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Est.

1973

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantseeker

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The Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History is a Philadelphia-based museum on Historic Independence Mall that presents the 360+ year history of Jews in America through interactive exhibitions and educational programs, with a mission centered on religion, ethnicity, pluralism, and the immigrant experience. For filing year 2025, it reported a $9.8M operating budget and $10.3M in total revenue, with major support from Lilly Endowment Inc, Katz Foundation c/o Drew Katz, The Goldman Sachs Charitable Gift Fund, The Kestenbaum Family Foundation, and Ross Family Fund Inc.

Mission Statement

THE WEITZMAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY BRINGS TO LIFE THE 360+ YEAR HISTORY OF JEWS IN AMERICA. LOCATED ON HISTORIC INDEPENDENCE MALL IN PHILADELPHIA, NMAJH SITS ADJACENT TO THE ICONS OF FREEDOM IN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CONTRIBUTES TO THE NATIONAL DIALOGUE ON RELIGION, ETHNICITY, AND PLURALISM. THE MUSEUM IS THE ONLY INSTITUTION THAT TELLS THE STORY OF AMERICAN HISTORY THROUGH THE LENS OF THE JEWISH EXPERIENCE, UNIQUELY TRACING HOW JEWISH IMMIGRANTS BECAME JEWISH AMERICANS. THROUGH DYNAMIC, INTERACTIVE EXHIBITIONS AND ENGAGING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, THE MUSEUM INVITES VISITORS OF ALL BACKGROUNDS TO CELEBRATE THEIR OWN HERITAGES, HISTORIES, AND TRADITIONS BY REFLECTING ON HOW IMMIGRANTS SHAPE AND ARE SHAPED BY THE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE.
Revenues
$10.3M
Expenses
$8.7M
Net Income:
+$1.6M
Assets
$31.6M
Liabilities
$1.6M
Net Assets:
+$29.9M
Operating Budget
$8.7M
Operating Budget by Year

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Total No. of Grants
67
Median grant size
$10K
Largest grant received
$166.8K
M
Mikhail Galperin
Board Member
P
Philip M Darivoff
Board Member
A
Andrew Klaber
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is WEITZMAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY’s budget?
In 2024, WEITZMAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY reported an annual operating budget of around $8.7 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does WEITZMAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY support?
WEITZMAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY supports work in Arts education, Cultural awareness, Historical activities, History, Museums, Public arts, Visual arts, Early childhood education, Elementary education, Middle school education, Multicultural education, Secondary education, Special needs education, Antidiscrimination, Foundations, Nonprofits, Voluntarism, Leadership development, and Judaism.
Where does WEITZMAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY operate?
WEITZMAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY is headquartered in PHILADELPHIA, PA.
Who funded WEITZMAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY recently?
In 2025, WEITZMAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY received grants from CHARINA FOUNDATION INC RICHARD MENSCHEL, THE SOLOMON & SYLVIA BRONSTEIN FDN, and CHARITIES AID FOUNDATION AMERICA. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant WEITZMAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY received in 2024?
The largest grant to WEITZMAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY in 2024 exceeds $167 thousand.
What is WEITZMAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY’s reliance on government grants?
WEITZMAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AMERICAN JEWISH HISTORY relied on government grants for less than 5% of their total revenue in 2024.