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Filing year 2024

The Workmen's Circle Arbeter Ring Inc

New York, New York·EIN 13-6178558·NTEE A230 · Arts, Culture & Humanities·501(c)(3)
Total revenue
$3.8M
Total assets
$36.5M
Total expenses
$4.4M
Reported officers
20
Mission

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 · Part VII & Schedule J · 6 reported individuals · Filing year 2024

Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York.

Ceo/executive Director
Director (Operational)
Above 90th percentile
$272k
$294k
Base
$246k
Bonus
Other
Benefits
$16k
Deputy Ex. Dir. & Dir. of Dev.
Key Employee
Median to 75th percentile
$204k
$220k
Base
$181k
Bonus
Other
Benefits
$15k
Associate Director of Special
Highest Compensated Employee
25th percentile to median
$161k
$174k
Base
$140k
Bonus
Other
Benefits
$15k
Director of Finance
Median to 75th percentile
$148k
$160k
Director of Social Justice
Highest Compensated Employee
25th percentile to median
$145k
$156k
Dir of Yiddish Programming
Highest Compensated Employee
25th percentile to median
$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.

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Pay in context

Top pay as a share of expenses

In 2024, the highest total compensation at The Workmen's Circle Arbeter Ring Inc equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.

This organization (2024)
6%
Sector median
11%
Middle half of sector
5% to 20%

Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.

Up 80%
from 2023

From $151k in 2023 to $272k in 2024.

$151k
2023
$272k
2024
In today's dollarsEst.
Up 73% in real terms$170k to $294k

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.

Pay for the position

Highest Compensated Employee pay rose 6% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue rose 11%.

$151k in 2023 to $161k in 2024.

Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.

Highest reported compensation in each year. Volunteer board members and partial-year payouts are filtered out.

Among peers

Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.

FAQ

Common questions about The Workmen's Circle Arbeter Ring Inc

What does the Director (Operational) of The Workmen's Circle Arbeter Ring Inc earn?

In 2024, the Director (Operational) of The Workmen's Circle Arbeter Ring Inc received $271,833 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Director (Operational) roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.

How does Director (Operational) pay at The Workmen's Circle Arbeter Ring Inc compare with similar nonprofits?

Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in New York, the 2024 pay of the Director (Operational) at The Workmen's Circle Arbeter Ring Inc falls in the top 10%. In 2024, the highest total compensation at The Workmen's Circle Arbeter Ring Inc equaled 6% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.

What are The Workmen's Circle Arbeter Ring Inc's revenue and expenses?

In 2024, The Workmen's Circle Arbeter Ring Inc reported $3.8M in total revenue and $4.4M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.

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