Defiant Requiem Foundation
- Assets
- $795.5k
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 04/2009
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 26-3238489
Organization Overview
Defiant Requiem Foundation is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (A23) the organization is classified as: Cultural & Ethnic Awareness, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Defiant Requiem Foundation employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Defiant Requiem Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Defiant Requiem Foundation generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION: (I) TO CONFRONT CONTEMPORARY CHALLENGES, INCLUDING INCREASED HOLOCAUST IGNORANCE, HOLOCAUST DENIAL, AND ANTISEMITISM BY PERFORMING FOUNDATIONS HALLMARK CONCERT PERFORMANCE, DEFIANT REQUIEM: VERDI AT TEREZN; ITS SISTER CONCERT, HOURS OF FREEDOM: THE STORY OF THE TEREZN COMPOSER; ITS EMMY-NOMINATED DOCUMENTARY FILM, DEFIANT REQUIEM; ALONG WITH COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM MODULES THAT ARE DESIGNED TO FRAME AND ENHANCE HOLOCAUST EDUCATION, ALL OF WHICH USE THE COURAGE AND CULTURAL RESISTANCE OF RAFAEL SCHCHTER AND HIS FELLOW PRISONERS TO SHOW WHY THE HOLOCAUST MUST NEVER BE FORGOTTEN. (II) RAISING AWARENESS AND UNDERSTANDING OF THE DANGERS OF ANTISEMITISM, HOLOCAUST IGNORANCE AND DENIAL THROUGH VARIOUS LITERARY, EDUCATIONAL, AND ARTISTIC ACTIVITIES SUCH AS ORIGINAL PERFORMANCE ART INCREASINGLY ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES WITH STUDENT MUSICIANS AND SINGERS DOCUMENTARY FILM, AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS GEARED FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS, THE FOUNDATION OFFERS A UNIQUE A
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE SIGNATURE CONCERT OF THE DEFIANT REQUIEM FOUNDATION, DEFIANT REQUIEM: VERDI AT TEREZN, TELLS THE STORY OF THE COURAGEOUS JEWISH PRISONERS IN THE THERESIENSTADT CONCENTRATION CAMP (TEREZN) DURING WORLD WAR II WHO PERFORMED VERDIS REQUIEM WHILE EXPERIENCING THE DEPTHS OF HUMAN DEGRADATION. TICKETS ARE SOLD TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC BELOW COST AND NOT ADVERTISED AS A FUNDRAISING EVENT. HOWEVER, CERTAIN DONORS ARE MADE AWARE OF THE TIMING AND LOCATION OF THESE PERFORMANCES AND OFTEN INCLUDE DONATIONS WHEN PURCHASING THEIR TICKETS.
THE HOLOCAUST EDUCATION PROGRAM CENTERED ON TEREZIN, INCLUDING THE THE DEFIANT REQUIEM FILM CURRICULUM GUIDE AND THE UNIVERSITY RESIDENCY PROJECT WAS DEVELOPED BY STAFF AND EDUCATIONAL CONSULTANTS TO THE DEFIANT REQUIEM FOUNDATION AND PEER-REVIEWED BY A CURRICULUM REVIEW PANEL COMPOSED OF PRIVATE, PUBLIC, AND PAROCHIAL TEACHERS FROM THE DC/MD AREA. THE PROGRAM IS MAINTAINED ONLINE AND IS COMPRISED OF LESSON PLANS AND SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS FOR TEACHERS. CASH PROMISES TO GIVE ARE RESTRICTED TO THE EXPENSES OF THE ONLINE TOOLS, EDUCATORS, AND PROFESSIONALS REQUIRED TO MAINTAIN THIS PROGRAM.
FOUNDATION ESTABLISHED THE UNIVERSITY RESIDENCY PROJECT, A GRANT PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES UP TO $25,000 TO QUALIFYING COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES TO PRESENT THE CONCERT-DRAMA DEFIANT REQUIEM: VERDI AT TEREZIN ON CAMPUS WITH STUDENT PERFORMERS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mark Rulison Program Dir. | 44 | $129,661 | |
Louisa Hollman Executive Dir. | Officer | 24 | $128,696 |
Murry Sidlin President | Officer | 20 | $105,592 |
Laura Ginns Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Peter Lefkin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nina Glasner Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $744,050 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $85,292 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $744,050 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $920,242 |
| Investment income | -$46,697 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,620,424 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $234,288 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,820 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $442,947 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $57,629 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $95,810 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $178,802 |
| Advertising and promotion | $9,282 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $48,394 |
| Travel | $109,173 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $5,103 |
| Interest | $47 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,464 |
| Insurance | $31,258 |
| All other expenses | $35,895 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,337,248 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $346,825 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $299,020 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $102,329 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $6,917 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,160 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $37,263 |
| Total assets | $795,514 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $6,382 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $61,958 |
| Total liabilities | $68,340 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $615,308 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $111,866 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $795,514 |