Lorraine Civil Rights Museum Foundation
The national civil rights museum (ncrm), located at the historic lorraine motel, honors and preserves the legacy of dr. Martin luther king. We chronicle the american civil rights …
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Visit civilrightsmuseum.orgAbout Lorraine Civil Rights Museum Foundation
The National Civil Rights Museum is a complex of museums and historic buildings in Memphis, Tennessee, built around the former Lorraine Motel — the site of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968. Its exhibits trace the history of the American Civil Rights Movement from the 17th century to the present. A Smithsonian Affiliate and internationally acclaimed cultural institution, the museum serves as a catalyst for positive social change and explores how the Civil Rights Movement continues to shape equality and freedom globally.
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The national civil rights museum (ncrm), located at the historic lorraine motel, honors and preserves the legacy of dr. Martin luther king. We chronicle the american civil rights movement and tell the story of the ongoing struggle for human rights. We educate and serve as a catalyst to inspire action to create positive social change.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyLorraine Civil Rights Museum Foundation is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Memphis, TN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1983 and has been operating for 43 years. Its EIN is 581484027. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $23M in annual revenue. 60 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Lorraine Civil Rights Museum Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for arts & culture charities in United States is 90/100.
Lorraine Civil Rights Museum Foundation is located in Memphis, TN, United States. The organization was established in 1983 and has been active for 43 years.
Based on official tax filings, Lorraine Civil Rights Museum Foundation has $23M in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 78% for arts & culture charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Lorraine Civil Rights Museum Foundation is classified as an Arts & Culture organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $23M in annual revenue. The organization has 60 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Lorraine Civil Rights Museum Foundation. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Lorraine Civil Rights Museum Foundation holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 73% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
The National Civil Rights Museum is a complex of museums and historic buildings in Memphis, Tennessee, built around the former Lorraine Motel — the site of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968. Its exhibits trace the history of the American Civil Rights Movement from the 17th century to the present. A Smithsonian Affiliate and internationally acclaimed cultural institution, the museum serves as a catalyst for positive social change and explores how the Civil Rights Movement continues to shape equality and freedom globally. Lorraine Civil Rights Museum Foundation is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1983.
Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $23M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Lorraine Civil Rights Museum Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Lorraine Civil Rights Museum Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 581484027, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
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LORRAINE CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM FOUNDATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 60 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1983
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
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Quick facts about Lorraine Civil Rights Museum Foundation
- What is Lorraine Civil Rights Museum Foundation?
- Lorraine Civil Rights Museum Foundation is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Memphis, United States. The National Civil Rights Museum is a complex of museums and historic buildings in Memphis, Tennessee, built around the former Lorraine Motel — the site of the assassination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. on April 4, 1968. Its exhibits trace the history of the American Civil Rights Movement from the 17th century to the present. A Smithsonian Affiliate and internationally acclaimed cultural institution, the museum serves as a catalyst for positive social change and explores how the Civil Rights Movement continues to shape equality and freedom globally.
- When was Lorraine Civil Rights Museum Foundation founded?
- Lorraine Civil Rights Museum Foundation was founded in 1983.
- Who leads Lorraine Civil Rights Museum Foundation?
- Tsitsi Jones serves as CFO/COO.
- Where is Lorraine Civil Rights Museum Foundation located?
- Headquartered in Memphis, TN, United States.
- What is Lorraine Civil Rights Museum Foundation's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $10M-$100M. 73% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Lorraine Civil Rights Museum Foundation trustworthy?
- Lorraine Civil Rights Museum Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Lorraine Civil Rights Museum Foundation's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 581484027.
- What is Lorraine Civil Rights Museum Foundation's website?
- http://civilrightsmuseum.org