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77
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
77/100 · methodology

About United States Holocaust Memorial Council

United States Holocaust Memorial Council is a arts culture organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $175.4 million. EIN: 521309391.

Founded
Headquarters
Washington, DC
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
A540
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1991

Mission

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Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar arts & culture in United States
Program spending This charity: 73%
Peer average: 77%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.31%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 77
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

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.73
Program$0.73

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show United States Holocaust Memorial Council with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.

  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 55,580 arts & culture charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • It is one of the better-documented arts & culture charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
  • It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a donation page
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

United States Holocaust Memorial Council is a registered arts & culture nonprofit based in Washington, DC, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1980 and has been operating for 46 years. Its EIN is 521309391. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $173M in annual revenue. 252 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

United States Holocaust Memorial Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 521309391. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

United States Holocaust Memorial Council has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('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.

United States Holocaust Memorial Council is located in Washington, DC, United States. The organization was established in 1980 and has been active for 46 years.

Based on official tax filings, United States Holocaust Memorial Council has $173M in annual revenue. It allocates 73% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 77% 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.

United States Holocaust Memorial Council 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 major organization. It has $173M in annual revenue. The organization has 252 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for United States Holocaust Memorial Council. 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, United States Holocaust Memorial Council 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 77%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.

United States Holocaust Memorial Council is a arts culture organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $175.4 million. EIN: 521309391. United States Holocaust Memorial Council is classified as an arts & culture organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1980.

Among arts & culture charities registered in United States: It allocates 73% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 77%. Its annual revenue of $173M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to United States Holocaust Memorial Council are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 521309391, 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
$100M-$1B
73% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
506

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

SA
Sara J B•••••••••
Director

Officers & trustees (25)

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Latest news

From global news sources

9 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Did the US Holocaust Memorial Museum self-censor to preempt Trump’s wrath? - The Art Newspaper
Apr 2026
www.theartnewspaper.com
Trump administration removes Doug Emhoff from board of US Holocaust Memorial Museum - ABC News - Breaking News, Latest N
Feb 2026
abcnews.com
U.S. Holocaust Museum criticizes Walz’s Anne Frank comparison - Star Tribune
Jan 2026
www.startribune.com
Holocaust Museum board seeks to remove Bernie Sanders from Council - Israel National News
Jan 2026
www.israelnationalnews.com
US Holocaust Museum Board Cites Years-Long Absences in Call To Oust Sanders - thejewishnews.com
Jan 2026
www.thejewishnews.com
Holocaust Museum board targets Bernie Sanders over absence - The Jerusalem Post
Jan 2026
www.jpost.com
What does the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum (USHMM) do? - USAFacts
Oct 2025
usafacts.org
Rep. Lois Frankel Appointed to U.S. Holocaust Memorial Council - U.S. Representative Lois Frankel (.gov)
Jun 2025
frankel.house.gov
BREAKING: CAIR Calls for Removal of US Holocaust Memorial Council Member Who Claims All Palestinians in Gaza are Unworth
Jan 2025
www.cair.com
Form filed
$172.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$193.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$184.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$175.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$126.5M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

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

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture this charity 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

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

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 252 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

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 · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 252 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 · 1980
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about United States Holocaust Memorial Council

What is United States Holocaust Memorial Council?
United States Holocaust Memorial Council is a arts & culture publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Washington, United States. United States Holocaust Memorial Council is a arts culture organization based in WASHINGTON, United States. Annual revenue: $175.4 million. EIN: 521309391.
When was United States Holocaust Memorial Council founded?
United States Holocaust Memorial Council was founded in 1980.
Who leads United States Holocaust Memorial Council?
Sara J Bloomfield serves as Director.
Where is United States Holocaust Memorial Council located?
Headquartered in Washington, DC, United States.
What is United States Holocaust Memorial Council's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 73% of expenses go to program services.
Is United States Holocaust Memorial Council trustworthy?
United States Holocaust Memorial Council has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 United States Holocaust Memorial Council's registration number?
IRS EIN: 521309391.
What is United States Holocaust Memorial Council's website?
http://www.ushmm.org