featured in connection with the gallery talk.
- Zentrum Paul Klee, Switzerland Partner — Collaborating institution in organizing the exhibition "Paul Klee: Other Possible Worlds".
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 Dialogue Through Art Exhibitionsmethodology: cultural_dialogue_through_exhibitionsBy presenting exhibitions and programs featuring diverse artists and thinkers, the museum provokes dialogue and deepens public understanding of Jewish culture, because exposure to varied perspectives fosters empathy and shared inquiry.
- Inclusive Multi-Sensory Engagementmethodology: inclusive_programmingBy designing multi-sensory experiences and programming accessible to people of all ages and abilities, the museum broadens participation in cultural learning, because accessibility increases engagement and belonging.
- Inquiry-Based Art Educationmethodology: inquiry-based art educationBy combining close observation, discussion, and hands-on artmaking, the museum deepens engagement with themes like identity and storytelling, because participatory inquiry fosters personal connection to cultural content.