Arts, Culture & Humanities · NY
American Jewish Historical Society
American Jewish Historical Society reported paying Gemma Birnbaum, Executive Director, $237,029 in total compensation (FY 2024).
That places Gemma Birnbaum at approximately the 90th percentile among 49 similarly sized arts, culture & humanities nonprofits (median $153,625).
$2,761,274Total revenue (FY 2024)
$237,029Total executive compensation
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Compensation is normalized to NY cost of living (BEA Regional Price Parities); each organization's reported figure is on its linked 990.
| Organization | State | Revenue | Total comp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Historical Society | RI | $2,772,769 | $168,963 |
| Mattatuck Historical Society | CT | $2,746,786 | $185,007 |
| United States Capitol Historical Society | DC | $2,725,821 | $260,263 |
| Vermont Historical Society | VT | $2,711,637 | $184,589 |
| Belle Grove Inc | VA | $2,829,250 | $92,789 |
| The Tennessee Holocaust Commission Inc | TN | $2,841,891 | $95,194 |
| Historic Madison Foundation Inc | IN | $2,678,806 | $92,488 |
| Lillian And Albert Small Capital Jewish Museum | DC | $2,845,409 | $186,571 |