irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2020
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $3KCHANDELIERVIDEO SCULPTURE PROJECTA 360 DEGREE SCULPTURE FEATURING, VIDEO, FILMS AND NARRATION TELLING THE SOUSA MENDES STORY
- #2 $16KFILMDISOBEDIENCE - THE SOUSA MENDES STORYTHE TRUE STORY OF THE LARGEST RESCUE ACTION BY A SINGLE INDIVIDUAL DURING THE HOLOCAUST
named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Chandelier Video Sculpture Project
360-degree multimedia sculpture featuring video, film, and narration that tells the story of Aristides de Sousa Mendes
Film: Disobedience - The Sousa Mendes Story
Documentary film highlighting the true story of the largest rescue action by a single individual during the Holocaust, led by Sousa Mendes
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Holocaust and Genocide Remembrance Education 2 activities
- Operating educational outreach and speaker programs on Holocaust historyOperates a speakers bureau that deploys family members, historians, and experts to deliver presentations at Holocaust remembrance events, classrooms, and film screenings across North America, promoting awareness of Aristides de Sousa Mendes’ moral courage during World War II.
- Sponsoring U.S.-based projects that continue the legacy of Aristides de Sousa MendesInitiates and sponsors projects in the United States focused on preserving and advancing the humanitarian legacy of Aristides de Sousa Mendes through education, art, and public engagement.
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Curated Art Exhibitions and Public Displays 1 activity
- Hosting art exhibitions exploring Sousa Mendes' moral legacyHosts art exhibitions such as "There’s a Mirror in My Heart" that use personal artistic reflection to examine the ethical and historical impact of Aristides de Sousa Mendes’ actions during the Holocaust.
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Documentary Film Production 1 activity
- Producing documentary film and multimedia exhibitions about Aristides de Sousa MendesProduces documentary films, including "Disobedience - The Sousa Mendes Story," and creates multimedia installations such as a 360-degree video sculpture and a 20-panel touring exhibition for all-age audiences, to educate the public about Sousa Mendes' rescue of thousands of Holocaust refugees in 1940.
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Historic Preservation Support Grants 1 activity
- Supporting the development and content of the Aristides de Sousa Mendes Museum in PortugalRaises funds and provides artifacts, documents, photos, video testimonials, exhibitions, and library materials to support the development and enrichment of the Aristides de Sousa Mendes Museum in Portugal.
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Uncategorized 2 activities
- Conducting historical research on Sousa Mendes visa recipientsTracks and documents the fates of individuals who received visas from Aristides de Sousa Mendes in 1940, identifying over 4,100 recipients and compiling data on their countries, residences in Portugal, and escape routes, including mapping towns where they resided during exile.
- Publishing research methodology and data on visa recipient identificationMakes public its research methods for identifying and verifying Sousa Mendes visa recipients, ensuring transparency and scholarly rigor in its historical documentation efforts.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$191K
Contributions & grants$110K58%
Program service revenue$81K42%
Investment income$60%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$146K
Program expenses66%
Admin / overhead18%
Fundraising15%
Salaries & benefits$33K
Grants paid out$13K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$298K
Cash$270K
Investments$0
Liabilities$89K
Net assets$209K
Liquid reserves22.2 mo
7 years on record · 2019–2025 · YoY revenue +0.8%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| OLIVIA MATTIS PHD | PRESIDENT & CEO | 40 | $51K |
board members · 5
- DIANE HARTZ WARSOFF — TREASURER
- MARIANA ABRANTES DE SOUSA — SECRETARY
- MONIQUE RUBENS KROHN — CHAIR
- MORDECAI PALDIEL PHD — BOARD MEMBER
- SHARON DOUGLAS — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Aristides de Sousa Mendes Museum Partner — Collaborates on the development and support of the museum dedicated to Aristides de Sousa Mendes.
- Avotaynu Online Partner — Hosts and publishes the foundation's research article on the search for Sousa Mendes visa recipients.
- Banco BiG Partner — Donor to the Sousa Mendes Foundation at the $10,000–$24,999 level
- COMASSIS Partner — Portuguese-Jewish aid organization that provided food support to the Sousa Mendes family through its soup kitchen.
- Conference on Jewish Material Claims Against Germany Funder — Donor to the Sousa Mendes Foundation at the $25,000–$49,999 level
- Consulate of Portugal in New Bedford, MA Government — Donor to the Sousa Mendes Foundation at the $1,000–$2,499 level
- Embassy of Portugal to the United States Government — Donor to the Sousa Mendes Foundation at the $250–$999 level
- Foster Garvey PC Partner — Provided pro-bono legal services to the Sousa Mendes Foundation
- GreatNonprofits Network — Recognized as a top-rated nonprofit
- Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society Partner — Assisted some of Aristides de Sousa Mendes's children with emigration.
- Johnson & Johnson Funder — Donor to the Sousa Mendes Foundation at the $2,500–$9,999 level
- PVDE Government — Portuguese political police that issued ID cards to visa recipients and managed their registration during the refugee crisis.
- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Foundation Funder — Donor to the Sousa Mendes Foundation at the $2,500–$9,999 level
- Wesleyan University Partner — Collaborates with Neely Bruce, a professor at Wesleyan University, on the creation of a concert oratorio about Aristides de Sousa Mendes.
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.
- Arts-Based Education for Moral Engagementmethodology: arts-based_educationBy using artistic and narrative media to honor Aristides de Sousa Mendes, the foundation fosters public understanding and emotional connection to his humanitarian actions, because storytelling and visual expression are believed to make moral courage more relatable and impactful than factual accounts alone.
- Education as Legacy Preservation and Moral Advocacymethodology: education-for-legacyBy educating the public about Aristides de Sousa Mendes’ actions during the Holocaust, the foundation promotes moral courage and humanitarian values, because raising awareness of historical heroism is believed to inspire ethical action in contemporary society.
- Historic Preservation for Public Educationmethodology: historic_preservationBy restoring historical sites linked to Aristides de Sousa Mendes, the foundation creates tangible connections to the past, because physical places serve as enduring educational tools that ground abstract moral lessons in real-world context.
- Historical Documentation to Preserve Memory and Bear Witnessmethodology: historical_documentationBy reconstructing refugee journeys and documenting forced dispersal in Portugal, the foundation preserves historical memory and honors individual experiences, because systematic documentation serves as both evidence against denial and a moral act of remembrance.
- Skills-Based Volunteer Engagementmethodology: skills_based_volunteeringBy aligning volunteers’ professional skills and personal interests with organizational needs, the foundation enhances volunteer effectiveness and retention, because meaningful role placement increases commitment and impact.