Holocaust Museum Houston

“The organization is exempt from federal income taxes under 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code (the code). The museum is classified as a public charity under 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(a)(vi) and the foundation is classified as a type iii supporting organization under 509(a)(3). Contributions to the organization are tax-deductible within the limitations prescribed by the code. The museum may receive income from unrelated business activities; however, no unrelated business income tax was due at june 30, 2025 and 2024. The organization files annual federal information returns. Uncertain tax positions are recognized in the consolidated financial statements only if that position is more-likely-than-not of being sustained upon examination by taxing authorities, based on the technical merits of the position. Penalties and interest assessed by income taxing authorities, if any, would be included in income tax expense. The organization did not recognize any uncertain tax positions or any interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions. The organization's tax returns are subject to possible examination by taxing authorities. For federal income tax purposes, the tax returns essentially remain open for possible examination for a period of three years after the respective filing deadlines of those returns.”

“Hmh collections consist of a diverse assortment of artifacts, requiring multiple conservation needs. Examples of the many types of objects they care for are: a 1942 german railcar and danish boat; paintings and work on paper made by holocaust survivors; daggers, bayonets, and sculpture; ceramic dishware and silver memorabilia items; leather shoes and holsters, uniforms, hats, and handmade tablecloths; original bricks from warsaw ghetto; microfilm and av materials; and numerous books, flat paper and archival items, photographs, manuscripts archives and two torah scrolls. The hmh collections are used to educate people on the holocaust and other genocides as well as teach the dangers of hatred, prejudice and apathy.”

“Endowment funds are intended to support the activities of holocaust museum houston including, but not limited to the following: educational programs, conservation, lecture series, docent program, yom ha'shoah program, and child survivors.”