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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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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About 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.

Founded
Headquarters
Memphis, TN
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A540
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1983

Mission

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Arts & Culture · NTEE A540
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 4 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 73%
Peer average: 78%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.79%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

$0.73
Program expenses$0.73 ($8.3 million)

GiveRadar Analysis

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GiveRadar's verified records show Lorraine Civil Rights Museum Foundation with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 133,055 arts & culture charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 84% of comparable organizations. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. Compare with peers
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Common questions

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Lorraine 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.

Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
73% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From the latest filing

Employees
73

Leadership

TS
Tsitsi J••••
CFO/COO

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$23.1M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$16.4M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$22.6M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Liberty and equality go hand in hand - Sedona Red Rock News
Jan 2023
www.redrocknews.com
Form filed
$14.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$7.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
The Crucible: The National Civil Rights Museum - Memphis magazine
Jan 2020
memphismagazine.com
The woman still protesting over Martin Luther King - BBC
Apr 2018
www.bbc.com
national-civil-rights-museum-25th-anniversary-thousands-share-pride-in-shrine-to-civil-rights - The Commercial Appeal
Sep 2016
www.commercialappeal.com
The National Civil Rights Museum, From Shrine to Showcase - Memphis magazine
Mar 2014
memphismagazine.com
National Civil Rights Museum announces eight new board members - Action News 5
Feb 2008
www.actionnews5.com
Mission of National Civil Rights Museum Questioned - NPR
Dec 2007
www.npr.org
Woman vows protest as motel demolition nears - upi.com
Feb 1989
www.upi.com
Memphis Journal; New Dream From an Old Nightmare (Published 1989) - The New York Times
Feb 1989
www.nytimes.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,441
Education 195,493
Arts & Culture this charity 133,055
Advocacy & Civil Rights 127,988
Religion 114,580
Health 98,829
Community Development 56,048
Youth Development 53,423
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Education 159,016
Social Services 140,118
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Community Development 95,028
Civil Rights 70,065
Health 64,848
Youth Development 47,775

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 60 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 60 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1983
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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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