2016-05-16T15:21:16-05:00 2015-06-30 GRANT THORNTON LLP 757 THIRD AVE 4TH FLOOR NEW YORK NY 100172013 990 2014-07-01 133376265 Museum of Jewish Heritage A living Memorial to the Holocaust % MOHAD ATHAR C/O THE MUSEUM MUSE 6464374200 36 Battery Place New York NY 10280 MOhad athar Chief Financial Officer 6464374200 2016-05-16 true Daniel Romano P00504182 2125990100 2014 2016-08-17 19:52:53Z David Marwell 36 battery Place New York NY 10280 18092372 false X www.MJHNYC.org X 1984 NY The purpose of the Museum is to operate the museum; to develop exhibits; and conduct educational programs in support of its mission. 36 34 70 250 266912 -11861 1855833 16377096 199898 387382 -111 8815 798302 677438 2853922 17450731 0 0 0 0 2339634 5001178 18756 0 2892662 4243749 9606630 6602139 14607808 -3748217 2842923 56810365 57365235 7106893 6315523 49703472 51049712 X The mission of the Museum is to educate people of all ages and backgrounds about the broad tapestry of Jewish life in the 20th and 21st centuriesbefore, during, and after the Holocaust. Multiple perspectives on modern Jewish history, life, and culture are presented in the Museums unique Core Exhibition and award-winning special exhibitions. Acclaimed public programs, including discussions, films, plays, and concerts, highlight the richness of Jewish culture and ideas. The Museums mission extends across the country and the world with Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE) and initiatives with affiliate organizations: the Auschwitz Jewish Center and JewishGen. false false 1511213 0 383172 THE COLLECTION AND EXHIBITIONS DEPARTMENT ACQUIRES, PRESERVES AND MAINTAINS RARE ARTIFACTS, DOCUMENTS, AND ARCHIVES THEM IN THE COLLECTION; MONITORS AND FACILITIES TO HELP PRESERVE HISTORICAL MATERIALS, AND RESEARCHES AND DEVELOPS EXHIBITIONS. THE DEPARTMENT COORDINATES ALL LOGISTICS AND PLANNING FOR THE MUSEUM'S TRAVELING EXHIBITIONS AS WELL AS THOSE THAT ARE RENTED FROM INSTITUTIONS. 3845108 0 4210 THE EDUCATION DEPARTMENT DEVELOPS CURRICULA, INCLUDING TOURS, CLASSROOM MATERIALS, AND WEBSITES ABOUT 20TH CENTURY JEWISH HISTORY FOR USE BY TEACHERS AND THEIR STUDENTS IN GRADES 3 THROUGH 12. THE PROGRAM SERVES STUDENTS IN PUBLIC, INDEPENDENT, AND PAROCHIAL SCHOOLS. 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THE MUSEUM DOES NOT INCLUDE EITHER THE COST OR THE VALUE OF ITS COLLECTION IN THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF FINANCIAL POSITION, NOR DOES IT RECOGNIZE GIFTS OF COLLECTION ITEMS AS REVENUES IN THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES. ITEMS PURCHASED FOR THE COLLECTION ARE NOT CAPITALIZED AND ARE REPORTED AS EXPENSES IN THE CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF ACTIVITIES. FROM TIME TO TIME, THE MUSEUM BORROWS AND LENDS EXHIBITIONS AND COLLECTION ITEMS FROM AND TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. THESE ITEMS ARE APPROPRIATELY MONITORED AND INSURED BY THE MUSEUM'S COLLECTIONS DEPARTMENT. SCHEDULE D, PART X, LINE 2 INCOME TAXES THE MUSEUM IS SUBJECT TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD'S ("FASB") ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION ("ASC") TOPIC 740, INCOME TAXES, AS IT RELATES TO ACCOUNTING AND REPORTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES. DUE TO THE MUSEUM'S GENERAL TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, ASC TOPIC 740 HAS NOT HAD, AND IS NOT ANTICIPATED TO HAVE, A MATERIAL IMPACT ON THE MUSEUM'S FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. THE ANNUAL COMPLIANCE AND TAX FILINGS OF THE MUSEUM ARE SUBJECT TO EXAMINATION BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, AS WELL AS BY OTHER VARIOUS STATE AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES. The tax years ended December 31, 2011, 2012, 2013, and June 30, 2014 and 2015 are still open to audit for both federal and state purposes. SCHEDULE D, PART V, LINE 4 USE OF ENDOWMENT FUNDS: THE MUSEUM'S ENDOWMENT CONSIST OF NINE DONOR-restricted FUNDS. THE MUSEUM IS ALLOWED TO BORROW PRINCIPAL FROM ONE OF THE ENDOWMENT FUND'S AND TO USE THE INTEREST EARNED FROM ALL OF THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS. 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X 2 1122534 FMV false false false PART I, LINE 4 & 22 THE MUSEUM RECEIVES GIFTS OF COLLECTION ITEMS THAT HAVE INDETERMINATE VALUE AND ARE NOT CAPITALIZED. PART VI, GOVERNANCE, MANAGEMENT, AND DISCLOsure line 2: THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD AND ONE OF THE TRUSTEES ARE FATHER AND son. LINE 11A: The Form 990 was prepared by an independent accounting firm in conjunction with the organization's financial department. line 12c: THE MUSEUM REGULARLY AND CONSISTENTLY MONITORS AND ENFORCES COMPLIANCE WITH THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY BY REQUIRING ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND KEY EMPLOYEES TO RE-AFFIRM THE POLICY ANNUALLY. line 15a: THE PROCESS FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION OF THE MUSEUM DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED USING COMPARABLE DATA FROM A THIRD PARTY SOURCE AND THEN REVIEWED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND THE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RELATED EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. line 19: The organization makes its Form 990 available to the public by retaining a copy at its place of business. 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