The Workers Circle, formerly known as The Workmen's Circle, is a 501(c)(3) organization that continues to serve as a dynamic force in Jewish identify formation for secular and progressive Jews. The organization officially adopted the name The Workers Circle in 2019, reflecting its ongoing mission and vision as a welcoming and inclusive home for Jewish cultural engagement. Rooted in a strong tradition of activism and community, The Workers Circle brings together a multigenerational community united by a shared commitment to celebrating Jewish heritage and advancing progressive values. Our members, friends, and allies connect through Jewish culture, history and traditions, while working collectively to protect democracy and ensure that all voices are heard. Our model for growth responds to the ongoing demand among American Jews for new connections to Jewish identity and culture. It is rooted in the fundamental belief that if given the opportunity, modern American Jews can find in Jewish
Executive compensation, broken down
Form 990 · Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
- Base
- $246k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $16k
- Base
- $181k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $15k
- Base
- $140k
- Bonus
- —
- Other
- —
- Benefits
- $15k
| Position | Base | Bonus | Other | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ceo/executive Director director (operational) | $246k | — | — | $16k | $272k $294k |
Deputy Ex. Dir. & Dir. of Dev. key employee | $181k | — | — | $15k | $204k $220k |
Associate Director of Special highest compensated employee | $140k | — | — | $15k | $161k $174k |
Director of Finance | — | — | — | — | $148k $160k |
Director of Social Justice highest compensated employee | — | — | — | — | $145k $156k |
Dir of Yiddish Programming highest compensated employee | — | — | — | — | $137k $148k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 14 unpaid individuals.
Up 80%
from 2023
From $151k in 2023 to $272k in 2024.
Estimated with New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Revenue and expenses over time
The Workmen's Circle Arbeter Ring Inc reported revenue and expenses across 2 filing years.
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