named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Impact Grants
Grants awarded to seminar graduates to support classroom projects such as survivor visits, field trips, student programming, and community outreach on Holocaust and social justice education
International Seminars
Yearly in-person seminars conducted in multiple countries, adapted to local Holocaust history and human rights contexts, often in partnership with local institutions
Student Art Exhibition
Annual exhibition inviting student artwork inspired by Holocaust studies, including paintings, sculptures, and multimedia projects that reflect themes like resilience and memory
Teacher Tools
Online resource hub with professional development materials, classroom activities, and curricula contributed by TOLI staff, teacher leaders, and partner organizations
US Seminars
Four- to five-day in-person professional development seminars for educators across the United States focused on teaching the Holocaust and human rights through inquiry and writing
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Holocaust and Genocide Remembrance Education 4 activities
- Conduct historical and educational research on the HolocaustPublished one of the first accounts of the Nazi extermination plan in 1947 and continues to contribute to Holocaust scholarship and remembrance.
- Host live and virtual educational programs with expertsHosts live and virtual events featuring scholars, writers, journalists, and other professionals on topics including Holocaust education, human rights, antisemitism, racism, democracy, and pluralism.
- Provide ongoing support and resources to educator alumniOffers year-round mentoring, virtual programs, and Impact Grants to graduates of its professional development seminars to support classroom instruction and community projects on Holocaust and social justice education. The Impact Grant program has reached over 47,000 students cumulatively, including nearly 10,000 in eight countries in the past year.
- Publish educational materials and combat Holocaust distortionMakes educational guidelines for visiting Holocaust memorial sites available in six languages and publishes content addressing Holocaust distortion as a threat to education and remembrance.
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Educator Conferences & Professional Development Events 1 activity
- Conduct professional development seminars for educators on Holocaust and human rights educationOrganizes in-person and virtual multi-day seminars for middle and high school teachers in the US and internationally, with sessions designed to support collaboration and safety, reaching over 5,000 educators across 15 countries as of 2024. Seminars are conducted annually in the US and in partnership with organizations in Europe, the Balkans, Latin America, and other regions.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Support student engagement through art and performance projectsOrganizes a student art exhibition program for graduates of TOLI seminars and supports student-led performances and projects, such as the theatrical production “Connected Memories” at the Shoah memorial in Milan, Italy.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$1.27M
Contributions & grants$1.27M100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$1.26M
Program expenses63%
Admin / overhead36%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$185K
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$47K
Cash$47K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$47K
Liquid reserves0.5 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +61.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 4
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DEBORAH LAUTER | EXECUTIVE DI | 10 | $109K |
| HARRY WALL | DIRECTOR | 15 | $84K |
| MARK BEREZ | DIR / PRES | 12 | $75K |
| CAROLE LUSTIG-BEREZ | DIR / V PRES | 8 | $38K |
board members · 3
- ARTHUR BERGER — DIRECTOR
- EYAL RAVIV — DIRECTOR
- ROSE GATENS — DIR / SEC
relationships · 143
Who they work with
- 3GNY Partner — Virtual Program Partner
- A Wider Bridge Partner — Virtual Program Partner
- Agency for Interethnic Relations Partner — 2025 International Seminar Partner in Moldova
- Agudath Israel in Moldova Partner — 2025 International Seminar Partner in Moldova
- Albanian History Teachers Association Partner — 2025 and 2024 International Seminar Partner in Albania
- Amalipe Center for Interethnic Dialogue and Tolerance Partner — 2024 International Seminar Partner in Bulgaria
- American University in Bulgaria Partner — 2025 and 2024 International Seminar Partner in Bulgaria
- Anne Frank Center USA Partner — Virtual Program Partner
- Anne Frank Center, University of South Carolina Partner — Virtual Program Partner
- Anonymous Family Foundation Funder — 2025 National Partner
- Anti-Defamation League (ADL) Partner — 2025 US Seminar Partner in Virginia
- Association for Teaching Black History in Kentucky Partner — 2026 and 2025 US Seminar Partner in Kentucky
- BPM – Banca Popolare Milano Foundation Funder — 2025 International Seminar Partner in Italy
- Bader Philanthropies Funder — 2024 US Seminar Partner in Wisconsin
- Baton Rouge Jewish Film Festival Partner — 2025 US Seminar Partner in Louisiana
- Bearing Witness Institute at Marist School Partner — 2026 and 2025 US Seminar Partner in New York
- Big Picture Association Partner — 2024 International Seminar Partner in Poland
- Boise State Writing Project Partner — 2026 and 2025 US Seminar Partner in Idaho
- CDEC – Foundation Jewish Contemporary Documentation Center Partner — 2025 and 2024 International Seminar Partner in Italy
- CYPRESS Partner — 2025 US Seminar Partner in Indiana
- California Teachers Collaborative for Holocaust and Genocide Education Partner — 2024 US Seminar Partner in California
- Cardozo Law Institute in Holocaust and Human Rights Partner — Virtual Program Partner
- Cardozo School of Law Partner — Virtual Program Partner
- Carter G. Woodson Center at Berea College Partner — 2026 and 2025 US Seminar Partner in Kentucky
- Central Israelite Religious Council of Bulgaria Partner — 2025 and 2024 International Seminar Partner in Bulgaria
- Central Synagogue Partner — Virtual Program Partner
- Charles Grunfeld Foundation Funder — 2025 National Partner
- Comité Central de la Comunidad Judía de México Partner — 2025 International Seminar Partner in Mexico
- Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany Partner — Supports Leadership Institute and multiple international seminars, funded by the German Federal Ministry of Finance
- Congregation Beit Simcha Torah Partner — Virtual Program Partner
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Context-Adaptive and Partnership-Based Deliverymethodology: context_adaptive_educationBy adapting programs to local historical and social contexts and leveraging institutional partnerships, the organization ensures cultural relevance and broad reach, because localized content and collaborative infrastructure increase adoption and resonance in diverse educational settings.
- Holocaust Education as a Preventive Lensmethodology: education_for_preventionBy teaching about the Holocaust and other genocides as a historical framework for understanding human rights and social justice, the organization aims to prevent future atrocities, because understanding how prejudice develops in democratic societies enables individuals to recognize and resist it in contemporary contexts.
- Inquiry-Based and Reflective Pedagogymethodology: inquiry_and_writing_based_educationBy using inquiry-based learning and reflective writing, the organization fosters deep emotional and intellectual engagement in Holocaust and human rights education, because this dual engagement strengthens educators' ability to convey complex moral and historical content to students.
- Teacher-Centered Curriculum Developmentmethodology: teacher-centered_curriculum_developmentBy supporting teachers in adapting resources to create customized lesson plans, the organization increases relevance and effectiveness in classrooms, because educators are better able to connect historical content to their students’ lived experiences and local contexts.
- Train-the-Trainer Model with Tiered Developmentmethodology: train-the-trainerBy training seminar graduates to lead regional seminars and offering advanced opportunities for teacher leaders, the organization scales impact sustainably, because empowering educators as trainers creates multiplier effects in professional networks and reinforces long-term engagement.