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National World WAR II Museum INC

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990990-T FY2023
Other · NEW ORLEANS, LA · EIN 72-1200790

About

The national WWII museum tells the story of the american experience in the WAR that changed the world-WHY it was fought, how it was won, and what it means today-so that ALL generations will understand the price of freedom and be inspired by what they learn.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
398
Volunteers
305

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2023-06-30
Revenue
$81.8M
Expenses
$66.6M
Assets
$415.7M
Liabilities
$23.5M

Financial history

$104.6M$52.3M$0
1617181920212223
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2023: $81.8M · Peak FY2019: $104.6M · Avg: $80.6M

501(h) election

This 501(c)(3) has NOT elected 501(h) — lobbying is permitted but limited under the vaguer "no substantial part of activities" test.

Political & Grant Activity

Campaign Spending
Lobbying
$150K
Grants Given
NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM INC
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Address

945 Magazine ST
New Orleans, LA, 70130-381

Governance

Voting board members57
Independent members56
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %39.5%
Permanent endowment %60.5%
Endowment held by related orgNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersYes
Gross fundraising receipts$9.1M
Net to org$8.2M
Retained by contractors$916K
ChannelsMail · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
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