The Founders Society recognizes donors who have taken their cumulative commitment to the Museum to the exceptional level of $1 million and above.
In appreciation for the exceptional generosity of Founders and their families, the Museum provides:
Engraving on the Founders Wall or above level in the Museum
Exclusive invitations to special trips abroad to meet Museum partners and foreign officials
Invitations to exhibition previews and openings
Invitations to join members of Congress and White House officials at the Museum's annual National Days of Remembrance commemoration in the US Capitol building, as well as other special programs in conjunction with these events
Recognition in the Museum's Annual Report
Recognition in Museum publications, as appropriate, and at major Museum events held in our nation's capital and across the country
Opportunities to engage with policymakers, ambassadors, and heads of state at Museum functions
Private briefings with the Museum Director and Council Chair and Vice Chair
Insider Museum updates and announcements
Access to behind-the-scenes tours of the Museum
Opportunities for friends, business associates, and community groups to be given special orientations when visiting the Museum
Contact Us
To learn more about the Founders Society or to become a member, please contact Amanda McTyre at 301.318.9338 or amctyre@ushmm.org.
Your Founders gift to the Museum is fully tax-deductible to the extent provided by law.
Your financial contribution will help us continue to preserve the history of the Holocaust and share its important lessons.