Jewish War Veterans USA National Memorial Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Only 40% of its spending went to programs.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
The mission of the Jewish War Veterans of the USA National Memorial, Inc., doing business as the National Museum of American Jewish Military History, is to preserve, interpret, and share the history of Jewish Americans who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Through exhibitions,education, and public programs, the organization highlights their contributions to the nation and promotes greater understanding of the American Jewish experience while working to counter antisemitism.
- Income
- $380,419
- Spending
- $492,732
- Spent on programs
- 40%
- Reserves
- 1.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 82%
- Employees
- 4
- Volunteers
- 65
- Highest pay
- $170,639, executive director
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 25 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.3 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 47% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 30% of income.
Income trend
5 of 15Income fell 22% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1540% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 38 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Good: 82 out of 100. Higher than 66% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 2559 of 59 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (2)
- $194,875 spent. The National Museum of American Jewish Military History preserves and shares the history of Jewish Americans in military service through exhibitions and public programs featuring scholars, authors, and veterans. The museum engages visitors directly with stories of service, sacrifice, and patriotism, serving students, educators, veterans, and the broader public. These programs foster greater understanding of the American Jewish experience and promote awareness of Jewish contributions to American history while using historical education to combat antisemitism.
- During the year, the National Museum of American Jewish Military History advanced its mission by presenting exhibitions, public programs, and digital initiatives that preserved and interpreted the history of Jewish Americans in military service while engaging diverse audiences in meaningful dialogue about service, sacrifice, and American identity. The museum's core and continuing exhibitions including Jews in the American Military, Hall of Heroes: American Jewish Recipients of the Medal of Honor, and exhibitions on the Vietnam War, early opposition to Nazism from Jewish War Veterans of the USA, and the role of Jewish women in service provided historical context spanning from the colonial era to the present. These exhibitions highlighted the contributions of Jewish Americans to the United States Armed Forces from before the Revolution to the present and connected individual stories to broader themes of patriotism, civic responsibility, and democratic values. Public programming brought these themes to life through events featuring scholars, authors, filmmakers, and veterans. Programs included talks on topics ranging from the American Revolution and Jewish participation in early American military history to the reporting of the Nuremberg Trials and the legacy of World War II veterans as wells as film screenings such as The Life and Times of Hank Greenberg with director Aviva Kempner, and A Tree of Life: The Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting. Additional programs highlighted individual stories of service and remembrance, including presentations on Operation Benjamin and the legacy of Holocaust survivors and their families. The museum also expanded its digital presence through continued online content, including video and social media programming, and the launch of the Jewish Veteran publication archive on its website, making digitized historical issues freely accessible and increasing public access to these materials while extending the reach of its educational mission beyond the physical museum. Through outreach to outside organizations including providing speakers, the museum engaged new audiences with the history and contributions of Jewish American service members. In addition, the museum participated in community-wide initiatives such as the Dupont-Kalorama Museums Consortium Walk Weekend and hosted events that connected history with contemporary service, including a Veterans Day program supporting hospitalized veterans. Through these exhibitions, programs, and outreach efforts, the museum reached students, educators, veterans, and the general public, fostering a deeper understanding of the American Jewish experience and promoting awareness of the contributions of Jewish Americans to the nation's military history. By presenting these stories in both historical and contemporary contexts, the organization furthered its mission to use education and public engagement to combat antisemitism and preserve this history for future generations.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 1978.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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