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Holocaust Museum & Education Center of Swfl

EIN 59-3740883 · Naples, FL

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TEACH THE LESSONS OF THE HOLOCAUST TO INSPIRE ACTION AGAINST HATRED AND TO PROMOTE MUTUAL RESPECT.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
-1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 97%
Employees
9
Volunteers
43
Highest pay
$154,231, pres/ceo thr

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

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 19% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 10% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports 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 (3)
  1. $445,102 spent. THE HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & COHEN EDUCATION CENTER WAS FOUNDED IN 2001 AND CONTINUES TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ITS STUDENT AND TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS, PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS. THE MUSEUM HAS ESTABLISHED ITSELF AS A SOURCE OF UNIQUE, HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION FOR THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY AND HAS IMPACTED OVER 500,000 PEOPLE, FROM STUDENTS AND TEACHERS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE MUSEUM RECEIVES RAVE REVIEWS ON TRIPADVISOR AND GUEST COMMENT CARDS. THESE ACHIEVEMENTS SPEAK VOLUMES ABOUT OUR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS AND THE SERVICE WE PROVIDE TO THE COMMUNITY. OUR GOAL IS THAT STUDENTS AND VISITORS UNDERSTAND THE DANGERS OF INDIFFERENCE AND WILL BE INSPIRED TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST HATRED AND TO PROMOTE MUTUAL RESPECT. DURING THE YEAR OUR PROGRAMS AND INCLUDED: 1.EXHIBITS - IN ADDITION TO OUR PERMANENT COLLECTION IN OUR NEW MUSEUM, WE OFFER SEVERAL TEMPORARY EXHIBITS DURING THE YEAR EITHER FROM OUR OWN ARCHIVES OR TRAVELING EXHIBITS OFFERED BY OTHER MUSEUMS AND CENTERS. OUR HOLOCAUST-ERA BOXCAR, ON LOAN FROM THE BOXCAR FOUNDATION AND JACK AND F.E. NORTMAN, REMAINS AN INVALUABLE EDUCATIONAL TOOL TO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM'S MISSION. EXPENSE: 593,470 REVENUE: 44,426 THE HOLOCAUST MUSEUM & COHEN EDUCATION CENTER WAS FOUNDED IN 2001 AND CONTINUES TO SERVE THE COMMUNITY THROUGH ITS STUDENT AND TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAMS, PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND EXHIBITS. THE MUSEUM HAS ESTABLISHED ITSELF AS A SOURCE OF UNIQUE, HIGH QUALITY EDUCATION FOR THE SOUTHWEST FLORIDA COMMUNITY AND HAS IMPACTED OVER 500,000 PEOPLE, FROM STUDENTS AND TEACHERS TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC. THE MUSEUM RECEIVES RAVE REVIEWS ON TRIPADVISOR AND GUEST COMMENT CARDS. THESE ACHIEVEMENTS SPEAK VOLUMES ABOUT OUR STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS AND THE SERVICE WE PROVIDE TO THE COMMUNITY. OUR GOAL IS THAT STUDENTS AND VISITORS UNDERSTAND THE DANGERS OF INDIFFERENCE AND WILL BE INSPIRED TO TAKE ACTION AGAINST HATRED AND TO PROMOTE MUTUAL RESPECT. DURING THE YEAR OUR PROGRAMS AND INCLUDED: 1.EXHIBITS - IN ADDITION TO OUR PERMANENT COLLECTION IN OUR NEW MUSEUM, WE OFFER SEVERAL TEMPORARY EXHIBITS DURING THE YEAR EITHER FROM OUR OWN ARCHIVES OR TRAVELING EXHIBITS OFFERED BY OTHER MUSEUMS AND CENTERS. OUR HOLOCAUST-ERA BOXCAR, ON LOAN FROM THE BOXCAR FOUNDATION AND JACK AND F.E. NORTMAN, REMAINS AN INVALUABLE EDUCATIONAL TOOL TO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM'S MISSION. EXPENSE: 593,470 REVENUE: 44,426
  2. $445,102 spent. 2.STUDENT & TEACHER PROGRAMS - THE MUSEUM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR MORE THAN 40,000 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, ELEMENTARY THROUGH UNIVERSITY. OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OFFERS A VARIETY OF LESSONS FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 5 THROUGH 12, INCLUDING IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, FIELD TRIPS TO THE MUSEUM AND OUR POPUP MUSEUM. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE FOR TITLE 1 SCHOOLS AND SCHOOLS THAT HAVE A FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. SURVIVOR TALKS AT SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES PROVIDE POWERFUL PERSONAL STORIES THAT ENGAGE STUDENTS AND ADULTS ALIKE. WE ALSO OFFER ONE ORIGINAL SHORT PLAY BASED ON THE STORIES OF LOCAL HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS AND CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE. THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PLAY IS PRECEDED BY A CLASSROOM SESSION ON THE OVERALL HISTORY OF THE HOLOCAUST AND THE SPECIFIC HISTORY OF THE SURVIVOR SO THAT THE STUDENTS UNDERSTAND THE CONTEXT OF THE PLAY BEFORE SEEING IT. OUR CURRICULUM CATALOG OFFERS 10 DIFFERENT PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS TO CHOOSE FROM, WITH LESSON PLANS LINKED TO SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS. EXPENSE: 593,469 2.STUDENT & TEACHER PROGRAMS - THE MUSEUM PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR MORE THAN 40,000 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS IN SOUTHWEST FLORIDA, ELEMENTARY THROUGH UNIVERSITY. OUR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM OFFERS A VARIETY OF LESSONS FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 5 THROUGH 12, INCLUDING IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS, FIELD TRIPS TO THE MUSEUM AND OUR POPUP MUSEUM. PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE FOR TITLE 1 SCHOOLS AND SCHOOLS THAT HAVE A FINANCIAL HARDSHIP. SURVIVOR TALKS AT SCHOOL ASSEMBLIES PROVIDE POWERFUL PERSONAL STORIES THAT ENGAGE STUDENTS AND ADULTS ALIKE. WE ALSO OFFER ONE ORIGINAL SHORT PLAY BASED ON THE STORIES OF LOCAL HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS AND CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE. THE PERFORMANCE OF THE PLAY IS PRECEDED BY A CLASSROOM SESSION ON THE OVERALL HISTORY OF THE HOLOCAUST AND THE SPECIFIC HISTORY OF THE SURVIVOR SO THAT THE STUDENTS UNDERSTAND THE CONTEXT OF THE PLAY BEFORE SEEING IT. OUR CURRICULUM CATALOG OFFERS 10 DIFFERENT PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS TO CHOOSE FROM, WITH LESSON PLANS LINKED TO SUNSHINE STATE STANDARDS. EXPENSE: 593,469
  3. $296,735 spent. 3.ADULT/PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND GENSHOAH - THE MUSEUM CONTINUES ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH GENSHOAH OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA TO PRESENT A FULL CALENDAR OF QUALITY PROGRAMS TO OUR COMMUNITY INCLUDING FILMS, GUEST SPEAKERS, AND MORE. WE ALSO OFFER EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ENHANCED WITH TRAVELING DISPLAYS OF ARTIFACTS TO GROUPS AT LIBRARIES AND OTHER LOCATIONS THROUGHOUT SOUTHWEST FLORIDA.

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

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since November 2001.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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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