MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHERN JEWISH EXPERIENCE
MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHERN JEWISH EXPERIENCE
MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHERN JEWISH EXPERIENCE
AI Summary
The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience is a history and cultural museum focused on genealogy, historic preservation, cultural awareness, ethnic museums, and Judaism, with a mission to explore how Jews in the American South shaped and were shaped by the region’s distinct heritage. In filing year 2024, it reported an operating budget of $1.7M and total revenue of $3.5M, with major support from JEWISH ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION, FERBER FAMILY OF HOUMA FOUNDATION C/O JEWISH ENDOWMENT FOUNDATION, GEORGE HELEN AND HAROLD WAINER FOUNDAT FOUNDATION, THE GREATER NEW ORLEANS FOUNDATION, and DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING INC; no single funder appears to provide 50% or more of total revenue.
Mission Statement
The Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience explores the many ways that Jews in the American South influenced and were influenced by the distinct cultural heritage of their new homes. Through exhibits, collections and programs focused on the unique and remarkable history of Southern Jews, the Museum encourages new understanding and appreciation for identity, diversity, and acceptance.
Cause Areas
6
History museums
Cultural awareness
Historic preservation
Genealogy
Ethnic museums
Judaism
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Charity Verification Snapshot
IRS EO Business Master File Status
Listed as tax-exempt
IRS Pub 78 Status
Eligible for tax-deductible gifts
IRS Revocation Status
Not in Automatic Revocation of Exemption List
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Key Impact Metrics
86
Public Programs, Youth Tours and Field Trips
17K
Visitors Since Opening (May 2021)
$9.7M
Founding Capital Campaign
448
Mezuzah Society Members
Frequently Asked Questions
What is MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHERN JEWISH EXPERIENCE’s budget?
In 2024, MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHERN JEWISH EXPERIENCE reported an annual operating budget of around $1.7 million. More detailed financial information is available to registered users.
What causes does MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHERN JEWISH EXPERIENCE support?
MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHERN JEWISH EXPERIENCE supports work in History museums, Cultural awareness, Historic preservation, Genealogy, Ethnic museums, and Judaism.
Where does MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHERN JEWISH EXPERIENCE operate?
MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHERN JEWISH EXPERIENCE is headquartered in NEW ORLEANS, LA.
Who funded MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHERN JEWISH EXPERIENCE recently?
In 2025, MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHERN JEWISH EXPERIENCE received grants from THE NORTH LOUISIANA JEWISH FEDERATION, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI, and NAN H ALTMAYER CHARITABLE TRUST REGIONS BANK TRUSTEE. More information on this organization’s funders is available to registered users.
What is the largest grant MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHERN JEWISH EXPERIENCE received in 2024?
The largest grant to MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHERN JEWISH EXPERIENCE in 2024 exceeds $223 thousand.