Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Employer identification number
52-1309391
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II or Type III supporting organization, check this box
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g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) a person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the the supported organization?
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11g(i)
(ii)
a family member of a person described in (i) above?
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11g(ii)
(iii)
a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
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11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of support?
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3..
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. (Explain in Part IV.) Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (See instructions.)
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12
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First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here..........................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 6 column (f) divided by line 11 column (f))
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14
15
Public Support Percentage for 2009 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
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16a
33 1/3% support test—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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b
33 1/3% support test—2009.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2010.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
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b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts and circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
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Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in IRC 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
8
Public Support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2006
(b) 2007
(c) 2008
(d) 2009
(e) 2010
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
13
Total support (Add lines 9, 10c, 11 and 12.).
14
First Five Years
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public Support Percentage for 2010 (line 8 column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
.........
15
16
Public support percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
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Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2010 (line 10c column (f) divided by line 13 column (f))
......
17
18
Investment income percentage from 2009 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2010.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3% and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
..........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2009.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
....
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Private Foundation
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the explanation required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; or Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2010
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2010
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
The United States Holocaust Memorial Museum
Employer identification number
52-1309391
Identifier
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 1
ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM IS AMERICA'S NATIONAL INSTITUTION FOR THE DOCUMENTATION, STUDY, AND INTERPRETATION OF HOLOCAUST HISTORY, AND SERVES AS THIS COUNTRY'S MEMORIAL TO THE MILLIONS OF PEOPLE MURDERED DURING THE HOLOCAUST. THE HOLOCAUST WAS THE STATE-SPONSORED, SYSTEMATIC PERSECUTION AND ANNIHILATION OF EUROPEAN JEWRY BY NAZI GERMANY AND ITS COLLABORATORS BETWEEN 1933 AND 1945. JEWS WERE THE PRIMARY VICTIMS - SIX MILLION WERE MURDERED; GYPSIES, THE HANDICAPPED AND POLES WERE ALSO TARGETED FOR DESTRUCTION OR DECIMATION FOR RACIAL, ETHNIC, OR NATIONAL REASONS. MILLIONS MORE, INCLUDING HOMOSEXUALS, JEHOVAH'S WITNESSES, SOVIET PRISONERS OF WAR AND POLITICAL DISSIDENTS, ALSO SUFFERED GRIEVOUS OPPRESSION AND DEATH UNDER NAZI TYRANNY. THE MUSEUM'S PRIMARY MISSION IS TO ADVANCE AND DISSEMINATE KNOWLEDGE ABOUT THIS UNPRECEDENTED TRAGEDY; TO PRESERVE THE MEMORY OF THOSE WHO SUFFERED; AND TO ENCOURAGE ITS VISITORS TO REFLECT UPON THE MORAL AND SPIRITUAL QUESTIONS RAISED BY THE EVENTS OF THE HOLOCAUST AS WELL AS THEIR OWN RESPONSIBILITIES AS CITIZENS OF A DEMOCRACY. CHARTERED BY A UNANIMOUS ACT OF CONGRESS IN 1980 AND LOCATED ADJACENT TO THE NATIONAL MALL IN WASHINGTON, DC, THE MUSEUM STRIVES TO BROADEN PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE HISTORY OF THE HOLOCAUST THROUGH MULTIFACETED PROGRAMS: EXHIBITIONS; RESEARCH AND PUBLICATION; COLLECTING AND PRESERVING MATERIAL EVIDENCE, ART AND ARTIFACTS RELATED TO THE HOLOCAUST; ANNUAL HOLOCAUST COMMEMORATIONS KNOWN AS DAYS OF REMEMBRANCE; DISTRIBUTION OF EDUCATION MATERIALS AND TEACHER RESOURCES; AND A VARIETY OF PUBLIC PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO ENHANCE UNDERSTANDING OF THE HOLOCAUST AND RELATED ISSUES, INCLUDING THOSE OF CONTEMPORARY SIGNIFICANCE.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A
PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS
A LIVING MEMORIAL TO THE HOLOCAUST, THE UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL MUSEUM INSPIRES CITIZENS AND LEADERS WORLDWIDE TO CONFRONT HATRED, PROMOTE HUMAN DIGNITY, AND PREVENT GENOCIDE. A PUBLIC-PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP, FEDERAL SUPPORT GUARANTEES THE MUSEUM'S PERMANENCE, AND ITS FAR-REACHING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND GLOBAL IMPACT ARE MADE POSSIBLE BY DONORS NATIONWIDE. LOCATED AMONG OUR NATIONAL MONUMENTS TO FREEDOM ON THE NATIONAL MALL, THE MUSEUM PROVIDES A POWERFUL LESSON IN THE FRAGILITY OF FREEDOM, THE MYTH OF PROGRESS, THE NEED FOR VIGILANCE IN PRESERVING DEMOCRATIC VALUES. WITH UNIQUE POWER AND AUTHENTICITY, THE MUSEUM TEACHES MILLIONS OF PEOPLE EACH YEAR ABOUT THE DANGERS OF UNCHECKED HATRED AND THE NEED TO PREVENT GENOCIDE. AND WE ENCOURAGE THEM TO ACT, CULTIVATING A SENSE OF MORAL RESPONSIBILITY AMONG OUR CITIZENS SO THAT THEY WILL RESPOND TO THE MONUMENTAL CHALLENGES THAT CONFRONT OUR WORLD. TODAY, WE FACE AN ALARMING RISE IN HOLOCAUST DENIAL AND ANTI-SEMITISM-EVEN IN THE VERY LANDS WHERE THE HOLOCAUST HAPPENED-AS WELL AS GENOCIDE AND THREATS OF GENOCIDE IN OTHER PARTS OF THE WORLD. THIS IS OCCURRING AS WE APPROACH A TIME WHEN HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS AND OTHER EYEWITNESSES WILL NO LONGER BE ALIVE. THE MUSEUM WORKS CLOSELY WITH MANY KEY SEGMENTS OF SOCIETY WHO WILL AFFECT THE FUTURE OF OUR NATION. PROFESSIONALS FROM THE FIELDS OF LAW ENFORCEMENT, THE JUDICIARY AND THE MILITARY, AS WELL AS DIPLOMACY, MEDICINE, EDUCATION AND RELIGION STUDY THE HOLOCAUST, WITH EMPHASIS ON THE ROLE OF THEIR PARTICULAR PROFESSIONS AND THE IMPLICATIONS FOR THEIR OWN RESPONSIBILITIES. THESE PROGRAMS INTENSIFY THEIR SENSE OF COMMITMENT TO THE CORE VALUES OF THEIR FIELDS AND THEIR ROLES IN THE PROTECTION OF INDIVIDUALS AND SOCIETY. IN ADDITION TO ITS LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAMS, THE MUSEUM SPONSORS ON-SITE AND TRAVELING EXHIBITIONS, EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, WEB SITE, CAMPUS OUTREACH AND HOLOCAUST COMMEMORATIONS, INCLUDING THE NATION'S ANNUAL OBSERVANCE IN THE U.S. CAPITOL. OUR CENTER FOR ADVANCED HOLOCAUST STUDIES WORKS TO ENSURE THE CONTINUED GROWTH AND VITALITY OF THE FIELD OF HOLOCAUST STUDIES. AS A LIVING MEMORIAL TO THE HOLOCAUST, WE WORK TO PREVENT GENOCIDE IN THE FUTURE THROUGH OUR ACADEMY FOR GENOCIDE PREVENTION WHICH TRAINS FOREIGN POLICY PROFESSIONALS. WORKING WITH HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS AND AN ARRAY OF ORGANIZATIONS, THE MUSEUM IS A LEADER IN GALVANIZING ATTENTION TO THE CRISIS IN SUDAN. SINCE ITS DEDICATION IN 1993, THE MUSEUM HAS WELCOMED NEARLY 30 MILLION VISITORS, INCLUDING MORE THAN 9 MILLION SCHOOL CHILDREN AND 91 HEADS OF STATE. TODAY 90 PERCENT OF THE MUSEUM'S VISITORS ARE NOT JEWISH, AND OUR WEB SITE, THE WORLD'S LEADING ONLINE AUTHORITY ON THE HOLOCAUST, ON AVERAGE RECEIVES VISITS FROM OVER 100 DIFFERENT COUNTRIES DAILY. WITH HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF ONLINE VISITORS FROM COUNTRIES WITH MAJORITY MUSLIM POPULATIONS, TRANSLATING OUR WEB SITE INTO ARABIC AND FARSI IS A TOP PRIORITY; ALREADY, PORTIONS ARE AVAILABLE IN MORE THAN 20 LANGUAGES.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B
PROCESS FOR REVIEW OF FORM 990
THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED BY THE OFFICE OF FINANCE UNDER THE DIRECTION OF THE MUSEUM'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, WITH CONSULTATION PROVIDED BY THE MUSEUM'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. THE FORM 990 IS REVIEWED INTERNALLY BY THE MUSEUM'S INTERNAL AUDITOR, THE MUSEUM'S GENERAL COUNSEL, THE MUSEUM'S CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, AND THE MUSEUM'S DIRECTOR. THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS THEN REVIEWED BY THE MUSEUM'S INDEPENDENT AUDITOR, KPMG. A HARD COPY OF THE DRAFT FORM 990 IS THEN MAILED TO EACH COUNCIL MEMBER WITH A COVER LETTER STATING THE DATE THE FORM WILL BE FILED WITH IRS. THE LETTER ALSO STATES THAT QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS CAN BE FORWARDED TO THE FINANCE OFFICE. AFTER THE COMMENT PERIOD IS OVER, THE FORM 990 IS SUBMITTED TO THE IRS.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C
CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY
EACH COUNCIL MEMBER IS GIVEN A COPY OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND ETHICS POLICY AND THEY ARE REQUIRED TO SIGN AN ANNUAL COMPLIANCE STATEMENT THAT CONFIRMS THEY HAVE READ THE POLICY AND AGREE TO COMPLY WITH ITS PROVISIONS. THE COUNCIL'S GENERAL COUNSEL ASCERTAINS THAT EACH COUNCIL MEMBER HAS SIGNED AND SUBMITTED AN ANNUAL COMPLIANCE STATEMENT AND REPORTS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE AUDIT AND REVIEW COMMITTEE WHETHER ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE DISCLOSED THEREIN. KEY STAFF MEMBERS, OFFICE HEADS, CONTRACTING OFFICIALS, AND OTHER STAFF MEMBERS HAVING FIDUCIARY RESPONSIBILITY AND SELECTED BY THE MUSEUM'S GENERAL COUNSEL ARE REQUIRED TO ANNUALLY COMPLETE AND SUBMIT A CONFIDENTIAL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT. THE REPORTS ARE REVIEWED BY THE MUSEUM'S GENERAL COUNSEL FOR ANY ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND, WHERE FOUND, CORRECTIVE MEASURES WILL BE REQUIRED.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINES 15A & 15B
PROCESS FOR DETERMINING OFFICERS' COMPENSATION
THE DIRECTOR OF THE MUSEUM IS THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER OF THE MUSEUM. THE DIRECTOR IS APPOINTED BY THE CHAIRPERSON OF THE MUSEUM'S COUNCIL (ITS "BOARD OF TRUSTEES"), SUBJECT TO CONFIRMATION OF THE COUNCIL. TO ESTABLISH THE DIRECTOR'S SALARY UNDER THE CURRENT CONTRACT, THE COUNCIL RETAINED THE SERVICES OF A LAWYER AND CONSULTANT WHOSE EXPERTISE IS COMPENSATION MATTERS FOR EXECUTIVES FOR NONPROFIT ENTITIES TO CONDUCT A COMPARABLE COMPENSATION STUDY FOR THE DIRECTOR'S POSITION. WORKING WITH THE EXECUTIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE OF THE COUNCIL, SEVERAL COMPARABLE NON-PROFITS WERE SELECTED TO STUDY. THE CONSULTANT COLLECTED COMPENSATION INFORMATION ON THE CHIEF EXECUTIVES OF THESE NON-PROFITS AND PROVIDED THE EXECUTIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE WITH AN ANALYSIS. THE COMPARATIVE DATA WAS USED BY THE EXECUTIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE IN ITS DISCUSSIONS WITH THE CONSULTANT TO DEVELOP A RECOMMENDATION FOR A NEW COMPENSATION PACKAGE BEGINNING IN FISCAL YEAR 2007. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT BEFORE THE STUDY, THE MUSEUM DIRECTOR'S SALARY WAS BELOW THE 50TH PERCENTILE AMONG HER PEERS AT OTHER SIMILAR NONPROFIT INSTITUTIONS. IN RECOGNITION OF THE MUSEUM DIRECTOR'S PAST SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE, HER LONG TENURE AT THE INSTITUTION, AND VALUE TO THE MUSEUM, THE EXECUTIVE REVIEW COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE COUNCIL THAT THE DIRECTOR'S COMPENSATION RATE BE SET AT THE 75TH PERCENTILE GOING FORWARD, AND ADJUSTED THE DIRECTOR'S BASE SALARY ACCORDINGLY. THE COMPENSATION REVIEW ALSO IDENTIFIED A DEFICIENCY IN THE MUSEUM DIRECTOR'S RETIREMENT PLAN WHEN COMPARED WITH OTHER SIMILARLY SITUATED SENIOR EXECUTIVES, AND ADJUSTED IT ACCORDINGLY. THE CURRENT WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT FOR THE MUSEUM DIRECTOR HAS A TERM FROM JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH DECEMBER 31, 2013, WITH AN OPTION TO EXTEND FOR TWO YEARS, EXERCISABLE BY THE MUSEUM. THE NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE MUSEUM DIRECTOR WERE CONDUCTED AT ARMS-LENGTH AND THE COUNCIL USED AN OUTSIDE LAW FIRM RATHER THAN THE MUSEUM'S GENERAL COUNSEL OR THE COUNCIL'S GENERAL COUNSEL TO CONDUCT NEGOTIATIONS WITH THE MUSEUM DIRECTOR. PROCESS FOR DETERMINING CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER'S COMPENSATION TO ESTABLISH THE CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER'S COMPENSATION, THE MUSEUM RETAINED THE SERVICES OF A CONSULTING FIRM TO REVIEW THE COMPETITIVENESS IN THE PRIVATE FUNDRAISING INDUSTRY FOR THE DEVELOPMENT STAFF COMPENSATION STRUCTURE. THE CONSULTANT COLLECTED AND ANALYZED DATA FROM OTHER COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. THEY CONCLUDED THAT THE CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER'S COMPENSATION WAS BELOW THE AVERAGE COMPENSATION OF THE COMPARABLE ORGANIZATIONS. BASED ON THIS CONCLUSION, A CONFERENCE CALL WAS HELD WITH THE CO-CHAIRS OF THE DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE, CHAIR OF THE COUNCIL AND THE DIRECTOR. THE DECISION WAS MADE TO SET THE COMPENSATION AT THE AVERAGE COMPENSATION LEVEL. THE CHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER'S CURRENT WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT ENDS DECEMBER 31, 2013 WITH AUTOMATIC TWO-YEAR RENEWAL PERIODS THEREAFTER. PROCESS FOR DETERMINING CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER'S COMPENSATION THE CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER WAS HIRED AFTER A NATIONAL SEARCH CONDUCTED BY A NATIONALLY RESPECTED SEARCH FIRM. THE COMPENSATION FOR THE CMO WAS ESTABLISHED BY THE MUSEUM DIRECTOR AND WAS BASED ON THE INDIVIDUAL'S PRIOR COMPENSATION, THE COMPENSATION RATES FOR OTHER FINAL CANDIDATES FOR THE POSITION AND IN THE MARKET PLACE, AND ADVICE FROM THE SEARCH FIRM. THE MARKETING/COMMUNICATION OFFICE WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2009 TO ADVANCE THE MUSEUM'S STRATEGIC PLANNING GOALS OF 1) EXPANDING, DIVERSIFYING AND MORE DEEPLY ENGAGING OUR AUDIENCES, AND 2) SECURING THE MUSEUM'S FUTURE THROUGH A MAJOR NATIONAL FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN. THE CHIEF MARKETING OFFICER'S CURRENT WRITTEN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT ENDS APRIL 30, 2014 WITH AUTOMATIC TWO-YEAR RENEWAL PERIODS THEREAFTER. ALL OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES ARE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES.
FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 19
PUBLIC ACCESS TO ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS
THE MUSEUM MAKES AVAILABLE ON ITS PUBLIC WEBSITE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS AND INFORMATION: 1) A COPY OF THE MUSEUM'S ENABLING LEGISLATION; 2) A COPY OF THE "REPORT TO THE PRESIDENT, PRESIDENT'S COMMISSION ON THE HOLOCAUST (SEPTEMBER 27, 1979); 3) A COPY OF THE UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL COUNCIL'S BY-LAWS; 4) A COPY OF THE MUSEUM'S "STANDARDS OF ETHICAL CONDUCT" (APPLICABLE TO MUSEUM EMPLOYEES); 5) A COPY OF THE UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL COUNCIL'S "CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND ETHICS POLICY", AND 6) A COPY OF THE "CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT" OF THE INVESTMENT SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE FINANCE COMMITTEE OF THE UNITED STATES HOLOCAUST MEMORIAL COUNCIL. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5 OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS UNREALIZED LOSSES FROM INVESTMENTS ..................... $(9,869,383)
SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B
CONTRACTORS FOR FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
THE FOLLOWING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BY THE CONTRACTORS: -PRODUCTION SOLUTIONS: DATA MANAGEMENT SERVICES -AB DATA, LTD: MAIL CONSULTING SERVICES -COMMUNITY COUNSELING SERVICE COMPANY: FEASIBILITY AND PLANNING STUDY -BLACKBAUD SOFTWARE: DONOR MANAGEMENT SERVICES -CAROL ENTERS LIST COMPANY COPYWRITER: LIST MANAGEMENT SERVICES -INTERGRAL - DC LLC: ANALYTICAL SERVICES -LAUTMAN MASK NEILL & CO: DIRECT MAIL MGMT/MAJOR GIFTS & PLANNED GIVING DONORS -ANNE TRAVERS CONSULTING LLC: IDENTIFIES FOUNDATION AND CORPORATE DONORS -LEXIS NEXIS: ONLINE RESEARCH SERVICES -TYCHERSTEIN LLC: ADVISES ON MARKETING AND ENDOWMENT EFFORTS
SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 3
LICENSING FOR FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES
AS AN INDEPENDENT ESTABLISHMENT OF THE UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT, AND PURSUANT TO THE SUPREMACY CLAUSE OF THE U.S. CONSTITUTION, THE MUSEUM IS NOT SUBJECT TO STATE OR DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA REGULATION OF THE MUSEUM'S FUNDRAISING ACTIVITY; THUS, THE MUSEUM CAN PERFORM FUNDRAISING ACTIVITIES IN ANY STATE.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.