Form990
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except black lung benefit trust or private foundation)

MediumBullet The organization may have to use a copy of this return to satisfy state reporting requirements.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
A For the calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2011 and ending 06-30-2012
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
The Contemporary Jewish Museum
 
Doing Business As
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
736 MISSION STREET
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or country, and ZIP + 4
SAN FRANCISCO, CA94103
D Employer identification number

47-0920831
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 18,386,763
F Name and address of principal officer:
DENISE CHILDS
736 MISSION STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) LeftBullet (insert no.) or
J
Website:MediumBullet
WWW.THECJM.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
affiliates?
H(b)
Are all affiliates included?
If "No," attach a list. (see instructions)
H(c)
Group exemption number MediumBullet  
K Form of organization:
 
L Year of formation: 2003
M State of legal domicile: CA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: The CJM makes the diversity of the Jewish experience relevant for a 21st-century audience. We accomplish this through innovative exhibitions and programs that educate, challenge, and inspire.
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3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a)..... 3 41
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .... 4 40
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2011 (Part V, line 2a) ... 5 124
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .... 6 180
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 .. 7a 33,409
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, line 34 .. 7b  
Revenues; Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 9,066,065 5,592,148
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 468,447 743,096
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 1,542,999 2,063,140
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 318,021 253,718
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)................... 11,395,532 8,652,102
Expenses; 13 Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )... 0 0
14 Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4)..... 0 0
15 Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10) 3,054,670 3,066,777
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e)..... 30,000 60,000
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) MediumBullet1,623,375    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24f).... 8,022,450 7,988,673
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 11,107,120 11,115,450
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 288,412 -2,463,348
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 112,264,652 107,085,987
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 50,308,634 51,036,583
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 61,956,018 56,049,404
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 2
Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part III .........
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE CJM MAKES THE DIVERSITY OF THE JEWISH EXPERIENCE RELEVANT FOR A 21ST-CENTURY AUDIENCE. WE ACCOMPLISH THIS THROUGH INNOVATIVE EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAMS THAT EDUCATE, CHALLENGE, AND INSPIRE.
2
Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ....................
If “Yes,” describe these new services on Schedule O.
3
Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program services? ..........................
If “Yes,” describe these changes on Schedule O.
4
Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations and section 4947(a)(1) trusts are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.
4a (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 8,267,832 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 1,050,173 )
SEE SCHEDULE O
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expensesMediumBullet$ 8,267,832
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
Page 3
Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
Yes
No
1
Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule AClick to see attachment.....................
1
Yes
 
2
Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? Click to see attachment........
2
Yes
 
3
Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part I..........
3
 
No
4
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C,
Part II.........................
4
 
No
5
Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Revenue Procedure 98-19? If “Yes,” complete Schedule C, Part III........................
5
 
No
6
Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IClick to see attachment....................
6
 
No
7
Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas or historic structures? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IIClick to see attachment...
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment....................
8
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule D, Part IVClick to see attachment...................
9
 
No
10
Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi-endowments? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VClick to see attachment
10
Yes
 
11
If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is ‘Yes,’ then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X as applicable:
a
Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line10? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VI.Click to see attachment
11a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VII.Click to see attachment
11b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part VIII.Click to see attachment
11c
 
No
d
Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part IX.Click to see attachment
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11e
Yes
 
f
Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Part X.Click to see attachment
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year?
If “Yes,” complete Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII Click to see attachment
12a
Yes
 
b
Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If “Yes,” and if the organization answered ‘No’ to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI, XII, and XIII is optional Click to see attachment
12b
 
No
13
Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule E
13
 
No
14a
Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States?....
14a
 
No
b
Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part I.........
14b
 
No
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or assistance to any organization or entity located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part II..
15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or assistance to individuals located outside the U.S.? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Part III..
16
 
No
17
Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000, of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part IClick to see attachment
17
Yes
 
18
Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part II.......... Click to see attachment
18
Yes
 
19
Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule G, Part III................... Click to see attachment
19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospitals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule H.....
20a
 
No
b
If “Yes” to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statement to this return? Note. All Form 990 filers that operated one or more hospitals must attach audited financial statements.
20b
 
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to any government or organization in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..
21
 
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III.....
22
 
No
23
Did the organization answer “Yes” to Part VII, Section A, questions 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J................ Click to see attachment
23
Yes
 
24a
Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer questions 24b–24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25................ Click to see attachment
24a
Yes
 
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
No
c
Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds?......................
24c
 
No
d
Did the organization act as an “on behalf of” issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
No
25a
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I...... Click to see attachment
25a
 
No
b
Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part I................ Click to see attachment
25b
 
No
26
Was a loan to or by a current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, highly compensated employee, or disqualified person outstanding as of the end of the organization’s tax year? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L,
Part II......................... Click to see attachment
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to an officer, director, trustee, key employee, substantial contributor or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part III......... Click to see attachment
27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties? (see Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV ......................... Click to see attachment
28a
 
No
b
A family member of a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee? If “Yes,”
complete Schedule L, Part IV................... Click to see attachment
28b
Yes
 
c
An entity of which a current or former officer, director, trustee, or key employee (or a family member thereof) was an officer, director, trustee, or owner? If “Yes,” complete Schedule L, Part IV.. Click to see attachment
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule MClick to see attachment
29
Yes
 
30
Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If “Yes,” complete Schedule M............ Click to see attachment
30
 
No
31
Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N,
Part I...........................
31
 
No
32
Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If “Yes,” complete Schedule N, Part II.......................
32
 
No
33
Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part I........
33
 
No
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Parts II, III, IV, and V, line 1.....................
34
 
No
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
 
No
b
If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...
35b
 
No
36
Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2...........
36
 
No
37
Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If “Yes,” complete Schedule R, Part VI
37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations in Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11 and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
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Form 990 (2011)
Page 5
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part V .........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in Box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable. .......
1a
94
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included in line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable.
1b
0
c
Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................
1c
Yes
 
2a
Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and Tax Statements filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return .....................
2a
124
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Note. If the sum of lines 1a and 2a is greater than 250, you may be required to e-file. (see instructions)
2b
Yes
 
3a
Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?.............................
3a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O.....
3b
Yes
 
4a
At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account or securities account)?.......................
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country: MediumBullet
See instructions for filing requirements for Form TD F 90-22.1, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.
5a
Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year?..
5a
 
No
b
Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
5b
 
No
c
If “Yes” to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ........
5c
 
 
6a
Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible?..........
6a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible?........................
6b
 
 
7
Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).
a
Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor?....................
7a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided?.....
7b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282?...........................
7c
 
No
d
If “Yes,” indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....
7d
 
e
Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?..........................
7e
 
No
f
Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?..
7f
 
No
g
If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required?...................
7g
 
 
h
If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C?...............
7h
 
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds and section 509(a)(3) supporting organizations. Did the supporting organization, or a donor advised fund maintained by a sponsoring organization, have excess business holdings at any time during the year?................
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?.........
9a
 
 
b
Did the organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?......
9b
 
 
10
Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:
a
Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...
10a
 
b
Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities
10b
 
11
Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:
a
Gross income from members or shareholders .........
11a
 
b
Gross income from other sources (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them) ........
11b
 
12a
Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?
12a
 
 
b
If “Yes,” enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.
12b
 
13
Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.
a
Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state?
Note. All 501(c)(29) organizations must list in Schedule O each state in which they are licensed to issue qualified health plans, the amount of reserves required by each state, and the amount of reserves the organization allocated to each state.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans.
13b
 
c
Enter the aggregate amount of reserves on hand.
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
 
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If “No,” provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
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Form 990 (2011)
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Part VI
Governance, Management, and Disclosure For each “Yes” response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a “No” response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VI .........
Section A. Governing Body and Management
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year
If the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
1a
41
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent .................
1b
40
2
Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................
2
 
No
3
Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .
3
 
No
4
Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed?
4
Yes
 
5
Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .
5
 
No
6
Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................
6
 
No
7a
Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? .................
7a
 
No
b
Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ............
7b
 
No
8
Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:
a
The governing body? .........................
8a
Yes
 
b
Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ..........
8b
Yes
 
9
Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If “Yes,” provide the names and addresses in Schedule O .....
9
 
No
Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal
Revenue Code.)
Yes
No
10a
Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............
10a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes? ....
10b
 
 
11a
Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form?
11a
Yes
 
b
Describe in Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review the Form 990. .....
12a
Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If “No,” go to line 13.......
12a
Yes
 
b
Were officers, directors or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ........................
12b
Yes
 
c
Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If “Yes,” describe in Schedule O how this was done ....................
12c
Yes
 
13
Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............
13
Yes
 
14
Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........
14
Yes
 
15
Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?
a
The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........
15a
Yes
 
b
Other officers or key employees of the organization ................
15b
Yes
 
If "Yes," to line 15a or 15b, describe the process in Schedule O (see instructions).
16a
Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................
16a
Yes
 
b
If “Yes,” did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............
16b
Yes
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the States with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filedMediumBullet
CA
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (or 1024 if applicable), 990, and 990-T (501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.
19
Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how), the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.
20
State the name, physical address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the books and records of the organization: MediumBullet
DENISE CHILDS
736 MISSION STREET
SAN FRANCISCO,CA94103
(415) 655-7800
Form 990 (2011)
Form 990 (2011)
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Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part VII .........
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees
1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation, and current key employees. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See instructions for definition of "key employee."
RoundBullet List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (Box 5 of Form W-2 and/or Box 7 of Form 1099-MISC) of more than $100,000 from the
organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

RoundBullet List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List persons in the following order: individual trustees or directors; institutional trustees; officers; key employees; highest
compensated employees; and former such persons.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organizations compensated any current or former officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(1) DAVID LEVINE
CHAIR
 5.0 X   X       0 0 0
(2) ALISON GEBALLE
VICE CHAIR
 5.0 X   X       0 0 0
(3) MATT BERLER
TREASURER
 5.0 X   X       0 0 0
(4) MARK SCHLESINGER
SECRETARY
 5.0 X   X       0 0 0
(5) PAMELA BAER
TRUSTEE - CYPT
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(6) MATTHEW BARTON
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(7) NAOMI CASPE
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(8) HARRY COHN
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(9) DANA CORVIN
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(10) SALLY ANN FAIN EPSTEIN
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(11) ELLIOTT FELSON
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(12) SAM HAMILTON
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(13) SANFORD HARTMAN
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(14) F WARREN HELLMAN
TRUSTEE - CYPT
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(15) RUSSELL HOLDSTEIN
TRUSTEE - CYPT
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(16) STUART KOGOD
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(17) STEPHEN LEAVITT
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
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Part VII
Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and Title 		(B)
Average hours per week (describe hours for related organizations in Schedule O) 		(C)
Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee) 		(D)
Reportable compensation from the organization (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W- 2/1099-MISC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; Officer; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; Former;
(18) ALVIN LEVITT
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(19) JOYCE LINKER
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(20) SIESEL MAIBACH
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(21) ALAN MARK
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(22) GLENN MEYERS
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(23) PHYLLIS MOLDAW
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(24) ALEXANDRA MOSES
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(25) ALISON PINCUS
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(26) BARBARA RAVIZZA
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(27) MICHAEL RIGHI
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(28) BETH RUBENSTEIN
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(29) DOROTHY SAXE
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(30) JOSEPH SEIGER
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(31) ESTHER SHERMAN
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(32) BARBARA SHRAGGE
TRUSTEE - CYPT
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(33) ETA SOMEKH
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(34) RUTH STEIN
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(35) MICHAEL STEINBERG
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(36) ROSELYNE C SWIG
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(37) LUBA TROYANOVSKY
TRUSTEE - CYPT
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(38) MARILYN WALDMAN
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(39) JAMIE WEINSTEIN
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(40) HOWARD WOLLNER
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(41) RONALD WORNICK
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(42) MICHAEL ZEFF
TRUSTEE - CYPT
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(43) NATHAN BRILL
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(44) DAVID KRANE
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(45) NELLIE LEVCHIN
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(46) ANTONY RITCH
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(47) WENDY KESSER YANOWITCH
TRUSTEE
 1.0 X           0 0 0
(48) Constance Wolf
CEO - CYPT
 38.0     X       241,063 0 12,211
(49) DENISE CHILDS
COO
 38.0     X       135,469 0 17,839
1b Sub-Total................MediumBullet
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A....MediumBullet
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)............MediumBullet 376,532 0 30,050
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organizationMediumBullet2
Yes
No
3
Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual .............
3
 
No
4
For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such individual...........................
4
Yes
 
5
Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule J for such person .....
5
 
No
Section B. Independent Contractors
1
Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
(A)
Name and business address 		(B)
Description of services 		(C)
Compensation
Guardsmark LLC
File 6498
LOS ANGELES,CA90074 		SECURITY 868,885
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization MediumBullet1
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Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512, 513, or 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants and Other Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues....1b 373,810
c Fundraising events....1c 141,292
d Related organizations...1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 156,711
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and
similar amounts not included above1f 		4,920,335
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a-1f:$ 887,716
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......MediumBullet 5,592,148
Program Service Revenue Business Code
2a ADMISSIONS 900,099 628,641 628,641    
b MISCELLANEOUS 900,099 114,455 114,455    
c
d
e
f All other program service revenue .        
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f........MediumBullet 743,096
Other Revenue 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest
and other similar amounts).....MediumBullet 1,060,316   -8,382 1,068,698
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds..MediumBullet 0      
5 Royalties............MediumBullet 0      
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 226,263  
b Less: rental expenses 201,423  
c Rental income or (loss) 24,840  
d Net rental income or (loss).......MediumBullet 24,840   24,840  
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 10,047,270  
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 9,044,446  
c Gain or (loss) 1,002,824  
d Net gain or (loss)..........MediumBullet 1,002,824     1,002,824
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including
$ 141,292
of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ...
a 43,554
b Less: direct expenses ...b 121,753
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..MediumBullet -78,199   -78,199
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
a  
b Less: direct expenses ...b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities...MediumBullet 0      
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances .
a 663,261
b Less: cost of goods sold ..b 367,039
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..MediumBullet 296,222 296,222 16,951  
Miscellaneous Revenue Business Code
11a MISCELLANEOUS 900,099 10,855 10,855    
b            
c            
d All other revenue ....        
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......MediumBullet 10,855
12 Total revenue. See Instructions....MediumBullet 8,652,102 1,050,173 33,409 1,993,323
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Part IX
Statement of Functional Expenses
Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A) but are not required to complete columns (B), (C), and (D).
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part IX. .........
Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b,
7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII. 		(A)
Total expenses 		(B)
Program service expenses 		(C)
Management and general expenses 		(D)
Fundraising expenses
1 Grants and other assistance to governments and organizations in the United States. See Part IV, line 21 0  
2 Grants and other assistance to individuals in the United States. See Part IV, line 22 0  
3 Grants and other assistance to governments, organizations, and individuals outside the United States. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16 0  
4 Benefits paid to or for members 0  
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees .... 315,010 187,040 100,873 27,097
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .... 0      
7 Other salaries and wages 2,215,033 1,669,916 153,733 391,384
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 2,916 2,080 452 384
9 Other employee benefits ....... 317,200 226,164 41,870 49,166
10 Payroll taxes ........... 216,618 150,116 30,760 35,742
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ...... 0      
b Legal ......... 24,307 18,282 2,787 3,238
c Accounting ........... 72,515   72,515  
d Lobbying ........... 0      
e Professional fundraising. See Part IV, line 17.. 60,000 60,000
f Investment management fees ...... 103,613 71,804 14,713 17,096
g Other .......... 2,007,013 1,594,236 228,022 184,755
12 Advertising and promotion .... 326,991 227,636 45,629 53,726
13 Office expenses ....... 599,137 347,080 61,049 191,008
14 Information technology ...... 0      
15 Royalties .. 0      
16 Occupancy ........... 270,974 192,436 35,016 43,522
17 Travel ............ 44,357 36,673 1,402 6,282
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials ...... 0      
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 0      
20 Interest ........... 1,420,104 1,084,132 151,655 184,317
21 Payments to affiliates ....... 0      
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..... 1,744,578 1,415,366 145,259 183,953
23 Insurance .............. 75,874 52,581 10,774 12,519
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24f. If line 24f amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24f expenses on Schedule O.)
a EXHIBITION LOAN FEES 235,074 235,074    
b LETTER OF CREDIT FEES 698,509 484,067 99,188 115,254
c EXHIBITION SUPPLIES 50,513 50,513    
d REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 126,981 86,830 14,015 26,136
e
f All other expenses 188,133 135,806 14,531 37,796
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24f 11,115,450 8,267,832 1,224,243 1,623,375
26 Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here MediumBullet if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).        
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Part X Balance Sheet
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing .......... 3,550 1 3,000
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ....... 3,123,522 2 939,743
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ......... 3,172,677 3 2,965,026
4 Accounts receivable, net ......... 0 4 427,031
5 Receivables from current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees. Complete Part II of
Schedule L .......... 0 5 0
6 Receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B). Complete Part II of
Schedule L .......... 0 6 0
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ............. 0 7 0
8 Inventories for sale or use .............. 260,926 8 254,864
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ............ 247,511 9 208,607
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 50,889,328
b Less: accumulated depreciation. ..... 10b 7,473,755 44,997,744 10c 43,415,573
11 Investments—publicly traded securities .......... 33,802,506 11 32,045,293
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ...... 16,082,082 12 16,053,083
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 .. 0 13 0
14 Intangible assets ......... 0 14 0
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 10,574,134 15 10,773,767
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 34)... 112,264,652 16 107,085,987
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses . 1,181,711 17 787,259
18 Grants payable .......... 0 18 0
19 Deferred revenue .......... 224,544 19 198,150
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .......... 44,900,000 20 44,000,000
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D.. 0 21 0
22 Payables to current and former officers, directors, trustees, key
employees, highest compensated employees, and disqualified
persons. Complete Part II of Schedule L.......... 0 22 0
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties .. 0 23 0
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties .... 0 24 0
25 Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17-24). Complete Part X of Schedule D..... 4,002,379 25 6,051,174
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..... 50,308,634 26 51,036,583
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 27 through 29, and lines 33 and 34.
27 Unrestricted net assets ..... 36,022,463 27 31,554,575
28 Temporarily restricted net assets ..... 11,816,158 28 10,306,593
29 Permanently restricted net assets ..... 14,117,397 29 14,188,236
Organizations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here MediumBullet and complete lines 30 through 34.
30 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   30  
31 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund .....   31  
32 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   32  
33 Total net assets or fund balances ..... 61,956,018 33 56,049,404
34 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ..... 112,264,652 34 107,085,987
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Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XI .........
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ...
1
8,652,102
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ....
2
11,115,450
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ...
3
-2,463,348
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 33, column (A)) ..
4
61,956,018
5
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ...
5
-3,443,266
6
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3, 4, and 5 (must equal Part X, line 33, column (B)) ....
6
56,049,404
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response to any question in this Part XII .........
Yes
No
1
Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990:  
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain in
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?....
2a
 
No
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?........
2b
Yes
 
c
If “Yes,” to 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant? If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O. ...........................
2c
Yes
 
d
If “Yes” to line 2a or 2b, check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were issued on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Single Audit Act and OMB Circular A-133? ................
3a
 
No
b
If “Yes,” did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits. ..
3b
 
 
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SCHEDULE A
(Form 990 or 990EZ)

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.
right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrow See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
The Contemporary Jewish Museum
 
Employer identification number

47-0920831
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
f
g
(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? ................
11g(i)
 
No
(ii) a family member of a person described in (i) above? ......................
11g(ii)
 
No
(iii) a 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above? ................
11g(iii)
 
No
h
(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) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .... 16,712,708 10,860,412 6,391,596 9,066,065 5,592,811 48,623,592
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.. 16,712,708 10,860,412 6,391,596 9,066,065 5,592,811 48,623,592
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)..           17,935,204
6 Public Support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.           30,688,388
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year(or fiscal year beginning in) (a) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 16,712,708 10,860,412 6,391,596 9,066,065 5,592,811 48,623,592
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources.. 1,651,012 1,136,197 918,707 1,295,888 1,060,316 6,062,120
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.. 4,576 3,429 0 0 24,840 32,845
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).           54,718,557
12
12
5,251,002
13
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
56.084 %
15
15
71.831 %
16a
b
17a
b
18
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 3
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) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (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) 2007 (b) 2008 (c) 2009 (d) 2010 (e) 2011 (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
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
b
20
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
Page 4
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) 2011

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(Form 990, 990-EZ,
or 990-PF)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors
Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Name of organization
The Contemporary Jewish Museum
 
Employer identification number

47-0920831
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ





Form 990-PF




Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
General Rule
Special Rules
......................... Arrow Bullet   $    
Caution. An Organization that is not covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules does not file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
Form 990-EZ or on Part I, line 2, of its Form 990-PF, to certify that it does not meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)

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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
The Contemporary Jewish Museum
  		Employer identification number

47-0920831
Part I
Contributors (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
     
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED
 

     
RESTRICTED
RESTRICTED  
RESTRICTED, RESTRICTED   RESTRICTED

$RESTRICTED




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
(a)
No.		 (b)
Name, address, and ZIP + 4		 (c)
Total contributions		 (d)
Type of contribution
 
 
 

     
 
   

$  




(Complete Part II if there is a noncash contribution.)
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
The Contemporary Jewish Museum
  		Employer identification number

47-0920831
Part II
Noncash Property (see Instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
     
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Description of noncash property given		 (c)
FMV (or estimate)
(see instructions). 		(d)
Date received
 
$    
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Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2011)
Name of organization
The Contemporary Jewish Museum
  		Employer identification number

47-0920831
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., individual contributions to section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organizations
that total more than $1,000 for the year. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry.
For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc.,
contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet $  
Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
(a) No.
from
Part I		 (b)
Purpose of gift		 (c)
Use of gift		 (d)
Description of how gift is held
 
(e)
Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
 
 
       
 
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
SchDMd Bullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes," to Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b
SchDMd Bullet Attach to Form 990. SchDMd Bullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
The Contemporary Jewish Museum
 
Employer identification number

47-0920831
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .......    
2 Aggregate contributions to (during year) ...    
3 Aggregate grants from (during year) ...    
4 Aggregate value at end of year .......    
5
Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised
funds are the organization's property, subject to the organization's exclusive legal control? ............
6
Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be
used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................
Part II
Conservation Easements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 7.
1
Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).
2
Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.
Held at the End of the Year
a Total number of conservation easements ....................... 2a  
b Total acreage restricted by conservation easements .................. 2b  
c Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) ..... 2c  
d Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after 8/17/06, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register .................... 2d  
3
Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during
the tax year SchDMd Bullet  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located SchDMd Bullet  
5
Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and
enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? .............................
6
Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting and enforcing conservation easements during the year SchDMd Bullet  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
SchDMd Bullet $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section
170(h)(4)(B)(i) and 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? ....................................
9
In Part XIV, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.
Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of
art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education or research in furtherance of public service,
provide, in Part XIV, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art,
historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service,
provide the following amounts relating to these items:
(i)
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ........................SchDMd Bullet $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ..............................SchDMd Bullet $  
2
If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under SFAS 116 (ASC 958), relating to these items:
a
Revenues included in Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................SchDMd Bullet $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................SchDMd Bullet $  
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 52283D
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s accession and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection
items (check all that apply):
a
d
b
e
 
c
4
Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIV.
5
During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?........
Part IV
Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.
1a
Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIV and complete the following table:
Amount
c Beginning balance ................................. 1c  
d Additions during the year .............................. 1d  
e Distributions during the year ............................. 1e  
f Ending balance ................................... 1f  
2a
Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21? .....................
b
If “Yes,” explain the arrangement in Part XIV.
Part V
Endowment Funds. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 10.
(a)Current Year (b)Prior Year (c)Two Years Back (d)Three Years Back (e)Four Years Back
1a Beginning of year balance .... 26,465,723 25,819,998 25,819,998 25,819,998
b Contributions ........ 115,488 1,566,887 126,227 5,490,267
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses ... 8,800 3,589,485 2,756,702 -4,240,267
d Grants or scholarships .....        
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ........ 		752,167 4,510,647 2,882,929 1,250,000
f Administrative expenses ....        
g End of year balance ...... 25,837,844 26,465,723 25,819,998 25,819,998
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the year end balance (line 1g) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment SchDMd Bullet44.800 %
b
Permanent endowment SchDMd Bullet54.600 %
c
Temporarily restricted endowment SchDMd Bullet0.600 %
The percentages in lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.
3a
Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes
No
(i) unrelated organizations ........................
3a(i)
 
No
(ii) related organizations ........................
3a(ii)
 
No
b
If "Yes" to 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIV the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.
Description of property (a) Cost or other basis (investment) (b)Cost or other basis (other) (c) Accumulated depreciation (d) Book value
1a Land ................. 1,231,957   1,231,957
b Buildings ................ 46,258,858   4,658,200 41,600,658
c Leasehold improvements ............        
d Equipment ................ 3,398,512   2,815,555 582,957
e Other .................        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).).......SchDMdBullet 43,415,572
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Part VII
Investments—Other Securities. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.
(a) Description of security or category
(including name of security)		 (b)Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)Financial derivatives    
(2)Closely-held equity interests    
(3)Other
(A) ENDOWMENT POOL OF THE JEWISH-- 		8,091,990 F

(B) FARALLON CAPITAL 		1,353,648 F

(C) METROPOLITAN REAL ESTATE 		1,026,634 F

(D) FINTAN INVESTMENTS 		1,553,778 F

(E) PINEHURST INSTITUTIONAL, LTD. 		4,027,033 F




Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)Small Bullet 16,053,083
Part VIII
Investments—Program Related. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment type (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)Small Bullet  
Part IX
Other Assets. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1) OTHER ASSETS 667,550
(2) BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN REMAIND 10,106,217







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........Small Bullet 10,773,767
Part X
Other Liabilities. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of Liability (b) Book value
Federal Income Taxes 0








Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)Small Bullet 6,051,174
2. Fin 48 (ASC 740) Footnote. In Part XIV, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC740).
Schedule D (Form 990) 2011

Schedule D (Form 990) 2011
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Part XI Reconciliation of Change in Net Assets from Form 990 to Financial Statements
1 Total revenue (Form 990, Part VIII, column (A), line 12) .................... 1 8,652,102
2 Total expenses (Form 990, Part IX, column (A), line 25) ..................... 2 11,115,450
3 Excess or (deficit) for the year. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ............. 3 -2,463,348
4 Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .......................... 4 -3,500,818
5 Donated services and use of facilities ............................. 5  
6 Investment expenses ................................... 6  
7 Prior period adjustments .................................. 7  
8 Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ................................. 8 57,552
9 Total adjustments (net). Add lines 4 through 8 ......................... 9 -3,443,266
10 Excess or (deficit) for the year per financial statements. Combine lines 3 and 9 ......... 10 -5,906,614
Part XII Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1 5,943,509
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains on investments .......... 2a -3,500,818
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b 44,458
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d 57,552
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e -3,398,808
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 9,342,317
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b . 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ........... 4b -690,215
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c -690,215
5 Total Revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5 8,652,102
Part XIII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ............. 1 11,850,123
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities .......... 2a 44,458
b Prior year adjustments .............. 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 2d 690,215
e Add lines 2a through 2d...................... 2e 734,673
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1..................... 3 11,115,450
4 Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .. 4a  
b Other (Describe in Part XIV.) ............ 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b....................... 4c  
5 Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ...... 5 11,115,450
Part XIV
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b;
Part V, line 4; Part X; Part XI, line 8; Part XII, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XIII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
Permanent Collections Schedule D, Part III, Line 1a The permanent collections, which consist of works of art, are acquired through purchases or contributions and are not recognized as assets in the accompanying statement of financial position. Each work of art is inventoried and cared for, and activities verifying the collections integrity are performed continuously. Purchases of art (accessions) are recorded as decreases in the appropriate net asset class in the year in which the items are acquired. Proceeds from deaccessions or insurance recoveries are required to be used to acquire other works of art. Such proceeds are reflected as increases in the appropriate net asset class. There were no accessions or deaccessions of works of art during the fiscal years that ended June 30, 2012 and 2011.
Description of the Organization's Collections Schedule D, Part III, Line 4 The Museum is now a non-collecting institution. The existing collection consists of different forms of Judaica. These pieces are occasionally displayed in exhibitions to help in the education of Jewish art and culture.
Purpose of Endowment Funds Schedule D, Part V, Line 4 The organization maintains endowments as a means to provide a predictable stream of funding to support its programs.
FIN 48 Schedule D, Part X The Museum is a not-for-profit organization that has been recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as an organization that is exempt from income tax pursuant to Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) on its income other than unrelated business income. The Museum has also been recognized by the Franchise Tax Board as an organization that is exempt from income tax pursuant to California Revenue and tax Code Section 23701d on its income other than unrelated business income. As required by GAAP, the Museum has identified and evaluated its significant tax positions for which the statute of limitations remain open and determined that there is no material unrecognized benefit or liability to be recorded. The open tax years are generally the years ended June 30, 2009 through June 30, 2012 for federal tax purposes and the years ended June 30, 2008 through June 30, 2012 for California tax purposes. There have been no material changes in unrecognized benefits as of June 30, 2012 and 2011, nor are any material changes anticipated in the twelve months following June 30, 2012. There have been no related tax penalties or interest, which would be classified as tax expense in the statement of activities.
Other Change in Net Assets Schedule D, Part XI, Line 8 Allowance for Pledge Receivables 57,552
Other Income Items Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2d Items reported as revenue per financial statements, not included with revenue per 990: Change in Allowance for Pledge Receivables 57,552
Other Revenue Schedule D, Part XII, Line 4b COGS 367,039 Rental Activity 201,423 Special Event Expense 121,753 ---------------------------------------- Total 690,215
Other Expense Items Schedule D, Part XIII, Line 2d Items reported as expenses per financial statements, included with revenue per 990: COGS 367,039 Rental Activity 201,423 Special Event Expense 121,753 ---------------------------------------- Total 690,215
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, lines 17, 18, or 19,or if the organization entered more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.right arrowAttach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. right arrowSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
The Contemporary Jewish Museum
 
Employer identification number

47-0920831
Part I
Fundraising Activities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
1
Indicate whether the organization raised funds through any of the following activities. Check all that apply.
a e
b f
c g
d
2a
Did the organization have a written or oral agreement with any individual (including officers, directors, trustees
or key employees listed in Form 990, Part VII) or entity in connection with professional fundraising services?
b
If “Yes,” list the ten highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization. Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this table.
(i) Name and address of individual
or entity (fundraiser) 		(ii) Activity (iii) Did fundraiser have custody or control of contributions? (iv) Gross receipts
from activity 		(v) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
fundraiser listed in
col. (i) 		(vi) Amount paid to
(or retained by)
organization
Yes No
The Lukens Company
2800 Shirlington Rd 9th Fl
 
Arlington, VA22206 		Consultant   No 373,810 173,548 200,262
FITZGERALD GRAVES
ONE BLUXOME ST 410
 
SAN FRANCISCO, CA94107 		CONSULTANT   No   60,000  
Total .................right arrow 373,810 233,548 200,262
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit funds or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
CA
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.
(a) Event #1

FAMILY GALA
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

SEDER
(event type) 		(c) Other Events

0
(total number) 		(d) Total Events
(Add col. (a) through col. (c))
VerticalRevenue 1 Gross receipts . . . 164,896 19,950   184,846
2 Less: Charitable
contributions . . . 		141,292     141,292
3 Gross income (line 1
minus line 2) . . . 		23,604 19,950   43,554
VerticalDirectExpenses 4 Cash prizes . . .        
5 Non-cash prizes . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . .        
7 Food and beverages . . 39,234 8,094   47,328
8 Entertainment . . . 10,405 3,000   13,405
9 Other direct expenses . 46,533 14,487   61,020
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) ........... right arrow 121,753
11 Net income summary. Combine lines 3 and 10 in column (d)............ right arrow -78,199
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 19, or reported more than $15,000 on Form 990-EZ, line 6a.
VerticalRevenue (a) Bingo (b) Pull tabs/Instant
bingo/progressive bingo 		(c) Other gaming (d) Total gaming (Add col. (a) through col. (c))
1 Gross revenue . . . .        
VerticalDirectExpenses 2 Cash prizes . . . .        
3 Non-cash prizes . . .        
4 Rent/facility costs . . .        
5 Other direct expenses . .        
6 Volunteer labor . . .
 
 
 
7 Direct expense summary. Add lines 2 through 5 in column (d) ........... right arrow  
8 Net gaming income summary. Combine lines 1 and 7 in column (d) .......... right arrow  
9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization operates gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to operate gaming activities in each of these states? ............
b
If "No," Explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? .....
b
If "Yes," Explain:
 
11
Does the organization operate gaming activities with nonmembers? .................
12
Is the organization a grantor, beneficiary or trustee of a trust or a member of a partnership or other entity
formed to administer charitable gaming? ..........................
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13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity operated in:
a
The organization's facility ......................
13a
 
b
An outside facility ........................
13b
 
14
Provide the name and address of the person who prepares the organization's gaming/special events books and records:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
15a
Does the organization have a contract with a third party from whom the organization receives gaming
revenue? ......................................
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of gaming revenue received by the organization right arrow $   and the
amount of gaming revenue retained by the third party right arrow $   .
c
If "Yes," enter name and address:
Name right arrow
Address right arrow
 
 
16
Gaming manager information:
Name right arrow
Gaming manager compensation right arrow $  
Description of services provided right arrow
 
17
Mandatory distributions:
a
Is the organization required under state law to make charitable distributions from the gaming proceeds to
retain the state gaming license? ............................
b
Enter the amount of distributions required under state law distributed to other exempt organizations or spent
in the organization's own exempt activities during the tax year right arrow$  
Part IV
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to quuestion on Schedule G (see instructions.)
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Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
SchJMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990,
Part IV, question 23.
SchJMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchJMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
The Contemporary Jewish Museum
 
Employer identification number

47-0920831
Part I
Questions Regarding Compensation
Yes
No
1a
Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed in Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.
b
If any of the boxes in line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain....
1b
Yes
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
officers, directors, trustees, and the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked in line 1a? ....
2
 
No
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the organization uses to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.
4
During the year, did any person listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:
a
Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? ...............
4a
 
No
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? ........
4b
 
No
c
Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? ........
4c
 
No
If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.
Only 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations only must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:
a
The organization? ...........................
5a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
5b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed in form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:
a
The organization? ...........................
6a
 
No
b
Any related organization? .........................
6b
 
No
If "Yes," to line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed in Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any non-fixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported in Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III .............................
8
 
No
9
If "Yes" to line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Intructions for Form 990
Cat. No. 50053T
Schedule J (Form 990) 2011

Schedule J (Form 990) 2011
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Part II
Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.
For each individual whose compensation must be reported in Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.

Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and column (E) for that individual.
(A) Name (B) Breakdown of W-2 and/or 1099-MISC compensation (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation
reported as deferred
in prior Form 990
(i) Base compensation (ii) Bonus & incentive compensation (iii) Other reportable compensation
(1) Constance Wolf (i)
(ii)		 220,861
0 		0
0 		20,202
0 		1,800
0 		10,411
0 		253,274
0 		0
0
(2) DENISE CHILDS (i)
(ii)		 135,044
0 		0
0 		425
0 		0
0 		17,839
0 		153,308
0 		0
0














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Part III
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8. Also complete this part for any additional information.
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
DISCRETIONARY SPENDING ACCOUNT SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 1A: CONSTANCE WOLF RECEIVED AN AUTO ALLOWANCE IN 2011. THE AMOUNTS ARE INCLUDED IN COMPENSATION REPORTED ON SCHEDULE J, PART II, COLUMN B (III).
Severance Arrangements SCHEDULE J, PART I, LINE 4: An individual listed in Schedule J Part II, has a severance arrangement as part of their employment agreement, which provides for a severance payment under certain circumstances of four months salary upon termination of employment.
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Schedule K
(Form 990)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information on Tax Exempt Bonds
SchKMediumBullet Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 24a. Provide descriptions,
explanations, and any additional information in Part VI.
SchKMediumBullet Attach to Form 990. SchKMediumBullet See separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
The Contemporary Jewish Museum
 
Employer identification number
47-0920831
Part I
Bond Issues
(a) Issuer Name (b) Issuer EIN (c) CUSIP # (d) Date Issued (e) Issue Price (f) Description of Purpose (g) Defeased (h) On
Behalf of
Issuer 		(i) Pool
financing
Yes No Yes No Yes No
A California Infrastucture and Econ Dev Bank
  		63-0304653 13033WTL7 06-29-2006 47,000,000 TAX EXEMPT BONDS PAYABLE   X   X   X
Part II
Proceeds
A B C D
1 Amount of bonds retired . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0      
2 Amount of bonds legally defeased . . . . . . . . . . 0      
3 Total proceeds of issue . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47,000,000      
4 Gross proceeds in reserve funds . . . . . . . . 0      
5 Capitalized interest from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . 2,466,075      
6 Proceeds in refunding escrows . . . . . . . . . . . 0      
7 Issuance costs from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 591,717      
8 Credit enhancement from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . 122,441      
9 Working capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . 2,250,000      
10 Capital expenditures from proceeds . . . . . . . . . . 41,557,791      
11 Other spent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 0      
12 Other unspent proceeds . . . . . . . . . . . 0      
13 Year of substantial completion . . . . . . . . . . .
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
14 Were the bonds issued as part of a current refunding issue? . . . .   X            
15 Were the bonds issued as part of an advance refunding issue? . . . .   X            
16 Has the final allocation of proceeds been made? . . . . . . X              
17 Does the organization maintain adequate books and records to support the final allocation of proceeds? . . . . . . . . . . . . . X              
Part III
Private Business Use
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Was the organization a partner in a partnership, or a member of an LLC, which owned property financed by tax-exempt bonds? . . . . . . .   X            
2 Are there any lease arrangements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . .   X            
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 50193E
Schedule K (Form 990) 2011
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Part III
Private Business Use (Continued)
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
3a Are there any management or service contracts that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . . . .   X            
b If ‘Yes’ to line 3a, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any management or service contracts relating to the financed property? . . . . .                
c Are there any research agreements that may result in private business use of bond-financed property? . . . . . . .   X            
d If ‘Yes’ to line 3c, does the organization routinely engage bond counsel or other outside counsel to review any research agreements relating to the financed property? .                
4 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use by entities other than a section 501(c)(3) organization or a state or local government . . SchKMediumBullet 0%   %   %   %
5 Enter the percentage of financed property used in a private business use as a result of unrelated trade or business activity carried on by your organization, another section 501(c)(3) organization, or a state or local government . . . . . . . SchKMediumBullet 0%   %   %   %
6 Total of lines 4 and 5 . . .. . . . . . . . . 0%   %   %   %
7 Does the bond issue meet the private security or payment test? . . . X              
8 Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that all nonqualified bonds of the issue are remediated in accordance with the requirements under
Regulations sections 1.141-12 and 1.145-2?
X              
Part IV
Arbitrage
A B C D
Yes No Yes No Yes No Yes No
1 Has a Form 8038-T, Arbitrage Rebate, Yield Reduction and Penalty in Lieu of Arbitrage Rebate, been filed with respect to the bond issue? . . .   X            
2 Is the bond issue a variable rate issue? X              
3a Has the organization or the governmental issuer entered into a qualified hedge with respect to the bond issue? X              
b Name of provider . . . . . . . . Bank of America NA
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of hedge . . . . . . . . 20.      
d Was the hedge superintegrated? . . . .   X            
e Was a hedge terminated? . . . . .   X            
4a Were gross proceeds invested in a guaranteed investment contract (GIC)? . . . . . . X              
b Name of provider . . . . . . MS Flexible AGMT INC
  		 
  		 
  		 
 
c Term of GIC . . . . . . . 1.58      
d Was the regulatory safe harbor for establishing the fair market value of the GIC satisfied? . . . . . . X              
5 Were any gross proceeds invested beyond an available temporary period? . . . . . .   X            
6 Did the bond issue qualify for an exception to rebate? . X              
7 Has the organization established written procedures to monitor the requirements of section 148? . . . X              
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Schedule K (Form 990) 2011
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Part V
Procedures To Undertake Corrective Action
Has the organization established written procedures to ensure that violations of federal tax requirements are timely identified and corrected through the voluntary closing agreement program if self-remediation is not available under applicable regulations? . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Part VI
Supplemental Information
Complete this part to provide additional information for responses to questions on Schedule K (see instructions).
Identifier Return Reference Explanation
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Schedule L
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
MediumBullet Complete if the organization answered
"Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 25a, 25b, 26, 27, 28a, 28b, or 28c,
or Form 990-EZ, Part V lines 38a or 40b.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. MediumBulletSee separate instructions.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
The Contemporary Jewish Museum
 
Employer identification number

47-0920831
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3) and section 501 (c)(4) organizations only).
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 25a or 25b, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 40b.
1(a) Name of disqualified person (b) Description of transaction (c) Corrected?
Yes No





2
Enter the amount of tax imposed on the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ......................... Bullet Image$
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ....... Bullet Image$
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 26, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a.
(a) Name of interested person and purpose (b) Loan to or from the organization? (c)Original principal amount (d)Balance due (e) In default? (f) Approved by board or committee? (g)Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ...............Small Bullet $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefitting Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 27.
(a) Name of interested person (b)Relationship between interested person and the organization (c)Amount of grant or type of assistance
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the
Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50056A
Schedule L (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011
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Part IV
Business Transactions Involving Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 28a, 28b, or 28c.
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship between interested person and the organization (c) Amount of transaction (d) Description of transaction (e) Sharing of organization's revenues?
Yes No
(1) SANFORD HARTMAN BOARD OF TRUSTEES 264,598 OFFICER OF PG&E   No
(2) STACEY SILVER FAMILY MEMBER OF TRUSTEE 35,202 COMPENSATION   No
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SCHEDULE M
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
NonCash Contributions
Right pointing arrow large imageComplete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, lines 29 or 30.
Right pointing arrow large image Attach to Form 990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2011
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Name of the organization
The Contemporary Jewish Museum
 
Employer identification number

47-0920831
Part I
Types of Property
(a)
Check if applicable 		(b)
Number of Contributions or items contributed 		(c)
Noncash contribution amounts reported on
Form 990, Part VIII, line 1g 		(d)
Method of determining
noncash contribution amounts
1 Art—Works of art ....        
2 Art—Historical treasures .        
3 Art—Fractional interests ..        
4 Books and publications ..      
5 Clothing and household
goods ....... 		     
6 Cars and other vehicles ..        
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 7 865,168 FMV
10 Securities—Closely held stock .        
11 Securities—Partnership, LLC,
or trust interests .... 		       
12 Securities—Miscellaneous ..        
13 Qualified conservation
contribution—Historic
structures ..... 		       
14 Qualified conservation
contribution—Other ... 		       
15 Real estate—Residential .        
16 Real estate—Commercial ..        
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts ....        
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( WINE ) X 1 12,916 Cost/Selling Price
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( SUPPLIES ) X 1 9,632 Cost/Selling Price
27 Other Right pointing arrow large image( )
28 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
29
Number of Forms 8283 received by the organization during the tax year for contributions
for which the organization completed Form 8283, Part IV, Donee Acknowledgement ...
29
 
Yes
No
30a
During the year, did the organization receive by contribution any property reported in Part I, lines 1-28 that it
must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which is not required to be used
for exempt purposes for the entire holding period? ..................
30a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe the arrangement in Part II.
31
Does the organization have a gift acceptance policy that requires the review of any non-standard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ............................
32a
 
No
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization did not report revenues in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Privacy Act and Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) 2011
Schedule M (Form 990) 2011
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Part II
Supplemental Information. Complete this part to provide the information required by Part I, lines 30b,
32b, and 33 and whether the organization is reporting in Part I, column (b) the number of contributions, the number of items received, or a combination of both. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ

Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
MediumBullet Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
The Contemporary Jewish Museum
 
Employer identification number

47-0920831
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PROGRAM SERVICE FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A THE CONTEMPORARY JEWISH MUSEUM PRESENTS EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAMS THAT EXPLORE JEWISH ART, CULTURE, HISTORY, AND IDEAS. IN A DYNAMIC SETTING AND FROM A DIVERSITY OF PERSPECTIVES, THE MUSEUM INSPIRES ARTISTIC EXCELLENCE, LEARNING, AND SCHOLARSHIP. IT ENGAGES AND SUSTAINS AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS THROUGH DIALOGUE AND COLLABORATION. THE CONTEMPORARY JEWISH MUSEUM CELEBRATES THE VITALITY OF CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY AND EXPLORES THE CREATIVITY, TRADITIONS, AND SOCIAL VALUES OF JEWISH LIFE. LIVELY ARTISTIC AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, CENTERED AROUND ART, MUSIC, DISCUSSIONS AND FILM, INVITE PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, BACKGROUNDS AND INTERESTS TO CONNECT WITH ONE ANOTHER AND GAIN A GREATER UNDERSTANDING OF DIVERSE CULTURES AND THE JEWISH EXPERIENCE. FISCAL YEAR 2012 WAS AN ESPECIALLY REWARDING PERIOD OF PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, AUDIENCE BUILDING, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THE CJM PRESENTED OUTSTANDING AND CRITICALLY ACCLAIMED EXHIBITIONS, OFFERED HUNDREDS OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOL AND FAMILY AUDIENCES, SERVING OVER 125,000 INDIVIDUALS. THE CJM ALSO ENGAGED TENS OF THOUSANDS OF COMMUNITY MEMBERS THROUGH NUMEROUS PUBLIC PROGRAMS EXPLORING THE VITALITY AND CREATIVITY OF CONTEMPORARY JEWISH LIFE. IN THE FOUR YEARS SINCE OPENING ITS NEW FACILITY, THE MUSEUM HAS BECOME WELL KNOWN THROUGHOUT THE BAY AREA FOR ITS GROUNDBREAKING EXHIBITIONS AND INNOVATIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT BUILD BRIDGES OF UNDERSTANDING BETWEEN THE JEWISH PEOPLE AND THOSE OF OTHER FAITHS. IN ADDITION TO EXHIBITIONS, THE CJM STRENGTHENED ITS ONLINE PRESENCE WITH A NEW PODCAST SERIES, YOUTUBE VIDEOS, EVITES TO PUBLIC PROGRAMS, MEMBERSHIP RENEWALS, AND ONLINE PURCHASES FROM THE MUSEUM STORE WITH A FOCUS ON INCREASING THE MUSEUM'S REACH, IMPACT AND NATIONAL REPUTATION, EXHIBITIONS AND PROGRAM ACCOMPLISHMENTS OVER THE PAST YEAR INCLUDE: 2011 -12 EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS THE 2011/12 EXHIBITION SEASON WAS EXEMPLARY OF THE MUSEUM'S HISTORY OF MOUNTING THOUGHT-PROVOKING AND BROADLY APPEALING EXHIBITIONS THAT SHARE JEWISH CULTURE WITH A DIVERSE 21ST CENTURY AUDIENCE. EXHIBITIONS RANGED FROM HISTORIC AND ARTFUL MEMOIRS OF INFLUENTIAL JEWISH PERSONALITIES TO INTERACTIVE STORIES ABOUT BAY AREA JEWISH LIFE, TO NEW INTERPRETATIONS OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITY IN JUDAISM AND ART. TRUE TO OUR COMMITMENT TO ONGOING EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY DIALOGUE, EACH EXHIBITION WAS INFUSED WITH OPPORTUNITIES FOR AUDIENCE INTERACTION AND ACCOMPANIED BY A VIBRANT SERIES OF EDUCATIONAL AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS. - SEEING GERTRUDE STEIN: FIVE STORIES MAY 12, 2011 - SEPTEMBER 6, 2011 GERTRUDE STEIN (1874-1946), ONE OF THE MOST INFLUENTIAL AMERICAN WRITERS OF THE TWENTIETH CENTURY, IS PERHAPS MOST FAMOUS FOR COINING PHRASES LIKE, "A ROSE IS A ROSE IS A ROSE IS A ROSE," AND "THERE'S NO THERE THERE." BUT STEIN'S INFLUENCE AS A STYLE MAKER, ART COLLECTOR, AND NETWORKER WAS CONSIDERABLE. "SEEING GERTRUDE STEIN: FIVE STORIES" IS AN ART-FILLED, BIOGRAPHICAL EXPLORATION OF STEIN'S MULTIPLE IDENTITIES AS A LITERARY PIONEER, TRANSATLANTIC MODERNIST, JEWISH-AMERICAN EXPATRIATE, CELEBRITY, ART COLLECTOR, AND MUSE TO ARTISTS OF SEVERAL GENERATIONS. "SEEING GERTRUDE STEIN" WAS PRESENTED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE SMITHSONIAN'S NATIONAL PORTRAIT GALLERY IN WASHINGTON D.C. - HOUDINI: ART AND MAGIC OCTOBER 2, 2011 - JANUARY 16, 2012 THROUGH IMPOSSIBLY DARING FEATS, HARRY HOUDINI (1874-1926) CAPTIVATED AUDIENCES WORLDWIDE, AND HIS LEGENDARY ESCAPES INSTILL AWE EVEN TODAY. "HOUDINI: ART AND MAGIC" WAS THE FIRST ART EXHIBITION IN AN AMERICAN ART MUSEUM ABOUT THIS MASTER MAGICIAN. BORN IN HUNGARY TO ORTHODOX JEWISH PARENTS, HOUDINI'S STORY OF AN EASTERN EUROPEAN IMMIGRANT OF HUMBLE ORIGINS MAKING IT BIG IN AMERICA DESPITE ANTI-SEMITISM GALVANIZED THE AMERICAN PUBLIC, ESPECIALLY ITS MANY NEW IMMIGRANT COMMUNITIES WHO TOOK TO HEART THE MAGICIAN'S ESCAPES FROM UTILITARIAN OBJECTS LIKE MILK CANS AND SHIPPING CRATES. FEATURED IN THE EXHIBITION WERE MAGIC APPARATUSES (STRAITJACKETS, HANDCUFFS, ETC.), PROMOTIONAL POSTERS, BROADSIDES, PERIOD PHOTOGRAPHS, ARCHIVAL FILM FOOTAGE, AND CONTEMPORARY ART WORK BY ARTISTS SUCH AS MATTHEW BARNEY, PETAH COYNE, JANE HAMMOND, VIK MUNIZ, DEBORAH OROPALLO, AND RAYMOND PETTIBON. ONE OF THE EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTS WAS A VIDEO MONTAGE OF HISTORICAL FILMS STARRING HOUDINI, ALONGSIDE RECENT FILMS INSPIRED BY THE MAGICIAN.
- STANLEY SAITOWITZ: JUDAICA NOVEMBER 3, 2011 - OCTOBER 16, 2012 SAN FRANCISCO-BASED ARCHITECT STANLEY SAITOWITZ IS INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED FOR HIS BUILDING PROJECTS AROUND THE GLOBE INCLUDING PRIVATE HOMES, MUSEUMS, SYNAGOGUES, AND LIBRARIES. HE IS ALSO A DESIGNER OF CONTEMPORARY JUDAICA AND HAS THOUGHT DEEPLY ABOUT THE FORM AND SYMBOLISM IN JEWISH RITUAL OBJECTS. THIS EXHIBITION, DESIGNED BY SAITOWITZ, EXAMINES THE EVOLUTION OF JUDAICA THROUGH A PRESENTATION OF HISTORICAL EXAMPLES OF MENORAHS, SHABBAT CANDLES, AND KIDDUSH CUPS JUXTAPOSED AGAINST SAITOWITZ'S OWN CONTEMPORARY VERSIONS OF THESE OBJECTS. THE EXHIBITION ALSO CONSIDERS THE LAWS AND TRADITIONS THAT BIND THESE RITUAL OBJECTS. - CALIFORNIA DREAMING: JEWISH LIFE IN THE BAY AREA FROM THE GOLD RUSH TO THE PRESENT NOVEMBER 17, 2011 - APRIL 28, 2013 CALIFORNIA DREAMING IS A PARTICIPATORY EXHIBITION THAT EXPLORES JEWISH LIFE IN THE BAY AREA FROM THE GOLD RUSH TO THE PRESENT. THROUGH VIDEO, PHOTOGRAPHS, OBJECTS, ART, AND TEXT, THE EXHIBITION DEMONSTRATES HOW CHARACTERISTICS THAT DEFINED THE SAN FRANCISCO JEWISH COMMUNITY IN THE LATE 19TH AND EARLY 20TH CENTURIES - ASPIRATIONAL, INNOVATIVE, PHILANTHROPIC - CONTINUE TO INFORM CONTEMPORARY BAY AREA JEWISH LIFE TODAY AN UNDERCURRENT THROUGHOUT THE EXHIBITION IS THE BAY AREA'S HISTORY OF ENTREPRENEURIALISM, ADVENTURE, AND FREEDOM OF SPIRIT, THEREBY ILLUSTRATING HOW JEWISH CULTURE IN THE REGION HAS BEEN REINVENTED TIME AND AGAIN TO FIT OUR EVOLVING IDEAS OF WHAT IT MEANS TO BE JEWISH. - DO NOT DESTROY: TREES, ART AND JEWISH THOUGHT - AN EXHIBITION AND THE DOROTHY SAXE INVITATIONAL FEBRUARY 16, 2012 - SEPTEMBER 9, 2012 SINCE BIBLICAL TIMES, THE LAND AND ENVIRONMENT HAVE BEEN CENTRAL TO JEWISH LIFE AS EXPRESSED BY THE TORAH AND ITS MANY INTERPRETIVE LAWS THAT COMMAND THE PROTECTION OF THE ENVIRONMENT, SPECIES PRESERVATION, SANITATION, AND POLLUTION. "DO NOT DESTROY" IS A LANDMARK EXHIBITION THAT EXPLORES THE CENTRALITY OF TREES IN JEWISH LIFE AND CULTURE. THE EXHIBITION IS DIVIDED INTO TWO PARTS. THE FIRST IS THE CONTINUATION OF THE CJM'S SIGNATURE DOROTHY SAXE INVITATIONAL, IN WHICH ARTISTS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS ARE INVITED TO EXPLORE A JEWISH RITUAL OBJECT. FOR THIS EXHIBITION 57 ARTISTS WERE INVITED TO CREATE NEW WORKS FROM RECLAIMED WOOD THAT INVESTIGATED THE ENVIRONMENTAL THEMES EMBEDDED IN THE JEWISH HOLIDAY TU B'SHEVAT. THE SECOND PART OF "DO NOT DESTROY" INVESTIGATES THE ROLE OF THE TREE IN CONTEMPORARY ART MORE BROADLY BY PRESENTING A SELECTION OF MAJOR LOANED ARTWORKS BY AN INTERNATIONAL ROSTER OF ARTISTS: RODNEY GRAHAM, YOKO ONO, GABRIELA ALBERGARIA, ZADOK BEN DAVID, APRIL GORNIK, ROXY PAINE, AND RONA PONDICK, AND MANY OTHERS. JERUSALEM-BASED ARTIST AND GRAPHIC DESIGNER, DOV ABRAMSON CREATED AN EDUCATIONAL SPACE WITHIN THE EXHIBITION THAT USES GRAPHICS AND FUN FACTS TO EXPAND ON THE HISTORY OF ENVIRONMENTAL STEWARDSHIP WITHIN THE JEWISH TRADITION. THE SAN FRANCISCO CHRONICLE REFERRED TO THE INSTALLATION AS "PAINLESSLY EDUCATIONAL." - TORAH TOUR AND THE PEOPLE'S TORAH ONGOING BETWEEN FALL 2009 AND MARCH 2011 FEMALE SCRIBE JULIE SELTZER WROTE OUT THE ENTIRE TEXT OF THE TORAH AS PART OF "AS IT IS WRITTEN: PROJECT 304,805," A GROUNDBREAKING EXHIBITION ABOUT THE ANCIENT ART OF WRITING THE TORAH. THE COMPLETED TORAH IS THE FIRST EVER TO BE COMMISSIONED BY A MUSEUM AND THE SECOND TORAH KNOWN TO BE WRITTEN BY A WOMAN. SCRIBED WITH THE PURPOSE OF BECOMING A RESOURCE TO EMERGING JEWISH COMMUNITIES AND JEWISH COMMUNITIES IN NEED AROUND THE WORLD, THE CJM TORAH IS NOW ON TOUR AT BAY AREA SYNAGOGUES BEFORE IT EMBARKS ON A WORLD TOUR. BAY AREA SYNAGOGUES THAT HAVE HOSTED THE CJM TORAH SINCE THE LAUNCH OF THE TORAH TOUR INCLUDE STANFORD HILLEL; BETH AM, LOS ALTOS; TEMPLE SINAI, OAKLAND; TEMPLE EMANU-EL, SAN FRANCISCO; KOL EMETH, PALO ALTO; AND KOL SHOFAR, TIBURON. COMMUNITY MEMBERS CAN FOLLOW THE TORAH ON ITS WORLDWIDE JOURNEY VIA ITS OWN PAGE ON THE CJM'S WEBSITE. THIS DEDICATED TORAH WEBPAGE OFFERS VIDEOS AND RESOURCES FOR LEARNING ABOUT THE SCRIBAL PROCESS AS WELL AS INTERACTIVES FOR FOLLOWING THE TORAH ON ITS TRAVELS. COMMISSIONED IN CONJUNCTION WITH "AS IT IS WRITTEN," "THE PEOPLE'S TORAH" OFFERS AN ONLINE THREE-DIMENSIONAL RENDERING OF THE FIVE BOOKS OF MOSES, INVITING PEOPLE FROM ALL OVER THE WORLD TO COLLECTIVELY WRITE THE TORAH, LETTER BY LETTER. INDIVIDUALS FROM OVER 50 COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD REMOTELY PARTICIPATED IN "THE PEOPLE'S TORAH." - BLACK SABBATH: THE SECRET MUSICAL HISTORY OF BLACK-JEWISH RELATIONS ONGOING BASED ON A COMPILATION ALBUM WHICH WAS RELEASED IN SEPTEMBER 2010 BY THE IDELSOHN SOCIETY FOR MUSICAL PRESERVATION, "BLACK SABBATH" PRESENTS A MUSICAL JOURNEY THROUGH A UNIQUE SLICE OF RECORDING HISTORY. THE EXHIBITION HIGHLIGHTED THE BLACK-JEWISH MUSICAL ENCOUNTER FROM THE 1930S TO THE 1960S.
EDUCATION AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS HIGHLIGHTS   THE CJM'S EXHIBITIONS ARE COMPLEMENTED BY A ROBUST RANGE OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING THAT FURTHERS ITS MISSION TO PROVIDE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR SCHOOL CHILDREN, FAMILIES, TEACHERS AND YOUTH. THIS PAST YEAR THE CJM SAW A 9% INCREASE IN ITS FAMILY AUDIENCE TO 22,300 - 17% OF THE CJM'S OVERALL AUDIENCE AND TWICE THE NATIONAL AVERAGE FOR FAMILY ATTENDANCE AT ART MUSEUMS, ACCORDING TO THE MOREY GROUP, A NATIONAL MARKETING RESEARCH FIRM THAT SPECIALIZES IN MUSEUMS. THE MUSEUM ALSO INCREASED OUTREACH TO KEY CONSTITUENCIES LIKE LGBT FAMILIES AND LOW-TO-MODERATE INCOME FAMILIES THROUGH COMMUNITY COLLABORATIONS AND TARGETED PROGRAMMING. THROUGH EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS, TEACHERS, YOUTH, AND FAMILIES, THE CJM SERVED MORE THAN 35,000 INDIVIDUALS IN 2011/12. THE CJM HAS EXPANDED ITS ROLE AS A COMMUNITY CONVENER WITH THE CREATION OF THE NEW ROLE OF JEWISH COMMUNITY LIAISON. OVER THE PAST YEAR, THE CJM HOSTED SEVERAL LUNCHEONS AND MEETINGS AT THE MUSEUM FOR THE FOLLOWING GROUPS AND ORGANIZATIONS: LEADERS OF SISTERHOODS AND MEN'S GROUPS AT SYNAGOGUES ACROSS THE BAY AREA; UNITED SYNAGOGUE YOUTH; JEWISH DAY SCHOOL PRINCIPAL GROUPS; JEWISH SUMMER CAMP REUNIONS; BBYO; DILLER TEEN FELLOWS; THE BUREAU OF JEWISH EDUCATION OF SAN FRANCISCO, THE PENINSULA, MARIN, AND SONOMA; THE CENTER FOR JEWISH LIVING AND LEARNING IN THE EAST BAY; SYNAGOGUE EDUCATION DIRECTOR COUNCILS; JEWISH TEEN LEADERSHIP COUNCILS; AND THE BOARD OF RABBIS OF NORTHERN CALIFORNIA.
SCHOOL AND TEACHER PROGRAMS   THE CJM WORKS CLOSELY WITH PUBLIC, PAROCHIAL, PRIVATE, AND SYNAGOGUE SCHOOLS TO ENSURE A MIX OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING THAT ALIGNS WITH CALIFORNIA STATE CURRICULUM STANDARDS AS WELL AS THE CURRICULAR GOALS OF EACH SCHOOL. THE MUSEUM IS PROUD TO PROVIDE GRADE APPROPRIATE CURRICULA AND ACTIVITIES FOR PRESCHOOL THROUGH 12TH GRADE; MOST ART MUSEUMS IN THE REGION TAILOR THEIR EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 2 THROUGH 12. SCHOOL AND TEACHER PROGRAMS IN 2011/12 INCLUDED ONGOING SUCCESSFUL AND POPULAR PROGRAMS: - GUIDED EXHIBITION TOURS FOR SCHOOL GROUPS, LED BY PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS. - POST-TOUR HANDS-ON ART ACTIVITIES IN THE SALA WEBB EDUCATION CENTER. - TEACHER RESOURCE GUIDES FILLED WITH CURRICULAR MATERIALS FOR SELECT EXHIBITIONS. - LARGE SCALE EDUCATOR OPEN HOUSES. - INTIMATE AND INTENSIVE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR TEACHERS. - INTERACTIVE ADVENTURES IN ARCHITECTURE TOURS FOR VISITING SUMMER CAMPS. IPAD GAME: IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE EXHIBITION "CALIFORNIA DREAMING, "THE CJM HAS COLLABORATED WITH GLOBAL KIDS AND THE COVENANT FOUNDATION TO CREATE "CALIFORNIA DREAMING: THE GAME." THE FIRST IPAD GAME FOR CHILDREN THAT HIGHLIGHTS CALIFORNIA JEWISH HISTORY, THIS INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE USES ARCHIVAL MATERIALS AND PRIMARY RESOURCE MATERIALS FROM CALIFORNIA DREAMING TO ENGAGE 4TH - 12TH GRADE STUDENTS IN CONNECTING WITH HISTORY WHILE RECOGNIZING THEIR OWN ROLES IN BUILDING COMMUNITY. THE GAME WAS LAUNCHED IN SPRING 2012 THROUGH A WORKSHOP AND SYMPOSIA FOR JEWISH DAY SCHOOL EDUCATORS ON BRINGING GAME DESIGN TO THEIR CLASSROOMS. SINCE THEN, THE GAME HAS BEEN IN USE WITH VISITING SCHOOL GROUPS. VISITING FAMILIES CAN ALSO PLAY THE GAME ON WEEKENDS, BY CHECKING OUT IPADS FROM A CJM FAMILY TABLE IN THE GRAND LOBBY. CALIFORNIA DREAMING CURRICULUM GUIDE: THE EXHIBITION "CALIFORNIA DREAMING" IS ALSO ACCOMPANIED BY A COMPREHENSIVE, 73-PAGE TEACHER RESOURCE GUIDE THAT WAS DEVELOPED FOR LOCAL JEWISH SCHOOLS. THE CURRICULUM ILLUMINATES 160 YEARS OF JEWISH EXPERIENCE IN THE BAY AREA AND IS THE FIRST SUCH TEACHING UNIT TO COVER THIS VIBRANT HISTORY IN MORE THAN 20 YEARS. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING A SYNOPSIS OF THE MATERIAL COVERED IN THE EXHIBITION, THE CURRICULUM GUIDE PROVIDES A SERIES OF LESSONS PLAN THAT MAKE USE OF BOTH HISTORICAL PRIMARY RESOURCE MATERIALS AS WELL AS TECHNOLOGICAL TOOLS TO GUIDE STUDENTS IN MAKING PERSONAL CONNECTIONS TO OUR REGION'S HISTORY. THE GUIDE ALSO INCLUDES A CD OF THE CJM DOCUMENTARY THAT THE CJM COMMISSIONED FOR THE EXHIBITION, WHICH PROVIDES INTERVIEWS WITH A MIX OF JEWISH COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES ABOUT MOVING TO CALIFORNIA.
SCHOOL AND FAMILY MUSEUM PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM:   IN FEBRUARY 2012, THE CJM COMPLETED YEAR TWO OF ITS HIGHLY SUCCESSFUL SCHOOL AND FAMILY MUSEUM PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM, WHICH WAS LAUNCHED TO ADDRESS THE ACUTE LACK OF MULTI-SESSION MUSEUM EDUCATION PROGRAMS AS WELL AS EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS THAT ENGAGE BOTH STUDENTS AND PARENTS. EACH YEAR, THE CJM PARTNERS WITH FOUR ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS FOR A SEMESTER-LONG SERIES OF IN-SCHOOL AND IN-MUSEUM EXPERIENCES FOR STUDENTS AND PARENTS, ALL LED BY THE CJM'S TEAM OF PROFESSIONAL TEACHING ARTISTS, AND ALL DEVELOPED IN COLLABORATION WITH THE FACULTY AT EACH SCHOOL. THE CULMINATING EVENT FOR THE SEMESTER IS A PRIVATE FAMILY DAY AT THE MUSEUM FOR EACH SCHOOL THAT FEATURES FREE ADMISSION FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY, GALLERY ACTIVITIES, HANDS-ON ART MAKING, AND A DISPLAY OF ARTWORK MADE BY THE CHILDREN DURING THE SEMESTER-LONG PARTNERSHIP. EVALUATING THE SCHOOL AND FAMILY MUSEUM PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM HAS BEEN A PRIORITY AS THE CJM STRIVES TO ENSURE THAT ALL NEW PROGRAMS ARE AS EFFECTIVE IN MEETING THEIR OBJECTIVES AS OUR MORE ESTABLISHED ONES. EVALUATION INCLUDED ONLINE AND SITE SURVEYS, FOCUS GROUP DISCUSSIONS, AND OBSERVATION. OVER THE FISCAL YEAR, THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT INCREASE IN PARTICIPATION IN THE PROGRAM, FROM 320 IN 2010/11 TO 628 IN 2011/12. IN ADDITION, 32% OF THE PARENTS REPORTED VISITING THE CJM ON THEIR OWN WITH THEIR CHILDREN AS A RESULT OF HAVING PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM - TWICE AS MANY AS THE PRIOR YEAR. BASED ON TEACHER AND PARENT FEEDBACK, THE CJM HAS ADDED ADDITIONAL TEACHING TIME IN THE CLASSROOM AND A WORKSHOP AT EACH SCHOOL FOR FAMILIES THAT TEACHES ART PROJECTS THEY CAN DO AT HOME. A WORKSHOP FOR TEACHERS WILL BE ADDED IN FY12/13 THAT WILL AID IN FURTHER CUSTOMIZATION OF THE CURRICULUM FOR EACH SCHOOL COMMUNITY.
FAMILY PROGRAMS AT THE CJM   THE CJM HAS MADE FAMILY ENGAGEMENT A PRIORITY THROUGH MULTIPLE PROGRAM OFFERINGS, OUTREACH, AND ACCESSIBILITY. MOST PROGRAMS ARE FREE WITH THE PRICE OF ADMISSION (WHICH IS ALWAYS FREE FOR YOUTH 18 AND UNDER) AND DESIGNED TO ENGAGE BOTH PARENTS AND CHILDREN IN HANDS ON EXPLORATION OF THE ARTS AND JEWISH TRADITIONS. FAMILY PROGRAMS IN 2011/12 INCLUDED ONGOING FAVORITES SUCH AS: - WEEKLY TWO-HOUR DROP-IN FAMILY ART-MAKING WORKSHOPS FOR ALL AGES EVERY SUNDAY. - SCHOOL'S OUT DROP-IN ART-MAKING: THE SAME POPULAR TWO-HOUR PROGRAM PROVIDED ON WEEKDAYS WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT SUCH AS MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. DAY AND THE FRIDAY AFTER THANKSGIVING. - ART ON THE GO: FREE FAMILY ART WORKSHOPS AT NEIGHBORHOOD BRANCHES OF THE SAN FRANCISCO PUBLIC LIBRARY (SFPL). - SFPL LIBRARY CARD FREE DAY: A SPECIAL DAY WHEN SFPL CARDHOLDERS ENJOY FREE ADMISSION AND A HOST OF FAMILY ACTIVITIES THAT CELEBRATE LITERACY AND CREATIVITY. - MONTHLY PRESCHOOL GALLERY HOUR, WHEN OUR YOUNGEST VISITORS GET AN EYE LEVEL VIEW OF THE GALLERY THROUGH STORIES, MOVEMENT, MUSIC, AND HAND-ON ART. - FAMILY ARTPACKS: CUSTOMIZED TOTES FILLED WITH TOOLS AND ACTIVITIES THAT ENCOURAGE FAMILIES TO EXPLORE THE GALLERIES TOGETHER. - 4X4 FAMILY STUDIOS: INTENSIVE AND SPECIALIZED FAMILY WORKSHOPS GEARED TOWARD CHILDREN 6-13 THAT COVER A RANGE OF SUBJECTS: CARTOONING, SHADOW PUPPETRY, WIRE SCULPTURES, ETC. - FAMILY TOURS: 45-MINUTE INTERACTIVE MINI TOURS DESIGNED TO ENGAGE THE WHOLE FAMILY THROUGH STORIES, MOVEMENT, CAREFUL OBSERVATION, AND HANDS-ON ART. IN ADDITION, WE INTRODUCED NEW PROGRAMS TARGETED TO SPECIFIC AUDIENCES, INCLUDING LGBT FAMILIES AND FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS. LGBT FAMILY MORNING: IN JULY 2011 THE CJM LAUNCHED ITS FIRST ANNUAL LGBT FAMILY MORNING. CO-PRESENTED WITH OUR FAMILY COALITION, SF LGBT CENTER, AND JCF LGBT ALLIANCE, THIS EVENT INVITED LGBT FAMILIES, FRIENDS, AND SUPPORTERS TO A FUN-FILLED MORNING THAT INCLUDED INTERACTIVE FAMILY TOURS OF THE EXHIBITION, "SEEING GERTRUDE STEIN"; POETRY MAGNET AND ARTFUL ROSE MAKING; A TEA AND PASTRY "STEIN SALON," LIVE MUSIC PERFORMANCES, OPPORTUNITIES TO POSE WITH LIFE-SIZED CUT OUTS OF GERTRUDE STEIN AND ALICE B. TOKLAS, AND CUSTOMIZED POEMS FOR ATTENDEES WRITTEN BY SAN FRANCISCO LOCAL POET LYNN GENTRY. MORE THAN 1,000 GUESTS PARTICIPATED IN THE FESTIVITIES. THE LGBT FAMILY MORNING FOR 2012 TOOK PLACE ON JULY 22. COMMUNITY PARTNERS FOR THE 2012 LGBT FAMILY MORNING INCLUDED: CONGREGATION SHA'AR ZAHAV, FAMILY BUILDERS, KESHET, OUR FAMILY COALITION, AND SF LGBT CENTER. TEEN PROGRAMS MULTIPLE STUDIES HAVE CONFIRMED A SIGNIFICANT DROP IN ENGAGEMENT WITH JEWISH LIFE AFTER THE AGE OF BAR/BAT MITZVAH. THIS IS ESPECIALLY TRUE IN THE BAY AREA WHERE A LARGE PERCENTAGE OF JEWISH YOUTH LIVE IN INTERFAITH AND/OR UNAFFILIATED HOUSEHOLDS. AS PART OF THE CJM'S MISSION TO STRENGTHEN JEWISH CONTINUITY AND IDENTITY, THE MUSEUM OFFERS A RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR TEENS TO EXPLORE CONTEMPORARY JEWISH CULTURE, ART, HISTORY, AND IDEAS IN A CREATIVE AND WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT THAT JEWISH TEENS CAN ENJOY ALONGSIDE THEIR NON-JEWISH PEERS. TEEN PROGRAMS AT THE CJM IN 2011/12 INCLUDED: - ACCESS 18 WHICH PROVIDES FREE ADMISSION FOR TEENS AND A FREE YOUTH MEMBERSHIP THAT OFFERS SPECIAL BENEFITS SUCH AS INVITATIONS TO TEEN EVENTS, FREE GUEST ADMISSION FOR ADULT FAMILY MEMBERS, ACCESS TO THE CJM'S TEEN FACEBOOK PAGE AND MORE. - TEEN ART CONNECT (TAC), THE CJM'S SIGNATURE YEAR-ROUND PAID APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS. - MONTHLY WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS FOR TEENS SUCH AS PRINTMAKING AND SOCIAL MEDIA WORKSHOPS, OPEN HOUSES FOR TEENS, AND AN ANNUAL BATTLE OF THE BANDS COMPETITION. - QUARTERLY YOUNG TEEN EVENTS SPECIFICALLY FOR YOUTH AGES 11-14. - MONTHLY TEEN-LED ARCHITECTURE TOURS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC. - TEEN EXCHANGES, FOR VISITING YOUTH GROUPS THAT OFFER A CHANCE FOR TEENS TO EXCHANGE IDEAS THROUGH TEEN-LED TOURS, ACTIVITIES, AND GROUP DISCUSSION. ACCESS 18: THANKS IN LARGE PART TO THE CJM'S OUTREACH TO JEWISH COMMUNITY GROUPS AND SYNAGOGUES, ACCESS 18 HAS BECOME AN IMPORTANT OFFERING FOR SYNAGOGUES AS THEY STRIVE TO ENCOURAGE ACTIVE PARTICIPATION IN JEWISH LIFE FOR TEENS. SEVERAL TEMPLES IN SAN FRANCISCO NOW OFFER TEENS A CJM ACCESS 18 YOUTH MEMBERSHIP UPON COMPLETION OF THEIR BAR/BAT MITZVAH.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM FISCAL YEAR 2012   - THE CJM SAW A 9% INCREASE IN ITS FAMILY AUDIENCE TO 22,300. NOTABLY, THE CJM'S FAMILY AUDIENCE IS NOW 17% OF ITS OVERALL AUDIENCE - TWICE AS HIGH AS THE NATIONAL AVERAGE FOR ART MUSEUMS. GIVEN THE CJM'S RESOUNDING SUCCESS IN ENGAGING FAMILIES, THE WALLACE FOUNDATION HAS CHOSEN IT FOR A NATIONAL CASE STUDY ON AUDIENCE ENGAGEMENT. - THE CJM ENHANCED ITS ONLINE PRESENCE WITH THE ONLINE MUSEUM STORE, A NEW PODCAST SERIES, EVITES TO PROGRAMS, CONTENT DRIVEN YOUTUBE VIDEOS, AND EXPANDED COMMUNICATIONS VIA FACEBOOK, TWITTER, PINTEREST, TUMBLER, INSTAGRAM, AND FOURSQUARE. - MEMBERSHIP IN THE CONTEMPORARIES, THE CJM'S MEMBERSHIP PROGRAM FOR YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, INCREASED BY 50%. INDIVIDUAL MEMBERS OF THE CONTEMPORARIES ALSO TOOK A MUCH MORE ACTIVE ROLE IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF PROGRAMS, INCLUDING THE CJM'S 3RD "OUT OF ORDER SEDER" IN APRIL 2012. - TWO EXHIBITIONS IN 2011/12, "SEEING GERTRUDE STEIN: FIVE STORIES" AND "HOUDINI: ART AND MAGIC," WERE THE HIGHEST ATTENDED EXHIBITIONS IN THE CJM'S 28-YEAR HISTORY. IN ADDITION, "SEEING GERTRUDE STEIN" WAS COVERED IN A FEATURE BY PBS NEWSHOUR IN THE CJM'S FIRST FEATURE ON NATIONAL TELEVISION. - FROM JUNE 2011 THROUGH MAY 2012 THE CJM SERVED OVER 125,000 ONSITE VISITORS THROUGH EXHIBITIONS, PROGRAMS AND COMMUNITY EVENTS. - IN OCTOBER 2011, THE CJM COLLABORATED ONCE AGAIN WITH SFMOMA, MOAD, CREATIVITY CHILDREN'S MUSEUM, AND YERBA BUENA GARDENS ON ITS ANNUAL YERBA BUENA FAMILY DAY, FEATURING FREE ADMISSION AND ACTIVITIES AT ALL FIVE VENUES. OVER 12,000 PEOPLE ATTENDED THE DAY'S FESTIVITIES, INCLUDING OVER 3,200 AT THE CJM. - THE CJM CONTINUED ITS 20+ YEAR TRADITION OF HOLDING A FREE COMMUNITY DAY ON DECEMBER 25. MORE THAN 3,000 COMMUNITY MEMBERS FILLED THE KORET AND TAUBE GRAND LOBBY AND GALLERIES FOR A FULL DAY OF MAGIC SHOWS, GALLERY VIEWING, AND HANDS ON ART. - AS PART OF ITS ONGOING COMMITMENT TO SERVING A DIVERSE AUDIENCE THAT MIRRORS THE BAY AREA, THE CJM INCREASED ITS OUTREACH TO THE LGBT COMMUNITY THROUGH SEVERAL SUCCESSFUL OUTREACH INITIATIVES INCLUDING SPONSORING A FLOAT IN THE SF PRIDE PARADE AND HOSTING ITS FIRST LGBT FAMILY DAY. - THE CJM'S COMMISSIONED TORAH (COMPLETED IN SPRING 2011) HAS BEGUN ITS WORLDWIDE TOUR, BEGINNING WITH SEVERAL STOPS AT BAY AREA SYNAGOGUES THROUGH 2013. THE TORAH'S JOURNEY CAN BE FOLLOWED ON A DEDICATED MULTIMEDIA SECTION OF THE CJM'S WEBSITE THAT OFFERS VIDEOS AND RESOURCES ABOUT THE SCRIBAL ARTS AND AN INTERACTIVE MAP THAT TRACES STOPS ALONG THE TORAH'S JOURNEY. - THE CJM MOUNTED THE FIRST-EVER EXHIBITION TO PROVIDE A COMPREHENSIVE HISTORY OF JEWISH LIFE IN THE BAY AREA. ENTITLED, "CALIFORNIA DREAMING: JEWISH LIFE IN THE BAY AREA FROM THE GOLD RUSH TO THE PRESENT," THE INTERACTIVE EXHIBITION INVITES VISITORS TO ADD THEIR IMAGES OF JEWISH LIFE AND IS ACCOMPANIED BY THE FIRST COMPREHENSIVE TEACHER CURRICULUM ON THIS SUBJECT IN 20 YEARS. - IN CONJUNCTION WITH "CALIFORNIA DREAMING," AND WITH SUPPORT FROM THE COVENANT FOUNDATION, THE CJM LAUNCHED AN INNOVATIVE IPAD GAME THAT INVOLVES 4TH - 12TH GRADE STUDENTS IN BUILDING THEIR OWN VIRTUAL JEWISH COMMUNITY, USING IMAGES AND ARCHIVAL MATERIALS FROM THE EXHIBITION.
CHANGE TO ORGANIZATIONAL DOCUMENTS FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 4 During the year ending June 2012, amendments were made to the organization's bylaws. The number of trustees with voting rights, the term limits for all of the trustees, and the required number for quorum were changed. FORM 990 PROVIDED TO GOVERNING BODY BEFORE BEING FILED FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 11B THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES DELEGATED REVIEW AND APPROVAL OF THE INFORMATION RETURNS TO THE AUDIT & FINANCE COMMITTEES. GRANT THORNTON LLP AND THE ORGANIZATION'S FINANCE STAFF WORK TOGETHER TO GATHER THE REQUIRED TAX INFORMATION NECESSARY TO COMPLETE THE TAX RETURNS. THE INITIAL DRAFT RETURN IS REVIEWED BY GRANT THORNTON AND THE ORGANIZATION'S MANAGEMENT. AFTER THE RETURN IS DISCUSSED AND REVIEWED, RECOMMENDED CHANGES ARE REFLECTED ON THE RETURN AND A DRAFT TAX RETURN IS PREPARED. THE AUDIT COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE DRAFT RETURN AND, ONCE SATISFIED WITH THE RETURN, THE AUDIT COMMITTEE RECOMMENDS APPROVAL TO THE FINANCE COMMITTEE. THE FINANCE COMMITTEE REVIEWS THE DRAFT RETURN, AND ONCE SATISFIED WITH THE RETURN, APPROVES THE RETURN FOR FILING WITH THE IRS. THE FULL BOARD RECEIVES A FULL COPY OF THE RETURN PRIOR TO THE RETURN BEING FILED WITH THE IRS. WRITTEN CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 12C THE MUSEUM HAS A CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY THAT COVERS TRUSTEES AND THE PRINCIPAL OFFICERS OF THE MUSEUM AND EACH MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS. THE POLICY PROVIDES FOR A SYSTEMATIC AND ONGOING METHOD OF REQUIRING INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE DECISION MAKING RESPONSIBILITY TO DISCLOSE AND ADDRESS POTENTIAL AND ACTUAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. COVERED INDIVIDUALS ARE REQUIRED TO COMPLETE AN ANNUAL STATEMENT DISCLOSING ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST AND HAVE A DUTY TO UPDATE THE DISCLOSURE FOR ANY POTENTIAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST THAT ARISE DURING THE YEAR. EACH TRUSTEE AND PRINCIPAL OFFICER OF THE MUSEUM AND EACH MEMBER OF A COMMITTEE WITH BOARD-DELEGATED POWERS ANNUALLY COMPLETES AND SIGNS THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT AND DISCLOSURE FORM. TO ENSURE THE MUSEUM OPERATES IN A MANNER CONSISTENT WITH ITS CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND DOES NOT ENGAGE IN ACTIVITIES THAT COULD JEOPARDIZE ITS TAX-EXEMPT STATUS, PERIODIC REVIEWS ARE CONDUCTED. THE PERIODIC REVIEWS SHALL, AT A MINIMUM, INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING: (A) REVIEW OF COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENTS AND BENEFITS, OR ACQUISITION OR DE-ACQUISITION OF MUSEUM PROPERTY WITH DISQUALIFIED PERSONS AND INTERESTED DIRECTORS, IF ANY TO ENSURE THAT THE TRANSACTIONS ARE REASONABLE, BASED ON COMPETENT SURVEY INFORMATION, AND THE RESULT OF ARM'S LENGTH BARGAINING. (B) REVIEW OF PARTNERSHIPS, JOINT VENTURES, AND ARRANGEMENTS WITH MANAGEMENT ORGANIZATIONS, IF ANY, TO ENSURE THAT THE ARRANGEMENTS CONFORM TO THE MUSEUM'S WRITTEN POLICIES, ARE PROPERLY RECORDED, REFLECT REASONABLE INVESTMENT OR PAYMENTS FOR GOODS AND SERVICES, FURTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND DO NOT RESULT IN INURNMENT, IMPERMISSIBLE PRIVATE BENEFIT, IN AN EXCESS BENEFIT TRANSACTION, OR IN A SELF-DEALING TRANSACTION. WHEN CONDUCTING THE PERIODIC REVIEWS AS ABOVE PROVIDED, THE MUSEUM MAY, AS NECESSARY, USE OUTSIDE EXPERTS. IF OUTSIDE EXPERTS ARE USED, THEIR USE DOES NOT RELIEVE THE BOARD OF ITS RESPONSIBILITY FOR ENSURING THAT PERIODIC REVIEWS ARE CONDUCTED. DETERMINING COMPENSATION FORM 990, PART VI, LINE 15 FOR CHANGES IN COMPENSATION FOR THE DIRECTOR & CEO AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, THE BOARD DELEGATED REVIEW AND APPROVAL TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THIS COMMITTEE COMPARED THE PROPOSED SALARY AND BENEFITS TO SALARIES AND BENEFITS PAID BY SIMILARLY-SITUATED ORGANIZATIONS FOR FUNCTIONALLY-COMPARABLE POSITIONS IN THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. FOR OTHER KEY EMPLOYEES, THE DIRECTOR & CEO CONDUCTS REVIEWS OF COMPARABLE POSITIONS AND APPROVES SALARIES AND BENEFITS. OTHER CHANGES IN NET ASSETS FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 5 NET UNREALIZED LOSS ON INVESTMENTS ($ 3,500,818) CHANGE IN ALLOWANCE FOR PLEDGE RECEIVABLES $57,552 --------------------------------------------------------------- TOTAL ($ 3,443,266) SCHEDULE K DESCRIPTION OF THE PURPOSE OF TAX-EXEMPT BONDS SCHEDULE K, PART I, LINE A, COLUMN F THE PURPOSE OF THE TAX-EXEMPT BONDS IS FOR THE ACQUISITION, REHABILITATION, RENOVATION, CONSTRUCTION, AND EQUIPPING OF THE MUSEUM'S MUSEUM AND EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES LOCATED AT 736 MISSION STREET WITHIN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA (THE "FACILITIES") INCLUDING FURNITURE, FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT AND DESIGN, ARCHITECTURAL, ENGINEERING, PROJECT MANAGEMENT, PROJECT CONSULTANTS AND OTHER SIMILAR EXPENSES RELATING THERETO.
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Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2011

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