New York Genealogical And Biographical Society

Organization Overview

New York Genealogical And Biographical Society is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1964. According to its NTEE Classification (B03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, New York Genealogical And Biographical Society employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New York Genealogical And Biographical Society is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, New York Genealogical And Biographical Society generated $2.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE NEW YORK GENEALOGICAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY (NYG&B) PRESERVES, DOCUMENTS, AND SHARES THE STORIES OF FAMILIES ACROSS THE STATE OF NEW YORK. WE ENGAGE WITH GENEALOGISTS, BIOGRAPHERS, HISTORIANS, AND ORGANIZATIONS TO ESTABLISH THE BROADER CONTEXTS OF NEW YORK'S PAST. THE NYG&B ACTIVELY FOSTERS CONNECTIONS BETWEEN NEW YORK'S PAST AND THE PRESENT.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE NYG&B OFFERS PERSONALIZED RESEARCH TOURS TO REPOSITORIES. ANNUAL TOURS INCLUDE VISITS TO ALBANY, NEW YORK CITY, AND ELSEWHERE. IN ADDITION TO FREE MONTHLY ONLINE PROGRAMMING, THE NYG&B OFFERS GUIDEDHERITAGE TOURS TO INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS AND HANDS-ON WORKSHOPS COVERING A MULTITUDE OF TOPICS TO NEW YORK FAMILY HISTORY AND GENEALOGY. IN ADDITION, THE NYG&B OFFERS THE NEW YORK STATE FAMILY HISTORY CONFERENCE, NEW YORK'S ONLY STATEWIDE FAMILY HISTORY EVENT HELD VIRTUALLY IN 2020 AND 2021 AS NYSFHC@HOME.


THE NYG&B WELCOMES MEMBERS FROM ACROSS THE UNITED STATES WHO ARE INTERESTED IN DISCOVERING AND PRESERVING NEW YORK STORIES. OUR WEBSITE, NEWYORKFAMILYHISTORY.ORG, PROVIDES ACCESS TO EXTENSIVE NEW YORK RECORDS, AN IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE BASE OF ARTICLES AND RESEARCH AIDS, AND GUIDES TO EACH OF NEW YORK'S 62 COUNTIES. THE NYG&B ALSO OFFERS PERSONALIZED CONSULTATIONS AND RESEARCH SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS.


THE NYG&B PUBLISHES THE NEW YORK GENEALOGICAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL RECORD, A RENOWNED PEER REVIEWED QUARTERLY THAT DOCUMENTS NEW YORK FAMILIES AND THE NEW YORK RESEARCHER, A QUARTERLY MAGAZINE DEVOTED TO SHARING RESEARCH ARTICLES AND OTHER TIMELY INFORMATION RELATING TO NEW YORK FAMILY HISTORY. SIGNIFICANT PUBLICATIONS IN PROGRESS INCLUDE A GUIDE TO TRACING IMMIGRANTS THROUGH NEW YORK CITY AND A GUIDE TO THE HOLDINGS OF THE NEW YORK STATE ARCHIVES FOR GENEALOGISTS AND LOCAL HISTORIANS.


THE NYG&B ACTIVELY ENGAGES IN PRESERVING AND DIGITIZING NEW YORK RECORDS, MAKING MATERIALS ACCESSIBLE THROUGH ITS WEBSITE NEWYORKFAMILYHISTORY.ORG. IN ADDITION, THE NYG&B OFFERS INDIVIDUAL CONSULTATIONS AND CONDUCTS RESEARCH PROJECTS ON AN AD-HOC BASIS.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$522,513
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $59,183
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$522,513
Total Program Service Revenue$481,508
Investment income $284,048
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $994,486
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,282,555

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that New York Genealogical And Biographical Society has recieved totaling $36.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
$36
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$15,286,240
Earnings$1,671,342
Admin Expense$555,000
Net Contributions$60,508
Ending Balance$16,463,090

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