named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Calendar of the Persecution of Jews in France, 1940–1944
Day-by-day chronology detailing the implementation of anti-Jewish policies by the Vichy regime and Nazi occupiers, serving as a historical reference and educational tool.
Documentation of Nazi Medical Experiments
Publishes archival collections such as The Struthof Album and works on Auschwitz gas chambers to preserve evidence of Nazi medical atrocities.
Memorial to the Jewish Children Deported from France
A comprehensive documentation project compiling photographs, names, and personal histories of over 11,000 Jewish children deported from France during the Holocaust.
Restitution Advocacy Campaign
Advocates for the return of property, assets, and reparations owed to Holocaust survivors and descendants of deportees from France.
activities · 2 groups
What they do
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Holocaust and Genocide Remembrance Education 4 activities
- Advocating for legal accountability of Nazi war criminals and collaboratorsLeads sustained advocacy campaigns to bring Nazi officials and Vichy regime collaborators to justice, resulting in high-profile trials, extraditions, and convictions. Achievements include securing the extradition and trial of Klaus Barbie, the prosecution of Maurice Papon and Paul Touvier, in-absentia convictions of Alois Brunner, and the reopening of cases against French officials involved in deportations.
- Creating public memorials and commemorative events for Holocaust victimsDesigns and installs physical memorials honoring Holocaust victims, including a memorial wall in Roglit, Israel inscribed with the names of 76,000 French Jewish victims. Organizes public commemorations such as retracing the first deportation convoy from France to Auschwitz via special train journeys and conducting ceremonies that include readings of victims' names at historic sites.
- Documenting Holocaust victims and Nazi crimes through archival research and publicationsConducts extensive archival research to document the identities, fates, and deportation details of Jewish victims of the Holocaust, particularly in France, and publishes comprehensive memorials and historical records such as the "Mémorial de la Déportation des Juifs de France" listing over 76,000 names. Produces scholarly works based on original documents, including deportation lists, telexes, and personal artifacts, to preserve historical memory and counter denial.
- Producing and touring educational exhibitions on Holocaust historyCreates and circulates photographic and documentary exhibitions to educate the public about the Holocaust, including "The Jewish Children Deported from France" and publications featuring artwork by David Olère. Donates historical collections, such as letters and photographs of child victim Georges Halpern, to major institutions like the Imperial War Museum for permanent display.
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Human Rights Advocacy Funding 1 activity
- Funding humanitarian causes related to victims of terrorism and genocideProvides financial contributions to support victims of violence, including donations to the Twin Towers Fund and to Israeli families affected by terrorist attacks, reflecting a broader commitment to human rights and victim solidarity.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$56
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Investment income$56100%
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expenses
Total expenses$9K
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balance sheet
Total assets$123K
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Net assets$-843K
5 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -80.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 3
- ARNO KLARSFELD — DIRECTOR
- LIDA KLARSFELD — DIRECTOR
- MARCIA GORDON — DIRECTOR
relationships · 17
Who they work with
- Aperture Partner — Co-published a book on Georges Halpern's life and letters.
- Aperture Partner — Collaborated with the Beate Klarsfeld Foundation on the publication of a book about Georges Halpern.
- CRIF - Representative Council of French Jews Partner — Worked with CRIF in advocating for pensions for children of deportees, with Serge present at the announcement during CRIF's annual dinner.
- FFDJF Partner — Collaborates with FFDJF on publications including "Les Enfants d'Izieu" and "L'Album D'Auschwitz".
- FFDJF (Fils et Filles des Déportées Juifs de France) Network — Founded by the Klarsfelds in 1979 to organize descendants of Jewish deportees from France and advocate for Holocaust remembrance and justice.
- Fils et Filles des Déportés Juifs de France (FFDJF) Network — Organization co-founded by Serge and Beate Klarsfeld to honor Jewish victims of the Holocaust from France and advance historical memory.
- Foundation for the Memory of the Shoah Partner — Serge Klarsfeld was nominated to lead the Commission for Links of Memory within the Foundation.
- French Government Government — Engaged with French governmental authorities to advocate for reparations, prosecutions, and policy changes related to Holocaust accountability.
- Holocaust Survivors & Friends Education Center Partner — Serves as the institutional contact for purchases of the book on Georges Halpern.
- Imperial War Museum Partner — Donated the Georgy Halpern collection to the Imperial War Museum in London for its permanent Holocaust exhibit.
- Interpol Partner — Secured Interpol's support in the case against Alois Brunner, marking the first time the organization intervened in a case involving an accused Nazi criminal.
- Israeli Knesset Partner — Nominated Beate Klarsfeld for the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her human rights advocacy.
- Israeli Knesset Partner — Nominated Beate Klarsfeld for the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of her human rights and anti-Nazi advocacy.
- Ressler Family Partner — Provided support for the dedication of the website in memory of Eisig and Dora Rossler.
- Ressler family Partner — Family descendants who provided support for the website dedication to Eisig and Dora Rossler.
- Swiss Government Government — Interacted with Swiss authorities to secure the arrest and extradition of Nazi war crimes suspects located in Switzerland.
- Yad Vashem Partner — Collaborated with Yad Vashem at the first international conference on documenting Holocaust victims.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
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- German Ethical Responsibility as National Dutymethodology: ethical_responsibility_of_nationalityBy framing activism against antisemitism and persecution as a moral obligation of German nationality, the foundation mobilizes historical accountability into present-day intervention, because acknowledging collective responsibility transforms national identity into a force for justice.
- Legal-Historical Accountability to Prevent Erasuremethodology: legal-archival_approachBy integrating legal advocacy with historical documentation, the foundation ensures that Nazi-era crimes remain prosecutable and remembered, because institutional persistence counters denial and preserves the possibility of justice across generations.
- Public Awareness Through Moral Symbolismmethodology: moral_symbolismBy using dramatic, symbolic acts of protest and media advocacy, the foundation shapes public consciousness and resists antisemitism, because morally charged visibility disrupts complacency and fosters a cultural climate intolerant of hatred.
- Research-Backed Direct Confrontationmethodology: research_and_direct_actionBy combining rigorous archival and legal documentation with direct, confrontational actions, the foundation forces accountability for Nazi crimes and breaks cycles of impunity, because public moral pressure grounded in irrefutable evidence amplifies impact where official systems fail.
- Victim-Centered Memorializationmethodology: victim-centered_memorializationBy restoring the identities and memories of Holocaust victims through personal archives and public dedications, the foundation strengthens historical memory and collective justice, because honoring individuals humanizes loss and counters erasure more effectively than focusing solely on perpetrators.