Form990


Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service
Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax
Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public Inspection
A For the 2024 calendar year, or tax year beginning 07-01-2024 , and ending 06-30-2025
BCheck if applicable:
CName of organization
THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM INC
 
 
Doing business as
 
 
Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
945 MAGAZINE STREET
 
Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
NEW ORLEANS, LA70130
D Employer identification number

72-1200790
E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 98,960,914
F Name and address of principal officer:
STEPHEN WATSON
945 MAGAZINE STREET
NEW ORLEANS,LA70130
I
Tax-exempt status: (   ) (insert no.) or
J
Website:
WWW.NATIONALWW2MUSEUM.ORG
H(a)
Is this a group return for
subordinates?
H(b)
Are all subordinates
included?
If "No," attach a list. See instructions.
H(c)
Group exemption number  
K Form of organization:  
L Year of formation: 1991
M State of legal domicile: LA
Part I
Summary
Activities & Governance 1 Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM TELLS THE STORY OF THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE IN (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) THE WAR THAT CHANGED THE WORLD-WHY IT WAS FOUGHT, HOW IT WAS WON, AND WHAT IT MEANS TODAY-SO THAT ALL GENERATIONS WILL UNDERSTAND THE PRICE OF FREEDOM AND BE INSPIRED BY WHAT THEY LEARN.FOUNDED ON THE VISION OF NOTED HISTORIAN AND AUTHOR STEPHEN AMBROSE, THE INSTITUTION OPENED ON JUNE 6, 2000, AS THE NATIONAL D-DAY MUSEUM. AN OVERWHELMING RESPONSE FROM ELECTED OFFICIALS, VETERANS, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC LED TO ITS 2004 DESIGNATION BY CONGRESS AS AMERICA'S NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM. WITH THAT DISTINCTION, THE MUSEUM EXPANDED ITS MISSION TO COVER THE COMPLETE, EPIC STORY OF WORLD WAR II AND DONNED A NEW NAME, THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM.
2 Check this box
3 Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........ 3 54
4 Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) ..... 4 52
5 Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ...... 5 551
6 Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) ............. 6 352
7a Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........ 7a -25,889
b Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 ......... 7b 0
Revenues Prior Year Current Year
8 Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) ......... 47,382,702 46,124,383
9 Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) ......... 41,590,918 34,239,754
10 Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) .... 5,541,738 9,748,847
11 Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e) 5,670,319 5,108,404
12 Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) 100,185,677 95,221,388
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) 25,495,142 25,470,037
16a Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) ..... 0 3,326,274
b Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 6,777,113    
17 Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e).... 57,252,260 45,964,320
18 Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) 82,747,402 74,760,631
19 Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12....... 17,438,275 20,460,757
Net Assets or Fund Balances; Beginning of Current Year End of Year
20 Total assets (Part X, line 16)............. 426,298,919 449,269,539
21 Total liabilities (Part X, line 26)............. 14,849,704 17,332,303
22 Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20..... 411,449,215 431,937,236
Part II
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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2024)
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Part III
Statement of Program Service Accomplishments
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............
1
Briefly describe the organization’s mission: THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM TELLS THE STORY OF THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE IN THE WAR THAT CHANGED THE WORLD-WHY IT WAS FOUGHT, HOW IT WAS WON, AND WHAT IT MEANS TODAY-SO THAT ALL GENERATIONS WILL UNDERSTAND THE PRICE OF FREEDOM AND BE INSPIRED BY WHAT THEY LEARN.
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 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 $ 51,406,842 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 22,846,089 )
THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUMCOLLECTIONS & PERMANENT EXHIBITS THE ARSENAL OF DEMOCRACY: THE HERMAN AND GEORGE R. BROWN SALUTE TO THE HOME FRONT INCLUDES GALLERIES THAT EXPLORE THE ROAD TO WAR AND THEN HOW THE WAR WAS FOUGHT ON THE HOME FRONT. ALLIED VICTORY WAS AN EPIC UNDERTAKING FUELED BY STATESIDE INDUSTRY, INGENUITY, AND THE LABOR OF MILLIONS OF PATRIOTIC AMERICANS. THROUGH MULTIMEDIA AND INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS, AND DRAWING ON ARTIFACTS AND ORAL HISTORIES FROM THE MUSEUM'S EXTENSIVE COLLECTIONS, THE ARSENAL OF DEMOCRACY CREATES COUNTLESS OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISITORS TO MAKE PERSONAL (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) CONNECTIONS WITH THE MEN AND WOMEN WHO HELPED WIN THE WAR.THE D-DAY INVASION OF NORMANDY HELPS ONE UNDERSTAND WHAT THE ALLIES FACED IN NORMANDY, FROM THE COMPREHENSIVE PREPARATIONS BEFOREHAND TO THE DAUNTING CHALLENGES ONCE TROOPS LANDED ON NORMANDY BEACHES. VISITORS EXPLORE DEADLY FORTIFICATIONS AWAITING THE ALLIES, VIEW THE WEAPONS, UNIFORMS, AND GEAR OF THE GERMANS AND AMERICANS, AND MEET THE COMMANDERS OF OPERATION OVERLORD. THE ARTIFACTS AND STORIES OF INDIVIDUAL SOLDIERS WHO PARTICIPATED IN THE INVASION PUT A HUMAN FACE ON THE MOST DECISIVE DAY OF WORLD WAR II-JUNE 6, 1944. VISITORS HEAR FROM THE MEN WHO FOUGHT FOR UTAH, OMAHA, GOLD, JUNO, AND SWORD BEACHES. CAMPAIGNS OF COURAGE PAVILION - IN OVER 19,000 SQUARE FEET OF EXHIBIT SPACE, TWO EXTRAORDINARY EXHIBITIONS BRING VISITORS INSIDE THE EPIC STORY OF THE WAR IN ITS MOST INFAMOUS SETTINGS, BRINGING TO LIFE JUNGLES, BEACHES, MOUNTAINS, AND OCEANS IN 19 IMMERSIVE GALLERIES. ROAD TO TOKYO: PACIFIC THEATER GALLERIES RETRACES THE GRUELING TRAIL THAT LED FROM PEARL HARBOR TO TOKYO BAY BY WAY OF NEW GUINEA AND SOUTHEAST ASIA, THE HIMALAYAS, BURMA, THE ISLANDS OF THE PACIFIC, CHINA, INDIA, AND ALASKA. EXHIBITS EXPLORE THE EVOLVING STRATEGY FOR FIGHTING RELENTLESS JAPANESE FORCES IN ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, EXAMINING CULTURAL DIFFERENCES, LOGISTICAL CHALLENGES, AND THE STAGGERING RANGE OF EXTREME CONDITIONS THAT CONFRONTED AMERICAN MILITARY FORCES. CONVEYED THROUGH ARTIFACTS (INCLUDING A SHARK-FACED P-40 WARHAWK), ORAL HISTORIES, SERIALIZED "DOG TAG" PROFILES, SHORT FILMS, AND RECREATED ENVIRONMENTS, THIS IS THE STORY OF A WORLD THAT WAS UNIMAGINABLY ALIEN TO AMERICAN GIS, A CONFLICT OF SEARING BRUTALITY, AND A VICTORY SO DEVASTATING IT IS HOTLY DEBATED EVEN TODAY. ROAD TO BERLIN: EUROPEAN THEATER GALLERIES BRINGS TO LIFE THE DRAMA, SACRIFICES, PERSONAL STORIES, AND STRATEGIES OF AMERICA'S CAMPAIGN TO DEFEAT THE AXIS POWERS AND PRESERVE FREEDOM. FROM FALTERING FIRST BATTLES IN NORTH AFRICA TO THE BLOODY STRUGGLE AT GERMANY'S DOORSTEP, THE IMMERSIVE GALLERIES IN ROAD TO BERLIN RECREATE ACTUAL BATTLE SETTINGS AND VILLAGES-WITH CRUMBLING WALLS, BOMB-TORN ROOFTOPS, ICY PATHWAYS, AND A CHILLINGLY REALISTIC SOUNDSCAPE-AS THE EVOCATIVE BACKDROP FOR PERIOD NEWSREELS, VIDEO HISTORIES, INTERACTIVE KIOSKS, MACRO-ARTIFACTS, AND DIGITAL DISPLAYS DIVE DEEPER INTO THE STORY. THE RESULT IS A RICHLY LAYERED, MULTIMEDIA EXPERIENCE THAT INVITES EXPLORATION AND CONNECTION. VISITORS ARE ABLE TO WALK IN THE SHADOW OF NORMANDY'S BRUTALLY DENSE HEDGEROWS AND IMAGINE THE CHALLENGES THAT FOLLOWED D-DAY; ATTEND A MISSION BRIEFING WITH THE BOMBER BOYS AND GAIN PERSPECTIVE INSIDE AMERICA'S ALL-IMPORTANT AIR STRATEGY; AND SEE PERSONAL ARTIFACTS-CIGARETTE BOXES, PHOTOGRAPHS-SCATTERED OVER REAL NORMANDY SAND, PROVIDING A TOUCHING PERSPECTIVE ON THE HUMAN COST OF THE WAR.BEYOND ALL BOUNDARIES, A 4-D FILM SHOWING EXCLUSIVELY IN THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM'S SOLOMON VICTORY THEATER, IS A JOURNEY THROUGH THE WAR THAT CHANGED THE WORLD. BEYOND ALL BOUNDARIES FEATURES DAZZLING EFFECTS, CGI ANIMATION, MULTILAYERED ENVIRONMENTS, AND FIRST-PERSON ACCOUNTS FROM THE TRENCHES TO THE HOME FRONT. DURING WORLD WAR II, BOEING AND ITS PARTNERS WORKED TOGETHER TO PRODUCE A STAGGERING 98,965 AIRCRAFT, INCLUDING THE FAMED B-17 FLYING FORTRESS. THE GEORGE H.W. BUSH AVIATION GALLERY-LOCATED IN THE AIRSPACE OF THE US FREEDOM PAVILION: THE BOEING CENTER-FEATURES SIX FULLY RESTORED ICONIC WWII WARBIRDS. LIBERATION PAVILION, THE MUSEUM'S CAPSTONE EXHIBIT HALL, INCLUDES A NUMBER OF EXHIBITS THAT ILLUMINATE WHAT WORLD WAR II MEANS TODAY. FINDING HOPE IN A WORLD DESTROYED DEDICATES EIGHT GALLERIES TO EXPLORING THE IMMENSE STATES OF THE WAR AND THE COST OF VICTORY. VISITORS TRACE THE PERSECUTION OF EUROPE'S JEWISH POPULATION THROUGH THE STORY OF THE FRANK FAMILY, LEARN ABOUT THE CRUELTY OF THE NAZI CONCENTRATION CAMP SYSTEM AND HEAR FIRSTHAND ACCOUNTS THAT CONVEY THE COMPLICATED EMOTIONS FELT BY HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS AND THEIR AMERICAN LIBERATORS. DISCOVERING A TROVE OF PRICELESS ART REVEALS THE MAGNITUDE OF LOOTING BY THE NAZIS DURING WORLD WAR II AND THE EFFORTS OF THE ALLIED MONUMENTS MEN AND WOMEN TO LOCATE AND RETURN STOLEN CULTURAL TREASURES. RELIGIOUS ARTIFACTS FROM SERVICEMEMBERS OF DIFFERENT DENOMINATIONS OFFER A GLIMPSE INTO THE CRITICAL ROLE FAITH PLAYED FOR MANY DURING WARTIME AND THE IMPORTANCE OF FREEDOM OF WORSHIP.FORCES OF FREEDOM AT HOME AND ABROAD:1945-PRESENT INCLUDES SIX GALLERIES THAT EXPLORE WORLD WAR II'S IMPACT IN THE POSTWAR PERIOD AND ITS LASTING EFFECTS TODAY. THE EXHIBIT EXPLORES THE EFFORTS TO REBUILD AND RESTORE JUSTICE IN THE WAKE OF THE WAR, EXAMINING THE EMERGENCE OF THE UNITES STATES AS A WORLD "SUPERPOWER" IN AN ERA MARKED BY PROSPERITY, SOCIAL CHANGE, AND THE TENSIONS OF THE COLD WAR. ARTIFACTS FROM THE INTERNATIONAL WAR CRIMES TRIALS PUT NAMES AND FACES TO THE ATROCITIES COMMITTED BY GERMANY AND JAPAN AS POLICY, INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS LINK WARTIME INNOVATIONS TO THE SCIENTIFIC, TECHNOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL ADVANCEMENTS THAT CREATED NEW OPPORTUNITIES IN CIVILIAN LIFE.THE FIRST PART OF THE FREEDOM THEATER EXPERIENCE PROVIDES INSIGHT INTO ABOUT HOW AMERICA BECAME INVOLVED IN WORLD WAR II AND EMPHASIZES PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT'S FOUR FREEDOMS: FREEDOM OF SPEECH AND RELIGION, AND FREEDOM FROM WANT AND FEAR. THE THIRD FLOOR FREEDOM THEATRE OFFERS AUDIENCES A MULTIMEDIA EXPERIENCE FOCUSED ON WHAT WAS AT STAKE DURING WORLD WAR II AND THE MEANING OF ALLIED VICTORY. THE PRODUCTION HIGHLIGHTS HOW FREEDOM ALMOST VANISHED FROM THE WORLD IN THE 1930S AND 1940S, EFFORTS TO PROTECT AND PROMOTE FREEDOM DURING AND AFTER WORLD WAR II, AND HOW EACH GENERATION HAS A RESPONSIBILITY TO DEFEND DEMOCRACY, PROTECT FREEDOM, AND ADVANCE HUMAN RIGHTS. AT A PIVOTAL MOMENT IN THE SHOW, THE THEATER AUDIENCE PLATFORM ITSELF ROTATES. THE MALCOLM S. FORBES RARE AND ICONIC ARTIFACTS GALLERY IN LOUISIANA MEMORIAL PAVILION HOUSES MORE THAN 50 ARTIFACTS FROM THE MUSEUM'S VAST COLLECTION FROM THE ONE-OF-A-KIND TO THE EVER-PRESENT, THE PERSONAL TO THE UNIVERSAL. THE GALLERY ALSO FEATURES VOICES FROM THE FRONT, AN INTERACTIVE EXPERIENCE THAT HELPS VISITORS CONNECT WITH THE WWII GENERATION IN A HIGH-TECH YET PERSONAL WAY. THE EXPERIENCE ALLOWS GUESTS TO HOLD CONVERSATIONS WITH MORE THAN A DOZEN INTERVIEWEES WITH THE HELP OF ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE PUTTING REAL FACES TO HISTORY, OFFERING UNIQUE AND INTIMATE PERSPECTIVES, AND BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN GENERATIONS.DIGITAL COLLECTIONS THE DIGITIZATION OF THE MUSEUM'S COLLECTIONS IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT AND IMPACTFUL WAYS THAT THE MUSEUM ACHIEVES ITS STRATEGIC GOAL OF PROVIDING BROAD ACCESS TO ITS CONTENT AND COLLECTIONS. DIGITIZATION SERVES MANY PURPOSES, BUT THE PRIMARY REASON FOR PERFORMING THIS ACTIVITY IS TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO ACCESS FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO BROWSE THE MUSEUM'S HOLDINGS FROM ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD AS WELL AS ALLOWING TEACHERS, RESEARCHERS, AND STUDENTS TO VIEW PRIMARY SOURCE MATERIAL AND WATCH VIDEO ORAL HISTORIES TO GAIN ACCESS TO FIRST-HAND ACCOUNTS OF CRITICAL EVENTS OF THE WAR.
4b (Code:   ) (Expenses $ 8,705,842 including grants of $   ) (Revenue $ 13,462,576 )
EDUCATION AND CONFERENCESEDUCATIONAL TRAVEL PROGRAMWHILE THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM PROVIDES VIVID INSIGHT INTO THE WAR THAT CHANGED THE WORLD, NOTHING CAN TELL ITS STORY MORE DRAMATICALLY THAN A VISIT TO THE SITES WHERE VICTORY WAS FOUGHT FOR AND WON.AS THE NATION'S FOREMOST EXPERT IN WWII HISTORY, THE MUSEUM'S TRAVEL PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING THE HIGHEST QUALITY EDUCATIONAL CONTENT BY CREATING CUSTOM-CURATED ITINERARIES WITH RENOWNED HISTORIANS AND EXPERT LOCAL GUIDES WITH UNPARALLELED KNOWLEDGE OF WWII LOCATIONS- FROM LESSER-KNOWN SITES AVAILABLE EXCLUSIVELY TO THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM'S TRAVEL PROGRAMS TO ICONIC LANDMARKS (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O) EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL PROGRAM TOURS (CONTINUED): STEEPED IN HEROISM AND HISTORY. GUESTS EXPERIENCE A JOURNEY TO THE BEACHES, BRIDGES, CITIES, AND VILLAGES WHERE CRUCIAL BATTLES TOOK PLACE AND HISTORY-MAKING DECISIONS WERE MADE. TOURS GENERALLY INCLUDE THE EUROPEANEUROPEAN THEATRE OF OPERATIONS (ENGLAND, FRANCE, ITALY, GERMANY) AND THE PACIFIC THEATRE OF OPERATIONS (PHILIPPINES, JAPAN).IN ADDITION TO THE OVERSEAS TOURS, THE MUSEUM HOSTS DOMESTIC MULTI-DAY EXPERIENCES BASED AT THE MUSEUM'S CAMPUS IN NEW ORLEANS. THE EXPERIENCE THE VICTORY PROGRAM ALLOWS GUESTS TO BECOME FULLY IMMERSED IN THE MUSEUM'S EXHIBITS AND GALLERIES, ENJOY PRIVATE TOURS, AND PARTICIPATE IN LECTURES PROVIDED BY MUSEUM HISTORIANS. GUESTS ARE HOSTED AT THE MUSEUM'S HIGGINS HOTEL.K-12 EDUCATIONTHROUGH A BROAD RANGE OF ON-SITE AND DISTANCE-LEARNING EXPERIENCES IN BOTH STUDENT CURRICULA AND TEACHER TRAINING FOR GRADES K-12, THE MUSEUM ASPIRES TO BE NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED AS THE PREMIERE EDUCATIONAL LEADER ON THE LEGACIES OF THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE IN WORLD WAR II. THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM IS COMMITTED TO EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDING SCHOOLS AND TEACHERS WITH THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO TELL THE WWII STORY IN A FULL AND MEANINGFUL WAY. THE MUSEUM'S GENEROUS SUPPORTERS HELP MAKE MANY OF THESE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FREE OF CHARGE TO LEARNERS. TO DATE, MORE THAN 800,000 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS HAVE VISITED THE MUSEUM'S CAMPUS, AND EVEN MORE HAVE BEEN INSPIRED BY THE LEGACY AND LESSONS OF THE WWII GENERATION THROUGH THE MUSEUM'S ONLINE PROGRAMS AND RESOURCES. MUSEUM STAFF ARE CONTINUOUSLY EXPANDING THE INSTITUTION'S CORE CURRICULUM AS THEY EXPLORE NEW CHAPTERS OF THE WAR AND CREATE PROGRAMMING INITIATIVES THAT BRING THE ENDURING LESSONS TO YOUNG MINDS ACROSS THE COUNTRY. SINCE 2006, THE MUSEUM'S SIGNATURE DISTANCE-LEARNING PROGRAM HAS ENCOURAGED HUNDREDS OF THOUSANDS OF LEARNERS FROM ACROSS THE GLOBE TO SHARE CRITICAL LESSONS AND POWERFUL STORIES OF WORLD WAR II. WITHOUT LEAVING THE CLASSROOM, WORLD WAR II COMES TO LIFE FOR STUDENTS THROUGH THE MUSEUM'S EXCLUSIVE ARTIFACTS, ARCHIVAL FOOTAGE, CAPTIVATING PERSONAL TESTIMONY, AND INTERACTION WITH EXPERTS. NO MATTER WHAT A SCHOOL'S BUDGET OR LEVEL OF TECHNOLOGY MAY BE, STUDENTS AND TEACHERS CAN GO ON IN-DEPTH EXPLORATIONS OF RELEVANT HISTORICAL TOPICS IN THE MUSEUM'S DYNAMIC VIRTUAL FIELD TRIPS WHERE STUDENTS CAN BE TAKEN TO HISTORIC SITES ALL OVER THE WORLD. LED BY STUDENT REPORTERS, YOUNG PEOPLE LEARN ABOUT THE INTERNATIONAL IMPACT OF WORLD WAR II IN THE PLACES WHERE HISTORY WAS MADE. THROUGH THE MUSEUM'S WEBINAR SERIES, STUDENTS CAN INTERACT LIVE WITH WWII EXPERTS, AUTHORS, HISTORIANS, HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS, AND WITH THOUSANDS OF OTHER STUDENTS THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. SINCE 2014, THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM HAS OFFERED IMMERSIVE RESIDENTIAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS ON ITS CAMPUS. HIGHLIGHTING POWERFUL WWII STORIES AND RICH PRIMARY SOURCES FROM THE MUSEUM'S COLLECTION, THESE PROGRAMS HAVE TRAINED THOUSANDS OF TEACHERS. IN THE FIRST FIVE YEARS OF OFFERING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, THE MUSEUM HAS REACHED 120 SUMMER TEACHER INSTITUTE PARTICIPANTS FROM 45 STATES WHO HAVE TRAINED NEARLY 3,000 OF THEIR COLLEAGUES AND OVER 100,000 STUDENTS BY WAY OF THE MUSEUM'S PRINT AND DIGITAL TEACHING TOOLS. THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF MUSEUM PARTNERS, EDUCATORS PARTICIPATING IN THESE PROGRAMS ARE ABLE TO ATTEND FREE OF CHARGE, EQUIPPING THEM WITH THE RESOURCES THEY NEED TO BRING THE LESSONS AND LEGACIES OF WORLD WAR II TO THEIR STUDENTS. THE EDUCATORS ARE HOSTED AT THE MUSEUM'S HIGGINS HOTEL. AN ADDITIONAL 100 REAL WORLD SCIENCE PARTICIPANTS HAVE PUT THESE INTERDISCIPLINARY LESSONS TO USE IN THEIR CLASSROOMS. BY INTRODUCING TEACHERS TO THE WIDE RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE MUSEUM, BOTH ON-SITE AND THROUGH ITS VAST ONLINE RESOURCES, THE MUSEUM IS RAPIDLY EXTENDING ITS EDUCATIONAL MISSION THROUGHOUT COMMUNITIES IN EVERY REGION OF THE UNITED STATES.HIGHER EDUCATION AND LIFELONG LEARNINGEQUALLY ESSENTIAL TO THE MUSEUM'S K-12 EDUCATIONAL MISSION IS OUTREACH TO ALL GENERATIONS INTERESTED IN STUDYING THE WAR. THE MUSEUM'S EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES RANGE FROM A WWII MASTER'S DEGREE PROGRAM TO TEACHER-TRAINING INITIATIVES TO LONGSTANDING PUBLIC EVENTS AIMED AT CONNECTING AUDIENCES WITH LEADING WWII SCHOLARS. THE HUB FOR ALL MUSEUM PUBLIC PROGRAMMING AND DISTANCE-LEARNING OUTREACH IS THE HALL OF DEMOCRACY, WHICH FEATURES A GRAND SPECIAL-EXHIBITION HALL, STUNNING RESEARCH LIBRARY, AND STATE-OF-THE-ART MULTIMEDIA TECHNOLOGY. THE INSTITUTE FOR THE STUDY OF WAR AND DEMOCRACY SERVES AS THE RESEARCH CORE AND THE HIGHER EDUCATION CENTER OF THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM. THE INSTITUTE'S GOAL IS TO PROVIDE HIGH-QUALITY, SCHOLARLY PROGRAMMING AND RESEARCH TO PUBLIC AND EXPERT AUDIENCES FOCUSED ON THE HISTORY OF WORLD WAR II, ITS LEGACIES AND LESSONS, AND HOW THE WAR IS REMEMBERED AROUND THE WORLD TODAY.ONE OF THE INSTITUTE'S KEY PROGRAMS IS THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON WORLD WAR II. THE 18TH INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE WAS HELD NOVEMBER 22, 2025 AT THE HIGGINS HOTEL AND CONFERENCE CENTER WITH OVER 352 ATTENDEES. THE SOLD-OUT CONFERENCE INCLUDED ACADEMICS, HISTORY ENTHUSIASTS AND VETERANS FROM AROUND THE WORLD. THE EVENT FEATURED TOP SCHOLARS, AUTHORS AND HISTORIANS AND VETERANS DISCUSSING PIVOTAL WWII TOPICS THROUGH EXPERT PANELS, Q&A SESSIONS, BOOK SIGNINGS AND RECEPTIONS. SPECIAL EVENTS FOR THIS YEAR'S CONFERENCE INCLUDED A DINNER WITH CURATOR KIM GUISE ON AXIS POWS IN LOUISIANA AND HISTORIAN JOHN C. MCMANUS HOSTING AN "ALLIED EXPEDITION OF INTERNATIONAL FLAVORS" DINNER. THE THREE-DAY PROGRAM SPANNED 17 PANELS ON BATTLES, FIGURES, DECISIONS AND DEBATES SUCH AS, "ITALY: LIBERATION AND OCCUPATION," "RAVENSBRCK" (WOMEN PRISONERS' STORIES), "US SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES", "NUREMBERG: A CONVERSATION, AND "CHANGING TIDES: THE US NAVY'S WWII TRANSFORMATIONS. THE CONFERENCE CONCLUDED WITH A CLOSING BANQUET AND A PRESENTATION ON "THE OLD BREED". ALONG WITH IN-PERSON ATTENDEES, THE INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE REACHED AUDIENCES AROUND THE GLOBE WITH OVER 36,168 LIVE VIRTUAL VIEWS AND 194,660 ON-DEMAND VIEWS. THE WWII MEDIA AND EDUCATION CENTER SERVES AS THE EPICENTER OF THE MUSEUM'S DIGITAL-BASED CONTENT PRODUCTION, RIGHTS MANAGEMENT, DISTANCE LEARNING, AND BROADCASTING, SUPPORTING THE MUSEUM IN EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH AND CONTENT DEVELOPMENT. HOUSED IN THE CENTER ARE STATE-OF-THE-ART BROADCAST, PRODUCTION, AND EDITING FACILITIES, A DEDICATED STUDIO FOR DISTANCE LEARNING, AND MULTIPLE PUBLIC SPACES FOR LIVE EVENTS, INCLUDING A CLASSROOM AND MEDIA AUDITORIUM, EACH CONTAINING FULLY INTEGRATED VIDEOCONFERENCING AND LIVESTREAMING CAPABILITIES. THE MEDIA AND EDUCATION CENTER RECENTLY DEVELOPED A NEW WORLD WAR II ON TOPIC PODCAST WHICH HIGHLIGHTS A CURATED SELECTION OF SOME OF THE BEST CONTENT. AIRING WEEKLY IN AN EASILY DIGESTIBLE FORMAT, ON TOPIC ALLOWS LISTENERS TO REDISCOVER FAVORITE LECTURES AND EVENTS OR CATCH UP ON GREAT CONTENT THAT MIGHT HAVE BEEN MISSED. THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM ALSO SEEKS TO REACH LEARNERS OF ALL AGES AND EDUCATION LEVELS IN NEW AND INNOVATIVE WAYS. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, THE MUSEUM OFFERS AN ONLINE MASTER'S DEGREE IN WORLD WAR II STUDIES AND REACHES LIFELONG LEARNERS THROUGH ONLINE CONTINUING EDUCATION COURSES, AS WELL AS AN EXPANDED SYSTEM OF CONFERENCES AND SYMPOSIA, PUBLIC AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAMS, AND PUBLICATIONS.
4c (Code:   ) (Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4d Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
(Expenses $   including grants of $   ) (Revenue $   )
4e Total program service expenses60,112,684
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
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Part IV
Checklist of Required Schedules
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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
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Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment
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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 IClick to see attachment
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIClick to see attachment
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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 Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part IIIClick to see attachment
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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
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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
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
....
7
 
No
8
Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part IIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
..............
8
Yes
 
9
Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; 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
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
..............
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 V......
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, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
...................
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 VIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
.......
11b
 
No
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 VIIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
.......
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 IXClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
............
11d
Yes
 
e
Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part XClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
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 XClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
11f
Yes
 
12a
Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XIIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
......................
12a
 
No
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 and XII is optional Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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12b
Yes
 
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, Parts I and IV.........Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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14b
Yes
 
15
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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15
 
No
16
Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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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 I. See instructions. ....Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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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
List of Attached Documents:
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18
 
No
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
List of Attached Documents:
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19
 
No
20a
Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....
20a
 
No
b
If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?
20b
 
 
21
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II.....
21
 
No
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Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)
Yes
No
22
Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals 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, line 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
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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 lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............
24a
 
No
b
Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...
24b
 
 
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
 
 
d
Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...
24d
 
 
25a
Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) 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
List of Attached Documents:
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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
List of Attached Documents:
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25b
 
No
26
Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IIClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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...........
26
 
No
27
Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?
If "Yes," complete
Schedule L, Part IIIClick to see attachment
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27
 
No
28
Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):
a
A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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28a
 
No
b
A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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28b
 
No
c
A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................
28c
Yes
 
29
Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
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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
List of Attached Documents:
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30
Yes
 
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............Click to see attachment
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33
Yes
 
34
Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................Click to see attachment
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34
Yes
 
35a
Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?
35a
Yes
 
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 ...Click to see attachment
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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............. Click to see attachment
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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 VIClick to see attachment
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37
 
No
38
Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............
38
Yes
 
Part V
Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........
Yes
No
1a
Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..
1a
182
b
Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on 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
 
 
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Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)
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
551
b
If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?
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” to line 3b, 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, securities account, or other financial account)? ..
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).
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 as charitable contributions? ...
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
Yes
 
8
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........
8
 
 
9
Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.
a
Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........
9a
 
 
b
Did the sponsoring 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. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.
13a
 
 
b
Enter the 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 amount of reserves on hand ............
13c
 
14a
Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....
14a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..
14b
 
 
15
Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.
15
 
No
16
Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.
16
 
No
17
Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.
17
 
 
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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 or note to any line 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
1a
54
If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.
b
Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent
1b
52
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
Yes
 
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
 
No
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 on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this 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 on 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 on 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
 
No
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
 
 
Section C. Disclosure
17
List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed
AK , AL , AR , AZ , CA , CO , CT , FL , GA , HI , IL , KS
18
Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 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, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
CATHY GREEN ROSENSTEIN945 MAGAZINE STREET   NEW ORLEANS,LA70130 (504) 528-1944
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 7
Part VII
Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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. 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 the 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, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) 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.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.
Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(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/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(1) ARNOLD W DONALD......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(2) BRANDON B BERGER......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.................
1.00 		X           0 0 0
(3) C PAUL HILLIARD......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(4) CAREN RUBIN......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(5) CHARLES W CHIP GOODYEAR......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(6) CHRISTINE TODD WHITMAN......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(7) DAVID NIERENBERG......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(8) DEANNA RODRIGUEZ......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(9) DENNIS P LAUSCHA......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(10) DONALD T BOLLINGER......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.................
0.50 		X           0 0 0
(11) FLEUR HARLAN......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(12) GLENN J SOLOMON......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(13) GREGORY KOWALSKI......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(14) J TYLER HERBERT......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(15) JACQUELIN SEWELL ATKINSON......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(16) JAMES A COURTER......................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.................
  		X           0 0 0
(17) JAMES E MAURIN......................................................................
CHAIR ELECT
 4.00
.................
1.20 		X   X       0 0 0
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Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)
(A)
Name and title 		(B)
Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line) 		(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/1099-NEC) 		(E)
Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC) 		(F)
Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
Individual Trustee or Director; Institutional Trustee; OfficerInd; Key Employee; Highest compensated employee; FormerOfcrDirectorTrusteeInd;
(18) JAMES J REISS JR........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(19) JAMES N GIANOPULOS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(20) JASON DESENA TRENNERT........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(21) JEFFERY D HILDEBRAND........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(22) JESSICA BRANDT........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(23) JOHN D GEORGES........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................0.50 		X           0 0 0
(24) JOHN E KOERNER III........................................................................
PAST CHAIRMAN
 2.00
.......................0.50 		X           0 0 0
(25) JOHN M HAIRSTON........................................................................
SECRETARY
 4.00
.......................0.70 		X   X       0 0 0
(26) JUSTIN AUGUSTINE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(27) KEVIN G CLIFFORD........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(28) LAURA STEPHENS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(29) LAWRENCE E BATHGATE II........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(30) LISA PEARL PHD JD........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(31) LOUIS CALDERA........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(32) LTG CHARLES HOOPER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(33) MASSEY VILLARREAL........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(34) MERRITT LANE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(35) MICHAEL S BYLEN........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(36) PETE NOVEMBER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 4.00
.......................0.70 		X   X       0 0 0
(37) PETE WILSON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(38) PETER J MERLONE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(39) PETER N FOSS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(40) PHILIP G SATRE........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(41) R RYAN ADKERSON........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(42) ROBERT J PATRICK........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(43) ROBERT L PRIDDY........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(44) SHARON ESTILL TAYLOR PHD........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(45) SONIA A PEREZ........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(46) ST DENIS SANDY VILLERE II........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(47) STEPHEN J WATSON........................................................................
PRESIDENT & CEO
 50.00
.......................1.20 		X   X       778,177 0 125,472
(48) STEPHEN OSWALD........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(49) SUZANNE T MESTAYER........................................................................
BOARD CHAIR
 4.00
.......................0.70 		X   X       0 0 0
(50) TED M WEGGELAND........................................................................
PAST CHAIRMAN
 8.00
.......................0.70 		X   X       0 0 0
(51) THOMAS A GRUBER........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(52) TODD RICKETTS........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(53) WILLIAM A GOLDRING........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(54) WILLIAM M OSBORNE III........................................................................
TRUSTEE
 2.00
.......................   		X           0 0 0
(55) ALICIA ANN FRANCK........................................................................
VP OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANC
 50.00
.......................   		      X     365,362 0 21,149
(56) CATHY GREEN ROSENSTEIN........................................................................
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT A
 50.00
.......................1.20 		      X     481,964 0 16,715
(57) GORDON H MUELLER........................................................................
PRESIDENT & CEO EMERITUS
 30.00
.......................   		      X     195,350 0 0
(58) JAMES B WILLIAMS........................................................................
VP AND COO
 50.00
.......................   		      X     340,787 0 12,200
(59) KIM M LEDUFF........................................................................
VP OF PEOPLE AND CULTURE
 50.00
.......................   		      X     291,057 0 12,792
(60) MICHAEL S BELL........................................................................
ISWD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
 50.00
.......................   		      X     244,932 0 8,087
(61) PETER DONOVAN CREAN........................................................................
VP OF EDUCATION AND ACCESS
 50.00
.......................   		      X     315,542 0 7,987
(62) ROBERT W FARNSWORTH........................................................................
SENIOR VP OF CAPITAL PROGR
 50.00
.......................   		      X     283,342 0 6,023
(63) SCOTT EVANS........................................................................
VP OF FACILITIES & CAPITAL
 50.00
.......................   		      X     226,773 0 24,741
(64) STEPHANIE D VERDIN........................................................................
VP OF MARKETING AND COMMUN
 50.00
.......................   		      X     256,982 0 20,019
(65) WHITNEY SOENKSEN........................................................................
VP OF TECHNOLOGY
 50.00
.......................   		      X     241,629 0 13,772
(66) ERIN CLANCEY........................................................................
AVP OF COLLECTIONS AND EXH
 50.00
.......................   		        X   152,868 0 13,729
(67) KAREN J CRAIG........................................................................
AVP OF ACCOUNTING
 50.00
.......................   		        X   156,680 0 10,509
(68) LANI E MCWILLIAMS........................................................................
AVP OF ADVANCEMENT SERVICE
 50.00
.......................   		        X   151,682 0 10,281
(69) SARAH SIEVERT........................................................................
AVP BOARD & GOV'T RELATIONS & SPECIAL PROJECTS
 50.00
.......................   		        X   148,464 0 21,359
(70) STEPHEN NOTARIANNI........................................................................
AVP OF FINANCE
 50.00
.......................   		        X   146,267 0 10,494
(71) REBECCA ALBRECHT MACKIE........................................................................
FORMER EVP&COO(RESIGNED 7/31/23)
 0.00
.......................   		          X 356,900 0 0
1b Sub-Total..............
c Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d Total (add lines 1b and 1c)......... 5,134,758 0 335,329
2
Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 33
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
Yes
 
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
MOORE A SERIES LLC

4200 PARLIAMENT PLACE 3RD FLOOR
LANHAM,MD20706 		FUNDRAISING SERVICES 3,560,017
CM COMBS CONSTRUCTION LLC

206 COVINGTON STREET
MADISONVILLE,LA70447 		CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR 1,791,198
MAILSMART LOGISTICS

7160 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DRIVE SUITE
COLUMBIA,MD21046 		MAILING SERVICES 1,568,782
MOUSETRAPPE INC

111 W VERDUGO AVENUE
BURBANK,CA91502 		MEDIA, DESIGN, AND PRODUCTION SERVICES 1,557,764
THE HETTEMA GROUP

67 VALLEY STREET
PASADENA,CA91105 		DESIGN AND PRODUCTION SERVICES 1,395,272
2
Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 97
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 9
Part VIII
Statement of Revenue
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............
(A)
Total revenue 		(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue 		(C)
Unrelated
business
revenue 		(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514
Contributions, Gifts, Grants, and OtherAmt Similar Amounts 1a Federated campaigns..1a  
b Membership dues..1b 5,747,689
c Fundraising events..1c 3,830,052
d Related organizations1d  
e Government grants (contributions)1e 8,414,920
f All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above1f 28,131,722
g Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$ 1g 4,679,956
h Total. Add lines 1a-1f....... 46,124,383
Program Service RevenueAmt Business Code
2a MUSEUM ADMISSIONS 712100 19,114,425 19,114,425    
b EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL PROGRAM 712100 13,462,576 13,462,576    
c LIVE PERFORMANCES 712100 432,400 432,400    
d ONLINE EDUCATION 712100 421,380 421,380    
e SPECIALTY MUSEUM TOURS 712100 412,847 412,847    
f All other program service revenue. 396,126 396,126    
g Total. Add lines 2a–2f ..... 34,239,754
OtherAmtRevenueAmt 3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ...... 9,748,847     9,748,847
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds        
5 Royalties........... 52,734     52,734
(i) Real (ii) Personal
6a Gross rents 6a 3,516,384  
b Less: rental expenses 6b 0  
c Rental income or (loss) 6c 3,516,384  
d Net rental income or (loss)....... 3,516,384     3,516,384
(i) Securities (ii) Other
7a Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory 7a    
b Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses 7b    
c Gain or (loss) 7c    
d Net gain or (loss).........        
8a Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ 3,830,052of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
8a 222,250
b Less: direct expenses ... 8b 1,276,399
c Net income or (loss) from fundraising events.. -1,054,149   -1,054,149
9a Gross income from gaming activities.
See Part IV, line 19 ...
9a  
b Less: direct expenses ... 9b  
c Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..        
10a Gross sales of inventory, less
returns and allowances ..
10a 4,532,038
b Less: cost of goods sold .. 10b 2,463,127
c Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory.. 2,068,911 2,068,911    
OtherRevenueMiscAmt
Business Code
11a PHOTOGRAPHY 900099 279,244     279,244
b EVENT REVENUE 900099 198,585     198,585
c MISC INCOME 900099 45,742     45,742
d All other revenue .... 953   -25,889 26,842
e Total. Add lines 11a–11d ...... 524,524
12 Total revenue. See instructions..... 95,221,388 36,308,665 -25,889 12,814,229
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 10
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).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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 domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....    
2 Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........    
3 Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............    
4 Benefits paid to or for members .......    
5 Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ........... 4,647,757 3,599,801 581,734 466,222
6 Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........        
7 Other salaries and wages........ 17,118,419 13,306,268 2,118,759 1,693,392
8 Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) .... 366,537 258,314 55,275 52,948
9 Other employee benefits ....... 1,825,187 1,418,728 259,294 147,165
10 Payroll taxes ........... 1,512,137 1,213,265 159,411 139,461
11 Fees for services (non-employees):        
a Management ......        
b Legal ......... 195,186 72,208 112,319 10,659
c Accounting ........... 140,555   140,555  
d Lobbying ...........        
e Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17 3,326,274 3,326,274
f Investment management fees ...... 87,830   87,830  
g Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O) 939,226 874,398 58,558 6,270
12 Advertising and promotion .... 3,662,775 3,525,378 34,349 103,048
13 Office expenses ....... 1,594,448 1,495,392 93,277 5,779
14 Information technology ......        
15 Royalties ..        
16 Occupancy ........... 5,434,154 5,422,159 11,658 337
17 Travel ............ 411,372 357,788 29,163 24,421
18 Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .        
19 Conferences, conventions, and meetings .... 812,373 749,741 50,205 12,427
20 Interest ........... 151   151  
21 Payments to affiliates .......        
22 Depreciation, depletion, and amortization .. 13,060,796 11,754,716 1,306,080  
23 Insurance ... 2,733,959 1,997,645 736,314  
24 Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL PROG 8,705,842 8,705,842    
b MEMBERSHIP EXPENSES 3,322,194 1,337,368 1,337,369 647,457
c EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMING 1,741,046 1,741,046    
d LICENSES AND FEES 1,491,639 1,249,032 195,250 47,357
e All other expenses 1,630,774 1,033,595 503,283 93,896
25 Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e 74,760,631 60,112,684 7,870,834 6,777,113
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 if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720). 1,766,600 394,441 1,238,369 133,790
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 11
Part X
Balance Sheet
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............
(A)
Beginning of year 		(B)
End of year
Assets 1 Cash–non-interest-bearing ........ 38,585,313 1 40,279,298
2 Savings and temporary cash investments ......... 33,193,959 2 41,310,964
3 Pledges and grants receivable, net ...... 16,534,246 3 13,968,184
4 Accounts receivable, net ............. 2,270,714 4 2,181,211
5 Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
  5  
6 Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
  6  
7 Notes and loans receivable, net ...........   7  
8 Inventories for sale or use ............ 1,132,944 8 1,247,852
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ...... 2,960,876 9 5,373,896
10a Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D 10a 369,773,267
b Less: accumulated depreciation 10b 134,981,365 235,437,027 10c 234,791,902
11 Investments—publicly traded securities . 43,154,203 11 46,515,931
12 Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 ..... 10,439,186 12 20,759,761
13 Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..   13  
14 Intangible assets ...............   14  
15 Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ........... 42,590,451 15 42,840,540
16 Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)... 426,298,919 16 449,269,539
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses ..... 4,604,833 17 5,026,311
18 Grants payable ...   18  
19 Deferred revenue ......... 6,824,060 19 9,075,120
20 Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........   20  
21 Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D 564,427 21 454,496
22 Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
  22  
23 Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..   23  
24 Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..   24  
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 2,856,384 25 2,776,376
26 Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25.. 14,849,704 26 17,332,303
Net Assets or Fund Balance Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27 Net assets without donor restrictions .......... 335,381,281 27 357,329,762
28 Net assets with donor restrictions ........... 76,067,934 28 74,607,474
Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow and complete lines 29 through 33.
29 Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....   29  
30 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...   30  
31 Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds   31  
32 Total net assets or fund balances ........... 411,449,215 32 431,937,236
33 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........ 426,298,919 33 449,269,539
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Page 12
Part XI
Reconcilliation of Net Assets
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............
1
Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............
1
95,221,388
2
Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............
2
74,760,631
3
Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............
3
20,460,757
4
Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..
4
411,449,215
5
Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............
5
27,264
6
Donated services and use of facilities .................
6
 
7
Investment expenses .....................
7
 
8
Prior period adjustments .....................
8
 
9
Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........
9
0
10
Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))
10
431,937,236
Part XII
Financial Statements and Reporting
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line 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 on
Schedule O.
2a
Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?
2a
 
No
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
b
Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?
2b
Yes
 
If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:
c
If "Yes," to line 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?
2c
Yes
 
If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.
3a
As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?
3a
Yes
 
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
Yes
 
Form 990 (2024)
Form 990 (2024)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  
Form 990, Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

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 Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM INC
 
Employer identification number

72-1200790
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 12, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
a
b
c
d
e
f
Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................  
g
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization (ii) EIN (iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 10 above (see instructions)) (iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document? (v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions) (vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
Yes No
Total
 
   
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 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 failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
1 Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") .. 37,862,729 58,814,583 49,438,772 47,382,702 46,124,383 239,623,169
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 37,862,729 58,814,583 49,438,772 47,382,702 46,124,383 239,623,169
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) .. 9,727,822
6 Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4. 229,895,347
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (f) Total
7 Amounts from line 4.. 37,862,729 58,814,583 49,438,772 47,382,702 46,124,383 239,623,169
8 Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources... 1,163,369 3,655,366 13,086,027 8,846,062 13,317,965 40,068,789
9 Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..            
10 Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.).. 895,702 113,937 638,942 642,985 550,413 2,841,979
11 Total support. Add lines 7 through 10 282,533,937
12
12
149,942,707
13
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
14
81.370 %
15
15
84.550 %
16a
33 1/3% support test—2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization .......................right arrow
b
33 1/3% support test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..................... right arrow
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2024. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line 15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain in Part VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow
18
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 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) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (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) right arrow (a) 2020 (b) 2021 (c) 2022 (d) 2023 (e) 2024 (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 on 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 VI.) ..            
13 Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..            
14
First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
15
 
16
16
 
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
17
 
18
18
 
19a
33 1/3% support tests-2024. If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ....... right arrow
b
33 1/3 % support tests—2023. If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ..... right arrow
20
Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations
(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)
Section A. All Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).
2
 
 
3a
Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.
3b
 
 
c
Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.
3c
 
 
4a
Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.
4a
 
 
b
Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.
4b
 
 
c
Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.
4c
 
 
5a
Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).
5a
 
 
b
Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?
5b
 
 
c
Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?
5c
 
 
6
Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
6
 
 
7
Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .
7
 
 
8
Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).
8
 
 
9a
Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9a
 
 
b
Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9b
 
 
c
Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.
9c
 
 
10a
Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.
10a
 
 
b
Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).
10b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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Part IV
Supporting Organizations (continued)
Yes
No
11
Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
a
A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?
11a
 
 
b
A family member of a person described on 11a above?
11b
 
 
c
A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.
11c
 
 
Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.
1
 
 
2
Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.
2
 
 
Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).
1
 
 
Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations
Yes
No
1
Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?
1
 
 
2
Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).
2
 
 
3
By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.
3
 
 
Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations
1
Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):
a
b
c
2
Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.
Yes
No
a
Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.
2a
 
 
b
Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.
2b
 
 
3
Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.
a
Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.
3a
 
 
b
Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.
3b
 
 
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
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Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations
1
Section A - Adjusted Net Income (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Net short-term capital gain 1    
2 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 2    
3 Other gross income (see instructions) 3    
4 Add lines 1 through 3 4    
5 Depreciation and depletion 5    
6 Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions) 6    
7 Other expenses (see instructions) 7    
8 Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4) 8    
Section B - Minimum Asset Amount (A) Prior Year (B) Current Year
(optional)
1 Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year): 1
a Average monthly value of securities 1a    
b Average monthly cash balances 1b    
c Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets 1c    
d Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c) 1d    
e Discount claimed for blockage or other factors
(explain in detail in Part VI):  
2 Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets 2    
3 Subtract line 2 from line 1d 3    
4 Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions). 4    
5 Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3) 5    
6 Multiply line 5 by 0.035 6    
7 Recoveries of prior-year distributions 7    
8 Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6) 8    
Section C - Distributable Amount Current Year
1 Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A) 1  
2 Enter 85% of line 1 2  
3 Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A) 3  
4 Enter greater of line 2 or line 3 4  
5 Income tax imposed in prior year 5  
6 Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions) 6  
7
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 7
Part V
Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)
Section D - Distributions Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes 1  
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in
excess of income from activity 		2  
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations 3  
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets 4  
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI) 5  
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions 6  
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6. 7  
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide
details in Part VI). See instructions 		8  
9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6 9  
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount 10  
Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions) (i)
Excess Distributions 		(ii)
Underdistributions
Pre-2024 		(iii)
Distributable
Amount for 2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6  
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI).
See instructions.		  
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019.......  
b From 2020.......  
c From 2021.......  
d From 2022.......  
e From 2023.......  
fTotal of lines 3a through e  
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
h Applied to 2024 distributable amount  
i Carryover from 2019 not applied (see
instructions) 		 
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.  
4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7:
$  
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years  
b Applied to 2024 distributable amount  
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.  
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to
2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2.
If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI.
See instructions. 		 
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract
lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater
than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions. 		 
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines
3j and 4c. 		 
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2020.....  
b Excess from 2021.....  
c Excess from 2022.....  
d Excess from 2023.....  
e Excess from 2024.....  
Schedule A (Form 990) (2024)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024
Page 8
Part VI
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
 
Return Reference Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990) 2024


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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

right arrow Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Name of the organization
THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM INC
 
Employer identification number

72-1200790
Organization type (check one):
Filers of:
Section:
Form 990 or 990-EZ
501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization


Form 990-PF
501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
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
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow $  
Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't 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 its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't 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) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2
Name of organization
THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM INC
  		Employer identification number
72-1200790
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


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


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

$  


(Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 3
Name of organization
THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM INC
  		Employer identification number

72-1200790
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
 
$    
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 4
Name of organization
THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM INC
  		Employer identification number

72-1200790
Part III
Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. 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.) $  
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
 
 
     
 
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

right arrow Complete if the organization is described below. right arrow Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
right arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public
Inspection
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
Round Bullet Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
Round Bullet Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
Round Bullet Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.
Name of the organization
THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM INC
 
Employer identification number

72-1200790
Part I-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

1
Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

2
Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions ....................................................................right arrow
$  
3
Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................
 

Part I-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................right arrow
$  
2
Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 .......................right arrow
$  
3
If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................
4a
Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................
b
If "Yes," describe in Part IV.
Part I-C
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).
1
Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... right arrow
$  
2
Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................right arrow

$  
3
Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b...........right arrow

$  
4
Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................
5
Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.
(a) Name (b) Address (c) EIN (d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-. (e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6
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Part II-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
A Check right arrowexpenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
B Check right arrow
Limits on Lobbying Expenditures
(The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.) 		(a) Filing
organization's
totals 		(b) Affiliated group totals
1a Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................    
b Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................    
c Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................    
d Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................    
e Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................    
f Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both
columns.		    
If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.
g Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................    
h Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
i Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................    
j If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting
section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h)
(Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five
columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
Calendar year (or fiscal year
beginning in) 		(a) 2021 (b) 2022 (c) 2023 (d) 2024 (e) Total
2a Lobbying nontaxable amount          
b Lobbying ceiling amount
(150% of line 2a, column(e)) 		 
c Total lobbying expenditures          
d Grassroots nontaxable amount          
e Grassroots ceiling amount
(150% of line 2d, column (e))		  
f Grassroots lobbying expenditures          
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Part II-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).
For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.
(a)
Yes
No
(b)
Amount
1
During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:
a
Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................
 
No
b
Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........
 
No
c
Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................
 
No
 
d
Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................
 
No
 
e
Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................
 
No
 
f
Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................
 
No
 
g
Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................
Yes
 
150,000
h
Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................
 
No
 
i
Other activities? ...................................................................................................................
 
No
 
j
Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................
150,000
2a
Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....
 
No
b
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................
 
c
If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................
 
d
If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................
 
 
Part III-A
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).
Yes
No
1
Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................
1
 
 
2
Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................
2
 
 
3
Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................
3
 
 
Part III-B
Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."
1
Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................
1
 
2
Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).
a
Current year .............................................................................................................................
2a
 
b
Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................
2b
 
c
Total ...........................................................................................................................................
2c
 
3
Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .
3
 
4
If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................
4
 
5
Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................
5
 
Part IV
Supplemental Information
Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART II-B, LINE 1: THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES AN OUTSIDE LOBBYING FIRM TO DIRECTLY ENGAGE WITH LEGISLATURES ON ISSUES THAT DIRECTLY IMPACT THE ORGANIZATIONS CHARITABLE MISSION.
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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Financial Statements
right arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
right arrow Attach to Form 990.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM INC
 
Employer identification number

72-1200790
Part I
Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.
(a) Donor advised funds (b) Funds and other accounts
1 Total number at end of year .........    
2 Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)    
3 Aggregate value of 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" on 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 July 25, 2006, 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 right arrow  
4
Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow  
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, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow  
7
Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
right arrow $  
8
Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................
9
In Part XIII, 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" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.
1a
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB 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 XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.
b
If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB 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)
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .........................right arrow $  
(ii)
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
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 FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:
a
Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ..........................right arrow $  
b
Assets included in Form 990, Part X ...............................right arrow $  
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Part III
Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)
3
Using the organization’s acquisition, 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 XIII.
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" on 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 XIII 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, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...
b
If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....
Part V
Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 .... 53,746,205 48,091,156 42,241,611 47,787,750 36,568,574
b Contributions ... 12,390,277 1,137,138 1,477,147 1,130,917 1,399,891
c Net investment earnings, gains, and losses 8,315,031 4,889,945 4,739,216 -6,375,207 9,891,553
d Grants or scholarships ...          
e Other expenditures for facilities
and programs ... 		1,795,923 372,034 366,818 301,849 72,268
f Administrative expenses ....          
g End of year balance ...... 72,655,590 53,746,205 48,091,156 42,241,611 47,787,750
2
Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:
a
Board designated or quasi-endowment right arrow47.550 %
b
Permanent endowment right arrow52.450 %
c
Term endowment right arrow0 %
The percentages on 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" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........
3b
 
 
4
Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.
Part VI
Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. 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 .....   11,083,793 11,083,793
b Buildings ....   335,548,005 113,492,628 222,055,377
c Leasehold improvements        
d Equipment ....   23,141,469 21,488,737 1,652,732
e Other .....        
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..right arrow 234,791,902
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Part VII
Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. 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)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)right arrow  
Part VIII
Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.
(a) Description of investment (b) Book value (c) Method of valuation:
Cost or end-of-year market value
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)right arrow  
Part IX
Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.
(a) Description (b) Book value
(1)COLLECTIONS 14,768,064
(2)DUE FROM WORLD WAR II THEATRE, INC. 2,416,887
(3)DUE FROM CHALK #17, INC. 1,516,110
(4)DUE FROM CAMPAIGNS 2,065,785
(5)DUE FROM WWII PAVILLIONS, INC. 20,454,146
(6)OPERATING RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET 1,598,796
(7)DUE FROM WAREHOUSE DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT, INC. 15,121
(8)DUE FROM WWII MEDIA, INC. 5,631
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........right arrow 42,840,540
Part X
Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.
1.(a) Description of liability (b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes  
FLEX SPENDING WITHHOLDING 23,795
ACCRUED VACATION PAYABLE 314,460
DEFERRED COMPENSATION LIABILITY 302,155
GIFT ANNUITY LIABILITY 253,127
OPERATING LEASE LIABILITY 1,760,484
LIFE/STD/LTD INSURANCE 1,379
401K EMPLOYEE W/H -30
YEAR END AP ACCRUALS 121,006

Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)right arrow 2,776,376
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, 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 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII
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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements ....... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments .... 2a  
b Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2b  
c Recoveries of prior year grants ........... 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d ..................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1.................. 3  
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 XIII.) ........... 4b  
c Add lines 4a and 4b.................... 4c  
5 Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ...... 5  
Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1 Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ........... 1  
2 Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a Donated services and use of facilities ......... 2a  
b Prior year adjustments ............ 2b  
c Other losses ................ 2c  
d Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ........... 2d  
e Add lines 2a through 2d.................... 2e  
3 Subtract line 2e from line 1................... 3  
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 XIII.) ........... 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  
Part XIII
Supplemental Information
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, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.
Return Reference Explanation
PART III, LINE 1A: AS OF JUNE 30, 2025 AND 2024, COLLECTIONS CONSIST OF THREE FILMS COMMISSIONED BY THE MUSEUM, A COLLECTION OF GERMAN, FRENCH, AND AMERICAN ARTIFACTS AQUIRED FROM THE ST. LO MUSEUM IN FRANCE IN 1995, AIRCRAFT, TANKS, CERTAIN MILITARY VEHICLES, AND MISCELLANEOUS ARTIFACTS. ADDITIONALLY, THE MUSEUM ACQUIRED A COLLECTION OF ARTIFACTS FROM THE MONUMENTS MEN FOUNDATION DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2021. THE MUSEUM DOES NOT RECORD DEPRECIATION ON ITS COLLECTIONS BECAUSE DEPRECIATION IS NOT PRESENTLY REQUIRED TO BE RECOGNIZED ON INDIVIDUAL WORKS OF ART OR HISTORICAL TREASURES WHOSE ECONOMIC BENEFIT OR SERVICE POTENTIAL IS USED SO SLOWLY THAT THEIR ESTIMATED USEFUL LIVES ARE EXTRAORDINARILY LONG. IT IS THE MUSEUM'S POLICY TO CAPITALIZE ONLY THOSE ITEMS PURCHASED, NOT THOSE DONATED, UNLESS THE ITEM'S COST IS SIGNIFICANT AND IS ABLE TO BE VALUED OBJECTIVELY. DONATED COLLECTION ITEMS ARE NOT RECORDED, EXCEPT IN RARE CIRCUMSTANCES, DUE TO THE LACK OF AN OBJECTIVE BASIS OF VALUATION.
PART III, LINE 4: THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM'S COLLECTION CONSISTS OF OVER 250,000 UNIQUE ITEMS FROM WORLD WAR II, INCLUDING LETTERS, PHOTOGRAPHS, DIARIES, UNIFORMS, WEAPONS, BOATS, PLANES, TANKS, TRUCKS, PERSONAL ACCOUNTS, ARCHIVAL FILM AND LIBRARY MATERIAL. THIS MATERIAL IS USED IN PUBLIC EXHIBITIONS, SCHOLARLY RESEARCH AND LOANS WITH OTHER INSTITUTIONS TO DEMONSTRATE WHY WORLD WAR II WAS FOUGHT, HOW IT WAS WON, AND WHY IT IS IMPORTANT TO US TODAY SO THAT ALL GENERATIONS WILL UNDERSTAND THE PRICE OF FREEDOM AND BE INSPIRED BY WHAT THEY LEARN.
PART V, LINE 4: THE ORGANIZATION'S INTENDED USE OF THE ENDOWMENT FUNDS IS TO PROVIDE A PREDICTABLE STREAM OF FUNDING TO PROGRAMS SUPPORTED BY ITS ENDOWMENT, WHILE SEEKING TO MAINTAIN THE PURCHASING POWER OF THE ENDOWMENT ASSETS.
PART X, LINE 2: ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA PROVIDE ACCOUNTING AND DISCLOSURE GUIDANCE ABOUT POSITIONS TAKEN BY AN ENTITY IN ITS TAX RETURNS THAT MIGHT BE UNCERTAIN. THE MUSEUM BELIEVES THAT IT HAS TAKEN APPROPRIATE SUPPORT FOR ANY TAX POSITIONS TAKEN, AND MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT ARE MATERIAL TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. PENALTIES AND INTEREST ASSESSED BY INCOME TAXING AUTHORITIES, IF ANY, WOULD BE INCLUDED IN INCOME TAX EXPENSE.
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SCHEDULE F(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Statement of Activities Outside the United States
Right arrow Complete if the organization answered "Yes" to Form 990, Part IV, line 14b, 15, or 16.Right arrow Attach to Form 990.Right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM INC
 
Employer identification number

72-1200790
Part I
General Information on Activities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 14b.
1
For grantmakers. Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of its grants and
other assistance, the grantees’ eligibility for the grants or assistance, and the selection criteria used
to award the grants or assistance? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2
For grantmakers. Describe in Part V the organization’s procedures for monitoring the use of its grants and other assistance outside the United States.
3
Activites per Region. (The following Part I, line 3 table can be duplicated if additional space is needed.)
(a) Region (b) Number of offices in the region (c) Number of employees, agents, and independent contractors in the region (d) Activities conducted in region (by type) (such as, fundraising, program services, investments, grants to recipients located in the region) (e) If activity listed in (d) is a program service, describe specific type of
service(s) in the region		 (f) Total expenditures
for and investments
in the region
CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN - ANTIGUA & BARBUDA, ARUBA, BAHAMAS, 0 0 INVESTMENT ACTIVITY   2,841,308
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
           
3a Sub-total .... 0 0 2,841,308
b Total from continuation sheets to Part I ... 0 0 0
c Totals (add lines 3a and 3b) 0 0 2,841,308
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.Cat. No. 50082W Schedule F (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part II
Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations or Entities Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 15, for any recipient who received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
1 (a) Name of organization (b) IRS code section
and EIN (if applicable)		 (c) Region (d) Purpose of
grant 		(e) Amount of
cash grant 		(f) Manner of
cash
disbursement 		(g) Amount
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(i) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
             
2 Enter total number of recipient organizations listed above that are recognized as charities by the foreign country, recognized as tax-exempt by the IRS, or for which the grantee or counsel has provided a section 501(c)(3) equivalency letter .......MediumBullet
 
3 Enter total number of other organizations or entities .......................MediumBullet
 
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Part III
Grants and Other Assistance to Individuals Outside the United States. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 16.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.
(a) Type of grant or assistance (b) Region (c) Number of recipients (d) Amount of
cash grant 		(e) Manner of cash
disbursement 		(f) Amount of
noncash
assistance 		(g) Description
of noncash
assistance 		(h) Method of
valuation
(book, FMV,
appraisal, other)
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
               
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Part IV
Foreign Forms
1 Was the organization a U.S. transferor of property to a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 926, Return by a U.S. Transferor of Property to a Foreign Corporation (see Instructions for Form 926). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
2 Did the organization have an interest in a foreign trust during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 3520, Annual Return to Report Transactions with Foreign Trusts and Receipt of Certain Foreign Gifts, and/or Form 3520-A, Annual Information Return of Foreign Trust With a U.S. Owner (see Instructions for Forms 3520 and 3520-A; don't file with Form 990). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
3 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign corporation during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 5471, Information Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Corporations. (see Instructions for Form 5471). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4 Was the organization a direct or indirect shareholder of a passive foreign investment company or a qualified electing fund during the tax year? If “Yes,” the organization may be required to file Form 8621, Information Return by a Shareholder of a Passive Foreign Investment Company or Qualified Electing Fund. (see Instructions for Form 8621) .
5 Did the organization have an ownership interest in a foreign partnership during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to file Form 8865, Return of U.S. Persons with Respect to Certain Foreign Partnerships (see Instructions for Form 8865). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
6 Did the organization have any operations in or related to any boycotting countries during the tax year? If "Yes," the organization may be required to separately file Form 5713, International Boycott Report (see Instructions for Form 5713; don't file with Form 990).. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Schedule F (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part V
Supplemental Information
Provide the information required by Part I, line 2 (monitoring of funds); Part I, line 3, column (f) (accounting method; amounts of investments vs. expenditures per region); Part II, line 1 (accounting method); Part III (accounting method); and Part III, column (c) (estimated number of recipients), as applicable. Also complete this part to provide any additional information. See instructions.
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SCHEDULE G (Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information Regarding
Fundraising or Gaming Activities
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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 arrowGo to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM INC
 
Employer identification number

72-1200790
Part I
Fundraising Activities.Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 17.
Form 990-EZ filers are not required to complete this part.
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 10 highest paid individuals or entities (fundraisers) pursuant to agreements under which the fundraiser is
to be compensated at least $5,000 by the organization.


(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
 
MOORE A SERIES LLC
4200 PARLIAMENT PLACE 3RD FLOOR
 
LANHAM, MD20706 		DATABASE MANAGEMENT   No 8,641,906 540,000 8,101,906
 
DATA AXEL
PO BOX 3243
 
OMAHA, NE68103 		MAILING LIST RENTALS   No 0 618,703 -618,703
 
COMMERCE REGISTER INC
PO BOX 190
 
MIDLAND PARK, NJ07432 		MAILINGS   No 0 296,400 -296,400
 
MAILSMART LOGISTICS
7160 COLUMBIA GATEWAY DRIVE SUITE
 
COLUMBIA, MD21046 		MAILINGS   No 0 1,555,471 -1,555,471
 
SMS DIRECT INC
8461 VIRGINIA MEADOWS DRIVE
 
MANASSAS, VA20109 		MAILING FULFILLMENT & LETTERSHOP   No 0 315,700 -315,700
             
             
             
             
             
Total . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 8,641,906 3,326,274 5,315,632
3
List all states in which the organization is registered or licensed to solicit contributions or has been notified it is exempt from registration or licensing.
AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IL, KS, KY, MA, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, LA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MS, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 50083H
Schedule G (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule G (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part II
Fundraising Events. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 18, or reported more than $15,000 of fundraising event contributions and gross income on Form 990-EZ, lines 1 and 6b. List events with gross receipts greater than $5,000.




VerticalRevenue
(a) Event #1

ASA AND MUSEUM 25TH ANNIVERSARY
(event type) 		(b) Event #2

VICTORY BALL
(event type) 		(c) Other events

 
(total number) 		(d) Total events
(add col. (a) through col. (c))

1
Gross receipts . . . . .
3,569,177
483,125
 
4,052,302

2
Less: Contributions . . . .
3,429,927
400,125
 
3,830,052
3 Gross income (line 1 minus
line 2) . . . . . .
139,250
83,000
 
222,250



VerticalDirectExpenses
4 Cash prizes . . . . .        
5 Noncash prizes . . . .        
6 Rent/facility costs . . . .        
7 Food and beverages . . .        
8 Entertainment . . . .        
9 Other direct expenses . . . 1,104,094 172,305   1,276,399
10 Direct expense summary. Add lines 4 through 9 in column (d) . . . . . . . . . . right arrow 1,276,399
11 Net income summary. Subtract line 10 from line 3, column (d). . . . . . . . . . right arrow -1,054,149
Part III
Gaming. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on 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
Noncash 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. Subtract line 7 from line 1, column (d). . . . . . . . . right arrow
 

9
Enter the state(s) in which the organization conducts gaming activities:
a
Is the organization licensed to conduct gaming activities in each of these states? . . . . . . . .
YesNo
b
If "No," explain:
 
10a
Were any of the organization's gaming licenses revoked, suspended or terminated during the tax year? . . .
YesNo
b
If "Yes," explain:
 
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11
Does the organization conduct gaming activities with nonmembers? . . . . . . . . . . .
YesNo
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? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
YesNo
13
Indicate the percentage of gaming activity conducted in:
a
The organization's facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13a
%
b
An outside facility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
13b
%
14
Enter 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 of the third party:
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
Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part I, line 2b, columns (iii) and (v); and Part III, lines 9, 9b, 10b, 15b, 15c, 16, and 17b, as applicable. Also provide any additional information. See instructions.
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Schedule J
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Compensation Information
For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
medium right arrow graphic Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
medium right arrow graphic Attach to Form 990.
medium right arrow graphic Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM INC
 
Employer identification number

72-1200790
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 on 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 on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....
1b
 
 
2
Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....
2
 
 
3
Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used 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 on 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
Yes
 
b
Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........
4b
Yes
 
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), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.
5
For persons listed on 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," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.
6
For persons listed on 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," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.
7
For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............
7
 
No
8
Were any amounts reported on 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" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................
9
 
 
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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 on 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 (E) amounts for that individual.
(A) Name and Title (B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC (C) Retirement and other deferred compensation (D) Nontaxable
benefits		 (E) Total of columns
(B)(i)-(D) 		(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(i) Base
compensation 		(ii) Bonus & incentive
compensation 		(iii) Other reportable compensation
1STEPHEN J WATSON
PRESIDENT & CEO 		(i)

(ii)		 599,288
-------------
0 		147,473
-------------
0 		31,416
-------------
0 		108,032
-------------
0 		17,440
-------------
0 		903,649
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
2CATHY GREEN ROSENSTEIN
EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT A 		(i)

(ii)		 385,139
-------------
0 		75,000
-------------
0 		21,825
-------------
0 		10,350
-------------
0 		6,365
-------------
0 		498,679
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
3ALICIA ANN FRANCK
VP OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANC 		(i)

(ii)		 305,146
-------------
0 		40,000
-------------
0 		20,216
-------------
0 		9,034
-------------
0 		12,115
-------------
0 		386,511
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
4REBECCA ALBRECHT MACKIE
FORMER EVP&COO(RESIGNED 7/31/23) 		(i)

(ii)		 356,900
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		356,900
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
5JAMES B WILLIAMS
VP AND COO 		(i)

(ii)		 268,435
-------------
0 		51,000
-------------
0 		21,352
-------------
0 		5,179
-------------
0 		7,021
-------------
0 		352,987
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
6PETER DONOVAN CREAN
VP OF EDUCATION AND ACCESS 		(i)

(ii)		 263,601
-------------
0 		27,000
-------------
0 		24,941
-------------
0 		7,200
-------------
0 		787
-------------
0 		323,529
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
7KIM M LEDUFF
VP OF PEOPLE AND CULTURE 		(i)

(ii)		 242,205
-------------
0 		27,000
-------------
0 		21,852
-------------
0 		5,767
-------------
0 		7,025
-------------
0 		303,849
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
8ROBERT W FARNSWORTH
SENIOR VP OF CAPITAL PROGR 		(i)

(ii)		 117,418
-------------
0 		117,000
-------------
0 		48,924
-------------
0 		6,023
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		289,365
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
9STEPHANIE D VERDIN
VP OF MARKETING AND COMMUN 		(i)

(ii)		 217,469
-------------
0 		30,000
-------------
0 		9,513
-------------
0 		7,904
-------------
0 		12,115
-------------
0 		277,001
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
10WHITNEY SOENKSEN
VP OF TECHNOLOGY 		(i)

(ii)		 209,783
-------------
0 		15,000
-------------
0 		16,846
-------------
0 		6,747
-------------
0 		7,025
-------------
0 		255,401
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
11MICHAEL S BELL
ISWD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 		(i)

(ii)		 208,171
-------------
0 		22,500
-------------
0 		14,261
-------------
0 		7,366
-------------
0 		721
-------------
0 		253,019
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
12SCOTT EVANS
VP OF FACILITIES & CAPITAL 		(i)

(ii)		 198,334
-------------
0 		21,000
-------------
0 		7,439
-------------
0 		4,621
-------------
0 		20,120
-------------
0 		251,514
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
13GORDON H MUELLER
PRESIDENT & CEO EMERITUS 		(i)

(ii)		 145,350
-------------
0 		50,000
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0 		195,350
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
14SARAH SIEVERT
AVP BOARD & GOV'T RELATIONS & SPECIA 		(i)

(ii)		 120,951
-------------
0 		19,000
-------------
0 		8,513
-------------
0 		3,919
-------------
0 		17,440
-------------
0 		169,823
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
15KAREN J CRAIG
AVP OF ACCOUNTING 		(i)

(ii)		 137,198
-------------
0 		10,000
-------------
0 		9,482
-------------
0 		4,424
-------------
0 		6,085
-------------
0 		167,189
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
16ERIN CLANCEY
AVP OF COLLECTIONS AND EXH 		(i)

(ii)		 127,811
-------------
0 		10,500
-------------
0 		14,557
-------------
0 		2,367
-------------
0 		11,362
-------------
0 		166,597
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
17LANI E MCWILLIAMS
AVP OF ADVANCEMENT SERVICE 		(i)

(ii)		 131,426
-------------
0 		11,500
-------------
0 		8,756
-------------
0 		3,260
-------------
0 		7,021
-------------
0 		161,963
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
18STEPHEN NOTARIANNI
AVP OF FINANCE 		(i)

(ii)		 139,461
-------------
0 		4,000
-------------
0 		2,806
-------------
0 		3,759
-------------
0 		6,735
-------------
0 		156,761
-------------
0 		0
-------------
0
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Part III
Supplemental Information
Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.
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PART I, LINES 4A-B THE MUSEUM SPONSORS A DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 457(F) FOR THE BENEFIT OF ITS PRESIDENT & CEO, STEPHEN WATSON. DURING THE CALENDAR YEAR 2024, THE ORGANIZATION CONTRIBUTED $97,682 TO MR. WATSON'S PLAN. DURING CALENDAR YEAR ENDING 12/31/2024, REBECCA MACKIE RECEIVED SEVERANCE PAYMENTS TOTALING $356,900 AS PER THE TERMS OF HER EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT.
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(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Transactions with Interested Persons
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, line 38a or 40b.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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Name of the organization
THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM INC
 
Employer identification number

72-1200790
Part I
Excess Benefit Transactions (section 501(c)(3), section 501(c)(4), and section 501(c)(29) 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) Relationship between disqualified person and organization (c) Description of transaction (d) Corrected?
Yes No
2
Enter the amount of tax incurred by the organization managers or disqualified persons during the year under section 4958. ........................... $
 
3
Enter the amount of tax, if any, on line 2, above, reimbursed by the organization ........ $
 

Part II
Loans to and/or From Interested Persons.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 38a, or Form 990, Part IV, line 26; or if the organization reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 5, 6, or 22
(a) Name of interested person (b) Relationship with organization (c) Purpose of loan (d) Loan to or from the organization? (e) Original principal amount (f) Balance due (g) In default? (h) Approved by board or committee? (i) Written agreement?
To From Yes No Yes No Yes No
Total ............... $  
Part III
Grants or Assistance Benefiting 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 assistance (d) Type of assistance (e) Purpose of assistance
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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) JOHN GEORGES BOARD MEMBER 214,445 ADVERTISING SPACE IN THE ADVOCATE NEWSPAPER WHICH IS THE LARGEST DAILY NEWSPAPER SERVING THE SOUTHERN PORTION OF LOUISIANA WHERE THE MUSEUM IS LOCATED.   No
Part V
Supplemental Information
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Internal Revenue Service
Noncash Contributions
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Name of the organization
THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM INC
 
Employer identification number

72-1200790
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 .. X 5 10,350 FMV
7 Boats and planes ....        
8 Intellectual property ...        
9 Securities—Publicly traded . X 38 949,606 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 .. X 1 3,720,000 FMV
17 Real estate—Other ...        
18 Collectibles .....        
19 Food inventory ...        
20 Drugs and medical supplies .        
21 Taxidermy ......        
22 Historical artifacts .... X 625    
23 Scientific specimens ..        
24 Archeological artifacts ...        
25 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
26 Other Right pointing arrow large image ( )
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 through 28, that it must hold for at least three years from the date of the initial contribution, and which isn't 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 nonstandard contributions?
31
Yes
 
32a
Does the organization hire or use third parties or related organizations to solicit, process, or sell noncash
contributions? ..........................
32a
Yes
 
b
If "Yes," describe in Part II.
33
If the organization didn't report an amount in column (c) for a type of property for which column (a) is checked,
describe in Part II.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.
Cat. No. 51227J
Schedule M (Form 990) (2024)
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Part IISupplemental Information. 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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PART I, LINE 32B: THE ORGANIZATION USES THIRD PARTY CHARITABLE AUTOMOBILE RESOURCES TO PROCESS AND SELL DONATED AUTOMOBILES ON BEHALF OF THE MUSEUM.
PART I, LINE 33: THE ORGANIZATION IS REPORTING A ZERO IN PART I, COLUMN (C), LINE 22 WHICH REFLECTS THE AMOUNT OF REVENUE REPORTED FROM THE DONATIONS ON FORM 990, PART VIII, LINE 1C. THE MUSEUM WAS UNABLE TO ASSIGN A VALUE TO THE ARTIFACTS AND DID NOT CAPITALIZE THE DONATED ARTIFACTS TO ITS COLLECTIONS, AS ALLOWED UNDER FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD ACCOUNTING STANDARDS CODIFICATION 958-360-25 (ASC 958-360-25).
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(Rev. January 2025)
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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
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OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public
Inspection
Name of the organization
THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM INC
 
Employer identification number

72-1200790
Return Reference Explanation
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 1 SINCE ITS FOUNDING IN 2000, THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM HAS GROWN FROM A SINGLE EXHIBIT HALL TO A MULTIPAVILION INSTITUTION. SET ON A SEVEN-ACRE CAMPUS WITH SEVEN PAVILIONS, THE MUSEUM IS HOME TO ONE OF THE WORLD'S LARGEST WWII COLLECTIONS, FEATURING MORE THAN 250,000 ARTIFACTS AND OVER 12,000 PERSONAL ACCOUNTS FROM THE WWII GENERATION. THROUGH EXHIBITS, MULTIMEDIA EXPERIENCES, AND THOUSANDS OF PERSONAL ACCOUNTS, THE MUSEUM TAKES VISITORS ON AN IMMERSIVE TOUR OF WORLD WAR II IN EVERY THEATER OF WAR. EACH WEEK, THOUSANDS TOUR ITS GALLERIES AND PARTICIPATE IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS ABOUT THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE IN WORLD WAR II, ONE OF THE MOST CATASTROPHIC AND TRANSFORMATIVE EVENTS OF THE 20TH CENTURY. AS DIRECT HISTORICAL MEMORY OF THE WAR RECEDES WITH THE PASSING OF THE WWII GENERATION, THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM IS POISED TO TAKE A LEADING ROLE IN PRESERVING AND TEACHING THE STORIES OF THOSE WHO LIVED THROUGH IT. THE MUSEUM AIMS TO BECOME THE MOST ACCESSIBLE RESOURCE FOR TRUSTED KNOWLEDGE ON THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE IN WORLD WAR II. THIS IS NO SMALL TASK.
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 4A MAJOR EVENTS FROM MAY 29 THROUGH JUNE 7, 2025, THE MUSEUM MARKED ITS 25TH ANNIVERSARY WITH SPECIAL EVENTS TO HONOR THE WWII GENERATION AND THE VALUES THEY EMBODY, REFLECT ON THE MUSEUM'S ACHIEVEMENTS AND UNVEIL ITS PLANS FOR THE NEXT DECADE. SERVING AS THE OFFICIAL KICKOFF DURING THE AFTERNOON ON FRIDAY MAY 30TH, THE BILLY MICHAL STUDENT LEADERSHIP AWARDS WERE PRESENTED TO 51 STUDENTS FROM ACROSS THE NATION WHO EMBODY THE AMERICAN SPIRIT IN THEIR COMMUNITY. THE EVENING OF MAY 30TH, THE 2025 AMERICAN SPIRIT AWARD HONORED THE MUSEUM'S ORIGINS, ITS YEARS OF GROWTH AND THE FOUNDATIONAL LEADERS BEHIND ITS SUCCESS. THE 2025 AWARD RECIPIENTS INCLUDED THREE INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE HAD A TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT ON THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE MUSEUM AND HAVE MADE TREMENDOUS CONTRIBUTIONS TO THEIR COMMUNITIES AND COUNTRY: NEW ORLEANS BUSINESSMAN DONALD T. "BOYSIE" BOLLINGER, WWII VETERAN C. PAUL HILLIARD AND MUSEUM FOUNDING PRESIDENT AND CEO EMERITUS GORDON H. "NICK" MUELLER, PHD. ON JUNE 4, 2025, MUSEUM VICE PRESIDENT OF EDUCATION & ACCESS PETER CREAN DISCUSSED WWII ERA IN NEW ORLEANS AND THE HISTORY BEHIND THE LOCATION OF THE MUSEUM IN A SPECIAL DINNER WITH A CURATOR EVENT. ON JUNE 5TH, 2025, FOUNDING PRESIDENT & CEO EMERITUS GORDAN H. "NICK" "MUELLER, PHD SHARED BEHIND THE SCENES STORIES ABOUT THE FOUNDING AND THE FIRST 25 YEARS OF THE MUSEUM DURING THE BOOK LAUNCH OF HIS LATEST WORK, PRESERVING THE LEGACY: CREATING THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM. WWII VETERANS AND HOLOCAUST SURVIVORS ATTENDED THE DR. HAL BAUMGARTEN D-DAY COMMEMORATION AND THE MUSEUM'S 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION ON JUNE 6, 2025. ON THE DATE OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY THE MUSEUM PUBLICLY ANNOUNCED VICTORY'S PROMISE- THE NEW 10-YEAR $300 MILLION COMPREHENSIVE FUNDRAISING CAMPAIGN TO DRAMATICALLY EXPAND THE MUSEUM'S EDUCATIONAL IMPACT OVER THE NEXT DECADE. ONE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS OF THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION WAS THE EYES OF THE WORLD, FROM D-DAY TO VE DAY PRESENTED BY THE PRIDDY FAMILY FOUNDATION AT THE ORPHEUM THEATER ON THE EVENING OF JUNE 6, 2025. THIS MUSICALLY DRIVEN MULTIMEDIA EXPERIENCE CREATED BY HISTORIAN JOHN MONSKY AND PERFORMED BY BROADWAY STARS WITH THE LOUISIANA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA CAPTURED THE FINAL MONTHS OF THE WAR IN EUROPE THROUGH THE EYES OF THOSE WHO SERVED AND SACRIFICED. TO END THIS HISTORIC CELEBRATION WAS THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY FAMILY AND MEMBER DAY PRESENTED BY TIMBER AND PEGGY FLOYD ON JUNE 7, 2025. FREE ADMISSION WAS PROVIDED TO ALL VISITORS TO EXPLORE THE MUSEUM'S CAMPUS, INTERACTIVE DISPLAYS AND ACTIVITIES THAT CELEBRATED THE MUSEUM'S MISSION. SPECIAL EXHIBITS ON MARCH 26, 2025, ON AMERICAN SHORES: THE ALEUTIANS ISLANDS CAMPAIGN SPECIAL EXHIBIT OPENED WHICH EXAMINES THE OFTEN OVERLOOKED 1942 JAPANESE INVASION OF THE ALEUTIAN ISLANDS IN ALASKA AND THE SUBSEQUENT EFFORTS TO RECLAIM THE ONLY NORTH AMERICAN SOIL SEIZED DURING WORLD WAR II. AT THE EXHIBIT OPENING, ALEUTIAN CAMPAIGN VETERANS IRA MILAN AND JESSE MAGEE, REPRESENTING BOTH THE ARMY AND NAVY, SERVED AS LIVING REMINDERS OF THIS OFT-FORGOTTEN THEATER OF WAR AND TESTAMENTS TO THE IMPORTANCE OF PRESERVING ALL ASPECTS OF WORLD WAR II. IN FY25, THE MUSEUM'S TRAVELING EXHIBIT OFFERINGS EXPANDED TO INCLUDE OUR WAR TOO: WOMAN IN SERVICE-THE INSTITUTIONS LARGEST TRAVELING EXHIBIT TO DATE, FEATURING NEARLY 200 ARTIFACTS RELATED TO THE TRAILBLAZING EFFORTS OF AMERICA'S WWII MILITARY WOMAN. IN FEBRUARY 2025, THE TOURING EXHIBIT DEBUTED AT THE CALIFORNIA MUSEUM IN SACRAMENTO BEFORE TRAVELING IN MAY TO THE HENRY FORD MUSEUM IN DEARBORN, MICHIGAN. SO READY FOR LAUGHTER: THE LEGACY OF BOB HOPE WHICH TELLS THE STORY OF AMERICAN ENTERTAINER BOB HOPE'S UNIQUE PLACE IN THE HISTORY OF WORLD WAR II AND BEYOND IS NOW IN ITS FOURTH YEAR ON TOUR AND IN EARLY 2025 BEGAN A FOUR-MONTH RUN AT THE BELL COUNTY MUSEUM IN BELTON, TEXAS. OVER THE YEARS, MANY GUESTS TO THE EXHIBITION HAVE EXPRESSED GRATITUDE FOR AND EVEN MEMORIES OF BOB HOPE'S CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE WAR EFFORT. AS FY 25 CAME TO AND END IN JUNE, GHOST ARMY: THE COMBAT CON ARTISTS OF WORLD WAR II WHICH EXAMINES THE EXPERIENCES OF THE FIRST TACTICAL DECEPTION UNIT IN THE US ARMY, CONCLUDED ITS RUN AT THE MISSOURI HISTORICAL SOCIETY IN ST. LOUIS, WHERE IT WAS ON DISPLAY FROM OCTOBER 2024 TO MAY 2025. IN NEW ORLEANS, THE MUSEUM CONCLUDED ITS OWN RUN OF THE NEWLY REFRESHED FIGHTING FOR THE RIGHT TO FIGHT: AFRICAN AMERICAN EXPERIENCES IN WORLD WAR II AN EXHIBIT EXPLORING THE CHALLENGES FACED BY AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF AFRICAN AMERICANS BEFORE, DURING AND AFTER WORLD WAR II AND PREPARING IT FOR NATIONAL TOURING. THESE APPEARANCES AT HOST VENUES ALLOW THE MUSEUM TO CONNECT WITH NEW AUDIENCES AND DEEPEN RELATIONSHIPS WITH MEMBERS NATIONWIDE.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 SUZANNE MESTAYER AND SONIA PEREZ HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. SONIA PEREZ AND JOHN HAIRSTON HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. SUZANNE MESTAYER AND PETE NOVEMBER HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. JAMES MAURIN AND PETE NOVEMBER HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP. MERRITT LANE AND JOHN HAIRSTON HAVE A BUSINESS RELATIONSHIP.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B THE ORGANIZATION HAS ENGAGED AN INDEPENDENT CPA FIRM TO PREPARE THE FORM 990. THE FORM IS THEN REVIEWED BY MANAGEMENT, THE TREASURER AND THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE BEFORE IT IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES FOR THEIR REVIEW. ANY QUESTIONS OR FEEDBACK ARE REFERRED TO THE BOARD CHAIR AND TREASURER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE GOVERNED BY THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY FOR TRUSTEES & OFFICERS OF THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM, INC. CONFLICTS ARE MONITORED THROUGH QUESTIONNAIRES COMPLETED BY ALL TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS ANNUALLY. IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS IDENTIFIED, IT IS REPORTED TO THE AUDIT & RISK COMMITTEE CHAIR FOR REVIEW AND HANDLING IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY. AN INDIVIDUAL WITH A POTENTIAL CONFLICT IS RECUSED FROM REVIEWING BOARD MATERIALS, DISCUSSION, AND VOTING ON ANY MATTERS INVOLVING THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST. THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OR COMMITTEE SHALL REFLECT DISCLOSURE OF THE CONFLICT AND ADHERENCE TO THE RECUSAL PROCEDURES. THE POLICY IS DISTRIBUTED TO TRUSTEES AND OFFICERS AND REVIEWED ANNUALLY.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE BOARD HAS AN EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION COMMITTEE COMPRISED OF BOARD LEADERSHIP. THIS COMMITTEE REVIEWS, NEGOTIATES, AND SETS THE COMPENSATION FOR THE PRESIDENT AND CEO. THE MUSEUM PERIODICALLY ENGAGES OUTSIDE CONSULTS TO BENCHMARK THE COMPENSATION LEVELS OF THE MUSEUM'S EXECUTIVE TEAM. THE COMMITTEE, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE PRESIDENT AND CEO, MONITORS THE APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION LEVELS FOR THE EXECUTIVE TEAM.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 THESE FORMS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THIS INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C: THIS PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
FORM 990, PART I, LINE 16A ON THE 2023 FORM 990 PREVIOUSLY FILED, THE AMOUNT OF PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISER FEES REPORTED ON SCHEDULE G, PART I, LINE 2B(V) WAS $1,799,771. FOR THE 2024 FORM 990, THE AMOUNT IS $3,326,274. IN 2023, THE AMOUNT WAS OMITTED FROM PART I, LINE 16A. THIS FOOTNOTE IS INCLUDED FOR COMPARATIVE PURPOSES.
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
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SCHEDULE R
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33, 34, 35b, 36, or 37.
Attach to Form 990.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM INC
 
Employer identification number

72-1200790
Part I
Identification of Disregarded Entities. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 33.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN (if applicable) of disregarded entity


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Total income


 		(e)
End-of-year assets


 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity
(1) PT-305 EXCURSIONS LLC
945 MAGAZINE STREET
NEW ORLEANS,LA70130
 SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM LA 0 0 THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM INC
 










Part II
Identification of Related Tax-Exempt Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related tax-exempt organizations during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of related organization


(b)
Primary activity


 		(c)
Legal domicile (state
or foreign country)

 		(d)
Exempt Code section


 		(e)
Public charity status
(if section 501(c)(3))

 		(f)
Direct controlling
entity

 		(g)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No
(1)WORLD WAR II THEATRE INC
945 MAGAZINE STREET

NEW ORLEANS,LA70130
42-1743078 		SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM LA 501(C)(3) LINE 12A, I THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM INC
 
Yes
 
(2)WORLD WAR II PAVILIONS INC
945 MAGAZINE STREET

NEW ORLEANS,LA70130
27-2262560 		SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM LA 501(C)(3) LINE 12A, I THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM INC
 
Yes
 
(3)WORLD WAR II CAMPAIGNS INC
945 MAGAZINE STREET

NEW ORLEANS,LA70130
27-4741563 		SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM LA 501(C)(3) LINE 12A, I THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM INC
 
Yes
 
(4)WAREHOUSE DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT INC
945 MAGAZINE STREET

NEW ORLEANS,LA70130
27-4739715 		SERVING THE LOW INCOME COMMUNITIES THAT INCLUDE THE NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM LA 501(C)(3) LINE 12A, I THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM INC
 
Yes
 
(5)CHALK #17 INC
945 MAGAZINE STREET

NEW ORLEANS,LA70130
46-1272712 		SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES OF NATIONAL WWII MUSEUM LA 501(C)(3) LINE 12A, I THE NATIONAL WORLD WAR II MUSEUM INC
 
Yes
 




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Cat. No. 50135Y
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Page 2
Part III
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, because it had one or more related organizations treated as a partnership during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization



 		(b)
Primary activity




 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)


 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity



 		(e)
Predominant income(related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets



 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations?




 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20 of
Schedule K-1
(Form 1065)
 		(j)
General or
managing
partner?



 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No












Part IV
Identification of Related Organizations Taxable as a Corporation or Trust. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34 because it had one or more related organizations treated as a corporation or trust during the tax year.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of
related organization
 		(b)
Primary activity
 		(c)
Legal
domicile
(state or foreign
country)
 		(d)
Direct controlling
entity
 		(e)
Type of entity
(C corp, S corp,
or trust) 		(f)
Share of total income
 		(g)
Share of end-of-year
assets
 		(h)
Percentage
ownership
 		(i)
Section 512(b)(13) controlled entity?
Yes No












Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part V
Transactions With Related Organizations. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 34, 35b, or 36.
Note. Complete line 1 if any entity is listed in Parts II, III, or IV of this schedule.
Yes
No
1 During the tax year, did the orgranization engage in any of the following transactions with one or more related organizations listed in Parts II-IV?
a Receipt of (i) interest, (ii) annuities, (iii) royalties, or (iv) rent from a controlled entity .....................
1a
 
No
b Gift, grant, or capital contribution to related organization(s) ............................
1b
 
No
c Gift, grant, or capital contribution from related organization(s) ............................
1c
 
No
d Loans or loan guarantees to or for related organization(s) ............................
1d
Yes
 
e Loans or loan guarantees by related organization(s) ............................
1e
 
No
f Dividends from related organization(s) ............................
1f
 
No
g Sale of assets to related organization(s) ............................
1g
 
No
h Purchase of assets from related organization(s) ............................
1h
 
No
i Exchange of assets with related organization(s) ............................
1i
 
No
j Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets to related organization(s) .......................
1j
Yes
 
k Lease of facilities, equipment, or other assets from related organization(s) ......................
1k
 
No
l Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations for related organization(s) .....................
1l
 
No
m Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations by related organization(s) .................
1m
Yes
 
n Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, or other assets with related organization(s) ...................
1n
Yes
 
o Sharing of paid employees with related organization(s) ............................
1o
Yes
 
p Reimbursement paid to related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1p
 
No
q Reimbursement paid by related organization(s) for expenses ............................
1q
 
No
r Other transfer of cash or property to related organization(s) ............................
1r
 
No
s Other transfer of cash or property from related organization(s) ............................
1s
 
No
2
If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," see the instructions for information on who must complete this line, including covered relationships and transaction thresholds.
(a)
Name of related organization 		(b)
Transaction
type (a-s) 		(c)
Amount involved 		(d)
Method of determining amount involved
(1) CHALK #17 INC

 D 1,516,110 BALANCE OUTSTANDING
(2) WORLD WAR II THEATRE INC

 J 581,875 TRANSACTION AMOUNT
(3) WORLD WAR II CAMPAIGNS INC

 D 2,065,784 BALANCE OUTSTANDING
(4) WORLD WAR II THEATRE INC

 D 2,456,008 BALANCE OUTSTANDING
(5) WORLD WAR II PAVILIONS INC

 D 20,454,146 BALANCE OUTSTANDING
(6) WORLD WAR II THEATRE INC

 D 43,547,121 LOAN GUARANTEE AMOUNT
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part VI
Unrelated Organizations Taxable as a Partnership. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 37.
Provide the following information for each entity taxed as a partnership through which the organization conducted more than five percent of its activities (measured by total assets or gross revenue) that was not a related organization. See instructions regarding exclusion for certain investment partnerships.
(a)
Name, address, and EIN of entity 		(b)
Primary activity 		(c)
Legal domicile
(state or foreign
country) 		(d)
Predominant income (related, unrelated, excluded from tax under sections 512-514)

(e)
Are all partners
section
501(c)(3)
organizations? 		(f)
Share of total income




 		(g)
Share of
end-of-year
assets 		(h)
Disproprtionate allocations? 		(i)
Code V-UBI
amount in box 20
of Schedule K-1
(Form 1065) 		(j)
General or
managing
partner? 		(k)
Percentage
ownership
Yes No Yes No Yes No






























Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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Part VII
Supplemental Information
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Return Reference Explanation
Schedule R (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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