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National Yiddish Book Center INC

Public charity
DBA: % OWALLA FACTEAU
Other · AMHERST, MA · EIN 04-2708878

About

The national yiddish book center (the "center") works to recover, celebrate, and regenerate yiddish and modern jewish literature and culture to advance a fuller understanding of jewish history and identity. The center engages diverse, worldwide audiences, generating enthusiasm, knowledge, and commitment to the history and future of yiddish and jewish culture. These goals are furthered through a range of innovative educational and cultural programs, digital initiatives, and strategic partnerships. Books are recovered from across the globe and lead ground-breaking digital collections projects including the universal yiddish library to make ALL yiddish books accessible through a single online portal. Educational programs serve high school students, college students, teachers, and adults. Translators are trained and publication of new english language translations are DONE through white GOAT press, the center's book imprint, and PAKN treger, an english language magazine.

In care of Owalla Facteau

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
63
Volunteers
30

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2025-08-31
Revenue
$14.4M
Expenses
$9.3M
Assets
$89.1M
Liabilities
$699K

Financial history

$14.4M$7.2M$0
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RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2025: $14.4M · Avg: $9.3M
NATIONAL YIDDISH BOOK CENTER INC
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Address

1021 WEST ST
Amherst, MA, 01002-337

Governance

Voting board members24
Independent members24
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Endowment held by related orgNo
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