Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center
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About this organization
Mission
The mission of the Illinois Holocaust Museum and Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center preserves the legacy of the Holocaust by teaching universal lessons that combat hatred, prejudice, and indifference, and by inspiring audiences to be upstanders who speak out for what’s right – turning powerful lessons of history into positive actions today. We activate this mission through world-class exhibitions, public programming, educational initiatives, and partnerships that bring diverse communities together to understand history and contemporary human rights issues. The museum reaches and impacts the lives of more than 200,000 people of all ages and diverse cultural and socio-economic backgrounds annually, empowering them with the knowledge, skills, and courage to take a stand for humanity.
About
The Illinois Holocaust Museum and Education Center contains the largest collection in the Midwest of memorabilia donated by survivors and liberators of the Holocaust. The museum, which opened its doors to the public on April 19, 2009, is dedicated to preserving the memories of those lost in the Holocaust and teaching current generations about the need to fight hatred, indifference and genocide in today's world.
Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing
The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “The illinois holocaust museum and education center is dedicated to preserving the legacy of the holocaust by honoring the memories of those who were lost and by teaching universal lessons that combat hatred, prejudice and indifference. the museum fulfills its mission through the exhibition, preservation and interpretation of its collections and through education programs and initiatives that foster the promotion of human rights and the elimination of genocide.”.
When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “To record, remember, and educate the public about the holocaust and how it relates to current issues.”.
- The non-profit has complied with legal regulations by reporting their state of operation as IL.
- The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is 9603 WOODS DRIVE, SKOKIE, IL, 60077.
- As of 2020, the non-profit has reported a total of 52 employees on their form.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $1,907,530.
- The organization has 65 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 1981.
- The organization pays $3,018,973 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $986,028 in fundraising expenses.