Holocaust Museum LA
Holocaust Museum LA (HMLA) teaches the critical lessons of the holocaust and their continued relevance today, building empathy, and empowering students and visitors to speak out and stand up against antisemitism, bigotry, and hatred.founded in 1961, HMLA is the first survivor-founded and oldest holocaust museum in the united states and home to the west coast's largest collection of holocaust-era artifacts and testimonies.HMLA activates its unique collection through engaging tours, exhibits, educational programs, community programs, and intergenerational conversations with holocaust survivors, reaching audiences worldwide.HMLA is free for all students and youth 17 and younger and cover bus transportation for title 1 schools. The museum is open seven days a week.
Holocaust Museum LA at a glance
- Total assets
- $65,807,001
- +17.7% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $16,029,822
- +33.4% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $541,871
- -46.3% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $6,410,064
- +19.6% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Holocaust Museum LA funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial Foundation New York, NY | Auschwitz Legacy Fellowship | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65,807,001 | $16,029,822 | $6,410,064 | — | — | $541,871 |
| 2023 | $55,899,634 | $12,012,803 | $5,358,591 | $10,000 | 1 | $1,009,543 |
| 2022 | $47,725,203 | $17,881,187 | $4,126,509 | — | — | $85,856 |
| 2021 | $37,189,016 | $14,080,760 | $3,487,159 | — | — | $25,284 |
| 2020 | $27,373,802 | $9,898,011 | $3,414,626 | — | — | $58,098 |
About Holocaust Museum LA
Based on IRS filings
Holocaust Museum LA is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Los Angeles, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $65.8M in total assets. Net investment income was $542K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Holocaust Museum LA is led by Beth Kean, CEO on every filing since 2020; 5 of 29 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Beth Kean
CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$187K (2020) → $240K (2024)
Guy Lipa
Board Chair
Vice Chair → Board Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Victoria Lonberg
Director of Development
Deputy Director of Development → Director of Development, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$104K (2023) → $114K (2024)
Dan Schnur
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
David Wiener
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Galit Prince
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Hagy Belzberg
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joanie Sanders-Wellisch
Director - Left
Director → Director - Left, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ken Kahan
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Neuberg
Director - Left
Director → Director - Left, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lora Silverman
Director
On filings since 2020
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Marcia Levenson
Director - Left
Director → Director - Left, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melinda Goldrich
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Peter Best
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sheryl Wiener
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephen Grynberg
Director
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Kelly Goldberg
Director - Left
Director → Director - Left, 2024
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ana Guerrero
Director - Joined
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Heather Karatz
Director - Joined
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sandy Kanengiser
Director - Joined
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Barnet
Chief Operating Officer
Director of Operations → Chief Operating Officer, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$112K (2020) → $170K (2024)
Jordanna Gessler
Chief Impact Officer
Vice President of Education & Exhibits → Chief Impact Officer, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$110K (2022) → $148K (2024)
Jen Maxcy
Chief Program Officer
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$115K (2024)
Andrea Cayton
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jamie Rosenblood
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Judy Cohen
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patsy Palmer
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Paulette Nessim
Secretary - Left
Secretary → Secretary - Left, 2024
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yaniv Tepper
Vice Chair
Director → Vice Chair, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: Meg Lipstone (2022–2023) — Director -
- Former: Omar El Sharif (2023) — Chief Advancement Officer
- Former: Carlos Gonzalez (2020–2022) — Director -
- Former: Josh Flagg (2020–2022) — Director -
- Former: Stephanie Rosenbaum (2020–2021) — Major Gifts & Planned Giving Officer
- Former: Michele Gold (2020) — Board Chair
- Former: Perla Karney (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $240K, to Beth Kean (CEO). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Holocaust Museum LA
How large is Holocaust Museum LA?
Holocaust Museum LA reported $65.8M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $16.0M.
What is Holocaust Museum LA?
Holocaust Museum LA is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Los Angeles, CA. It holds $65.8M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Holocaust Museum LA operate?
Holocaust Museum LA has awarded grants in New York.
What is Holocaust Museum LA's EIN?
Holocaust Museum LA's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-0503824. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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