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ROBERT H JACKSON CENTER INC
Jamestown, NY · EIN 161605121 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE A80 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Small ($100K-$1M) · roberthjackson.org
revenue
$638K
expenses
$652K
net assets
$4.3M
employees
7
volunteers
10
program ratio
63%
mission · from form 990

The Robert H. Jackson Center is the global resource on Justice Jackson's exceptional life (1892 - 1954) and outstanding legacy. Jackson's extraordinary accomplishments contributed and continue to contribute substantially to constitutional and international law.

profile · synthesized from sources

The Robert H. Jackson Center in Jamestown, NY, is a nonprofit educational organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the legacy of Justice Robert H. Jackson, who served as U.S. Attorney General, Supreme Court Justice, and Chief U.S. Prosecutor at the Nuremberg Trials. Through exhibits, tours, events, and public programs, the Center advances understanding of constitutional law, civil rights, and international justice. It operates from the historic Alonzo Kent Mansion, offering educational and rental spaces.

named programs · 5 · from sources

What they call their work

Chautauqua Travels: Nuremberg Anniversary Trip
International educational travel program commemorating the Nuremberg Trials, co-led by the Center’s president, Kristan McMahon
Group and School Visits
Educational tours for groups of 20 or more, including curriculum-aligned programming on Justice Jackson and constitutional law
Guided Tours
45-minute docent-led tours of the Robert H. Jackson Center and historic Alonzo Kent Mansion, available Monday through Friday and Summer Saturdays
Programs and Events
Public lectures, panel discussions, film screenings, and commemorative events on topics related to justice, civil rights, and the rule of law
Research Access Program
Archival access for scholars and researchers by appointment, supporting study of Robert H. Jackson’s writings and legal legacy
activities · 10 groups

What they do

  • Holocaust and Genocide Remembrance Education 3 activities
    • Co-organizing educational travel programs to Germany
      Co-organizes an educational travel program to Germany that explores the historical and contemporary significance of the Nuremberg Trials and Holocaust remembrance.
    • Conducting professional development for educators
      Offers professional development opportunities for educators, including a four-day fully funded retreat for 25 teachers focused on the Nuremberg Trials, and provides CTLE credits for New York and Act 84 credit eligibility for Pennsylvania educators.
    • Hosting educational panel discussions and expert-led programs on justice and accountability
      Hosts panel discussions and expert-led programming on topics including the Nuremberg Trials, genocide, media and mass atrocity, civil rights, international human rights, and the rule of law, with a focus on Justice Jackson’s role as Chief U.S. Prosecutor.
  • Youth Writing Contests & Recognition Programs 1 activity
    • Administering a student essay contest in partnership with Ehmke Manufacturing Company, Inc.
      Develops and runs an essay contest for middle and high school students that promotes civic education through the values of athletics in partnership with Ehmke Manufacturing Company, Inc.
  • School and School-Community Events 1 activity
    • Administering the Chautauqua County Battle of the Books
      Hosts and sponsors an annual Battle of the Books competition for grades 6–8, expanding participation from three to ten schools and engaging over 100 students each year.
  • Community Space Provision 1 activity
    • Hosting public and private events in dedicated event space
      Provides event space for professional meetings, educational seminars, civic gatherings, and personal celebrations at the Center’s facility.
  • Guided Historic Site Tours 1 activity
    • Offering guided tours and field trips
      Provides guided tours Monday through Friday and on Summer Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., with additional tours by appointment, including field trips for students featuring exhibits and discussions on justice, civil liberties, and civic responsibility.
  • Youth Theater Arts Education 1 activity
    • Operating student educational programs and performances
      Provides K-12 and middle school students with interactive learning experiences through programs such as Living Voices, 1A Day, Constitution Day, and curriculum-aligned educational performances, reaching over 100 students annually.
  • Archival Digitization and Preservation 1 activity
    • Providing access to archival materials and research collections
      Makes archival collections, including audio and video recordings of the Nuremberg trial proceedings organized in a chronologically ordered guide, available to researchers by appointment.
  • History Education Curriculum Development 1 activity
    • Providing civics and history education resources for educators
      Develops and distributes ready-to-use lesson plans, primary sources, and teaching tools for grades 4–12 that connect historical events to contemporary civics, constitutional law, and justice issues, including a lesson based on Justice Jackson’s life and legacy.
  • Legal Education and Career Pipeline Programs 1 activity
    • Running a summer internship program for students
      Offers a summer internship program that provides students with immersive educational and professional development opportunities focused on Justice Jackson's legacy, American jurisprudence, and civic education.
  • Uncategorized 1 activity
    • Preserving and promoting the legacy of Justice Robert H. Jackson
      Operates as the global resource dedicated to preserving and promoting the life, values, and legal legacy of Justice Robert H. Jackson through programs, exhibits, media, and public engagement since 2001.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$638K
Contributions & grants$571K89%
Program service revenue$44K7%
Investment income$9K1%
Other revenue$15K
expenses
Total expenses$652K
Program expenses63%
Admin / overhead30%
Fundraising8%
Salaries & benefits$297K
Grants paid out$5K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.30M
Cash$428K
Investments$0
Liabilities$40K
Net assets$4.26M
Liquid reserves7.9 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -11.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 1
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
Kristan McMahon President 40 $111K
board members · 17
  • Andrew Neyman — Secretary and Treasurer
  • Arthur Bailey — Director
  • Charles Gustafson — Director
  • Christopher Olsen — Director
  • Donald Wertman — Director
  • John Barrett — Director
  • John LaMancuso — Director
  • Julia Craighill — Chair
  • Katherine Burgeson — Director
  • Lana Benatovitch — Director
  • Leah Weinberg — Director
  • Marney Cheek — Director
  • Matthew Ewalt — Director
  • Michael Hill — Director
  • Nancy Bargar — Director
  • Sam Morgante — Vice Chair
  • Stephen Cass — Director
relationships · 28

Who they work with

  • Carl M. Cappa Partner — One of the Center's founders, after whom the Carl Cappa Theater is named.
  • Chautauqua Institution Partner — Collaborates on organizing and promoting an educational travel program to Germany focused on the Nuremberg Trials and Holocaust remembrance.
  • Chiampou Travis Besaw & Kershner Partner — Andrew Neyman, Partner at Chiampou Travis Besaw & Kershner, serves as Treasurer on the Center's Board.
  • Covington & Burling LLP Partner — Marney Cheek, Partner at Covington & Burling LLP, serves as a Director on the Center's Board.
  • Covington & Burling LLP Partner — Marney Cheek, a partner at Covington & Burling LLP, serves as a Director of the organization.
  • Ehmke Manufacturing Company, Inc. Partner — Partner in developing an essay contest for middle and high school students focused on civic education and the values of athletics.
  • Eileen Angelini Partner — Scholar and presenter at the educator retreat, contributing expertise on French studies and Holocaust history.
  • Elizabeth Hosier Partner — Director of Programs at the Robert H. Jackson Center and lead organizer of the retreat, responsible for designing educational content.
  • Ensight Consulting Partner — Julia Craighill, President of Ensight Consulting, serves as Immediate Past Chair of the Center's Board.
  • Georgetown Law Partner — Charles H. Gustafson, Professor Emeritus at Georgetown Law, serves as a Director on the Center's Board.
  • Hall & Lee Yaw, LLP Partner — Kristin Lee Yaw, Partner at Hall & Lee Yaw, LLP, serves as a Director on the Center's Board.
  • Imperative Care Partner — Phillip Nalbone, Vice President of Corporate Development and Investor Relations at Imperative Care, serves as Chair of the Board.
  • Ingevity Corporation Partner — Katherine Burgeson, former Executive Vice President and General Counsel at Ingevity Corporation, serves as Secretary on the Center's Board.
  • International Criminal Court Government — Collaborates with experts who have advised the ICC on victim/survivor care and prosecution of gender-based persecution.
  • International Military Tribunal Government — Focuses on the legacy and historical resources related to the International Military Tribunal at Nuremberg.
  • International Nuremberg Principles Academy Partner — Engages with leaders from the Academy during the commemorative trip to discuss the role of international criminal law and the ongoing relevance of the Nuremberg Principles.
  • Jamestown Bar Association Partner — Shares space at the Center, with a conference room named in its honor.
  • Jamestown Public Schools Partner — Collaborates with the Jackson Center on educational programs including student performances and the Battle of the Books.
  • Jamestown Public Schools Partner — Partners with the Jackson Center in expanding the Chautauqua County Battle of the Books to include ten countywide teams.
  • New York State Government — Aligns lesson plans and professional development with New York State civics and government education standards.
  • Olsen & Brueggemann, APC Partner — Christopher T. Olsen, Partner at Olsen & Brueggemann, APC, serves as a Director on the Center's Board.
  • Pennsylvania Government — Aligns programs with Pennsylvania's Principles and Documents of Government and Citizenship standards, and supports Act 84 credit eligibility for educators.
  • Randolph-Macon College Partner — Michael E. Hill, President of Randolph-Macon College, serves as a Director on the Center's Board.
  • Seedway, LLC Partner — Donald Wertman, retired COO of Seedway, LLC, serves as a Director on the Center's Board.
  • Texas Tribune Partner — Matt Ewalt, Senior Director of Live Events and Journalism at Texas Tribune, serves as a Director on the Center's Board.
  • United Nations Government — Engages with UN-affiliated bodies and experts, including consultants to the UN Secretary-General and ECOSOC-special consultative status organizations.
  • Warren County School District Partner — Collaborates with the Jackson Center on student attendance at educational performances tied to Social Studies curriculum.
  • Warren County School District Partner — Partners with the Jackson Center to provide students with curriculum-aligned educational performances.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

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  • Experiential and Collaborative Learning for Educators and Students
    methodology: experiential-civic-education
    Through interactive, student-driven experiences and collaborative use of primary sources, we produce deeper engagement with civics and legal history because active, immersive learning fosters retention, critical analysis, and practical teaching capacity.
  • Free Access to Ensure Community Engagement
    methodology: free-access_philanthropy_model
    By maintaining free admission and programming through diversified philanthropic support, we increase accessibility and broaden community engagement because removing financial barriers enables inclusive participation in civic education.
  • Legacy-Based Civic Education
    methodology: legacy-based_civic_education
    By using Robert H. Jackson's life, legal work, and historical legacy as a foundational case study, we produce deeper public understanding of constitutional law, justice, and civic responsibility because real-world historical narratives make abstract legal principles tangible and relatable.
  • Pluralistic, Non-Partisan Forum for Public Discourse
    methodology: pluralistic_forum
    By providing a structured, non-partisan forum for diverse perspectives on controversial legal and policy issues, we produce greater civic understanding and engagement because exposure to balanced, accurate discourse fosters critical thinking and democratic dialogue.