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EIN 61-1745872

National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
415
City
New York
State
New York
Year formed
2014
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
Description
National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center honors 9/11 victims, offers educational programs, and fosters reflection on their enduring legacy.
Total revenues
$90,298,639
2023
Total expenses
$102,735,263
2023
Total assets
$569,067,941
2023
Num. employees
415
2023

Program areas at National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center

the Memorial, which opened in 2011, welcomed over 70 million lifetime visitors through the end of 2023. the Museum has welcomed more than 22 million people since its opening in may 2014 through the end of 2023. 2023 marked the Museum's ninth full year of operation. In addition to serving visitors through its core exhibitions, the Museum presented a wide slate of educational programming, and underwent object and exhibition rotations, which were necessary due to conservation requirements and loan expirations. Objects and exhibition rotations also provided the opportunity to feature more of the permanent collection.

Who funds National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Leon Levy Foundation / White Shelby Et Al TteeA Grant To Further the Donee's Exempt Purpose.$412,900
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$218,550
National Philanthropic TrustCulture & Arts$130,161
...and 41 more grants received totalling $1,359,210

Personnel at National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center

NameTitleCompensation
Catherine BlaneySpecial Advisor To President and Chief Executive Officer
Elizabeth L. HillmanPresident and Chief Executive Officer$744,051
Allison BlaisExecutive Vice President and Chief Strategy and Operations Officer$365,862
David SheehanExecutive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer$349,281
Josh CherwinExecutive Vice President , Chief Advancement and Communications Officer$355,980
...and 11 more key personnel

Financials for National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$16,829,436
Program services$65,166,777
Investment income and dividends$2,748,332
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$3,817
Net rental income$285,728
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-52,041
Net income from fundraising events$-1,326,833
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$6,643,423
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$90,298,639

Form 990s for National September 11 Memorial and Museum at the World Trade Center

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-06-28990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2018-122020-02-04990EZView PDF
...and 4 more Form 990s

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OrganizationLocationRevenue
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Strong National Museum of PlayRochester, NY$41,516,891
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Kenneth C Griffin Museum of Science and Industry (MSI)Chicago, IL$58,414,869
Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM)Los Angeles, CA$81,574,257
Field Museum of Natural HistoryChicago, IL$110,061,595
Uss Midway MuseumSan Diego, CA$39,786,276
Data update history
December 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $1,500 from Alan B. Slifka Foundation
November 24, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
November 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from MJS Foundation
August 28, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanitiesHistory
Characteristics
MembershipsPolitical advocacyLobbyingPartially liquidatedFundraising eventsPeer-to-peer fundraisingReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
200 Liberty St 16th Floor
New York, NY 10006
Metro area
New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
County
New York County, NY
Website URL
911memorial.org/ 
Phone
(212) 312-8800
IRS details
EIN
61-1745872
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2014
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A54: History Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0268723
FTB Entity ID
None yet
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-02-19
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