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Phoenix Holocaust Association
Scottsdale, AZ · EIN 860517079 · Form 990EZ · FY2022 · NTEE A50 · Arts, Culture & Humanities · Micro (<$100K) · phxha.com
revenue
$-18K
expenses
$27K
net assets
$163K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

These purposes shall include, but not limited to, facilitating and promoting education and understanding of the circumstances and events which led to and were part of and followed persecution, torture,

profile · synthesized from sources

Phoenix Holocaust Association is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving the memory of the Holocaust through survivor testimonies, educational outreach, and community remembrance events. It provides a platform for survivors and their families to share personal stories of loss, survival, and resilience. The organization focuses on educating the public, particularly younger generations, about the atrocities of the Holocaust to promote human rights and prevent future genocides.

named programs · 3 · from sources

what they call their work

Commemoration Events
Organizes annual remembrance ceremonies, including Yom HaShoah, to honor victims and survivors of the Holocaust
Educational Outreach
Provides speakers, materials, and presentations to schools and community groups to teach about the Holocaust and its lessons
Survivor Testimony Archive
Collects and preserves first-hand accounts from Holocaust survivors, such as personal narratives and memoirs, for educational and historical purposes
activities · 4 groups

what they do

  • Holocaust Education and Remembrance Programs 25 activities
    • Assistance for EU Citizenship Applications
      Organizes sessions with experts to assist grandchildren of Holocaust survivors in applying for EU citizenship.
    • Holocaust Curriculum Development
      Develops and provides curricula and teaching resources, such as "Hope Chest," designed for middle and high school students to provide an immersive journey through Holocaust experiences.
    • Holocaust Curriculum Development
      Develops and provides curricula and teaching resources, such as "Hope Chest," designed for specific grade levels to provide immersive journeys through Holocaust experiences and meet educational standards.
    • Holocaust Education Toolkit Development
      Forms task forces to create educational toolkits for high school students to support high-quality Holocaust education.
    • Holocaust Education Toolkit Development
      Forms task forces to create educational toolkits for high school students to support high-quality Holocaust education, including a curriculum and teaching resource called "Hope Chest" for 7th grade and up.
    • Holocaust Education Toolkit Development
      Forms task forces to create educational toolkits for high school students to support high-quality Holocaust education, including a curriculum and teaching resource called "Hope Chest" for grades 7 and up.
    • Holocaust Education Video Production
      Produces educational videos for students of various age groups, featuring Holocaust survivors and their descendants sharing their experiences and reflections, often accompanied by teacher's guides and resources.
    • Holocaust Education Video Production
      Produces educational videos for students, such as "Resilience: Reflections of Arizona Holocaust Survivors" for high schoolers, "The Hidden Children: Reflections of Arizona Holocaust Survivors" for middle schoolers, and "Inheriting the Holocaust: Children of Survivors in Arizona" for middle and high school students.
    • Holocaust Education for Teachers
      Trains hundreds of teachers across Arizona to implement Holocaust curriculum in their classrooms and hosts an annual conference for teachers on the Holocaust in collaboration with other Jewish historical and educational organizations.
    • Holocaust Education for Teachers
      Trains hundreds of teachers across Arizona to implement Holocaust curriculum in their classrooms and hosts an annual conference for teachers on the Holocaust in collaboration with other Jewish historical and educational organizations.
    • Holocaust Educational Video Production
      Produces educational videos for students of various age groups, featuring Holocaust survivors and their descendants discussing their experiences and the impact of the Holocaust.
    • Holocaust Educational Video Production
      Produces educational videos for students, such as "Resilience: Reflections of Arizona Holocaust Survivors" for high schoolers, "The Hidden Children: Reflections of Arizona Holocaust Survivors" for middle schoolers, and "Inheriting the Holocaust: Children of Survivors in Arizona" for middle and high school students, often accompanied by teacher's guides.
    • Holocaust Remembrance Events
      Hosts educational and remembrance events, including annual Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemorations and community-wide Yom HaShoah observances.
    • Holocaust Remembrance Events
      Hosts educational and remembrance events, including annual Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemorations and community-wide Yom HaShoah observances, often featuring renowned Holocaust speakers.
    • Holocaust Remembrance Events
      Hosts educational and remembrance events, including annual Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemorations and community-wide Yom HaShoah observances, often featuring renowned Holocaust speakers and authors.
    • Holocaust Remembrance and Educational Events
      Hosts educational and remembrance events, including annual Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemorations and community-wide Yom HaShoah observances, featuring renowned speakers and authors.
    • Holocaust Speakers Bureau
      Operates a Speakers Bureau composed of Holocaust survivors and their descendants who share personal stories and experiences with schools, youth and community organizations, faith congregations, and other groups.
    • Holocaust Speakers Bureau
      Operates a Speakers Bureau composed of Holocaust survivors and their descendants who share personal stories with schools, youth and community organizations, faith congregations, and business, civic, and governmental groups.
    • Holocaust Speakers Bureau
      Operates a Speakers Bureau composed of Holocaust survivors and their descendants who share personal stories and experiences with schools, youth and community organizations, faith congregations, and other groups.
    • Holocaust Survivor and Descendant Support Programs
      Provides programs that facilitate camaraderie and support for Holocaust survivors, their descendants, and the community, including monthly social programs (Café Europa) and forums for descendants to explore their family's history.
    • Holocaust Survivor and Descendant Support Programs
      Provides programs that facilitate camaraderie and support for Holocaust survivors, their descendants, and the community, including monthly social programs like Café Europa, and forums for descendants to explore their family's history.
    • Holocaust Survivor and Descendant Support Programs
      Provides programs that facilitate camaraderie and support for Holocaust survivors, their descendants, and the community, including monthly social programs (Café Europa) and forums for descendants to explore their family's Holocaust history.
    • Speakers Bureau
      Operates a Speakers Bureau composed of Holocaust survivors and their descendants who share their personal stories with schools, youth and community organizations, faith congregations, and business, civic, and governmental groups.
    • Third Generation (3G) Community Building
      Operates 3GAZ, a program to connect, build, and foster the community of third-generation Holocaust survivors in Arizona to reflect upon and educate others about their family members’ history.
    • Third Generation Survivor Community Building
      Operates 3GAZ, a program to connect, build, and foster the community of third-generation Holocaust survivors in Arizona to reflect upon and educate others about their family members’ history.
  • State and Local Legislative Advocacy 3 activities
    • Advocacy for Mandatory Holocaust Education
      Advocates for and successfully passed legislation for mandatory Holocaust education in Arizona.
    • Holocaust Education Advocacy
      Advocates for and successfully passed legislation for mandatory Holocaust education in Arizona.
    • Holocaust Education Advocacy
      Advocates for and successfully passed legislation for mandatory Holocaust education in Arizona.
  • Annual Awards for Conservation and Community Service 3 activities
    • Shofar Zachor Award Presentation
      Presents the Annual Shofar Zachor Award to individuals or groups who have made outstanding contributions to Holocaust and genocide awareness education, including recognizing Holocaust survivors residing in Arizona.
    • Shofar Zachor Award Presentation
      Presents the Annual Shofar Zachor Award to individuals or groups who have made outstanding contributions to Holocaust and genocide awareness education, and also to Holocaust survivors residing in Arizona.
    • Shofar Zachor Award Presentation
      Presents the Annual Shofar Zachor Award to individuals or groups who have made outstanding contributions to Holocaust and genocide awareness education, including presenting it to 54 Holocaust survivors residing in Arizona in 2021.
  • Organizational Transparency Reporting 1 activity
    • Annual Report Publication
      Publishes annual reports detailing organizational accomplishments.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2022
revenue
Total revenue$-18K
Contributions & grants$68K—
Program service revenue$0—
Investment income$0—
Other revenue$13K
expenses
Total expenses$27K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$10K
balance sheet
Total assets$163K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$163K
3 years on record · 2020–2022 · YoY revenue -126.0%
relationships · 16

who they work with

  • An Eye On You Production Partner — Provided video courtesy for an event featuring PHA vice president Janice Friebaum.
  • Arizona Department of Education Partner — Invites teachers to visit their website for state standards related to Holocaust and genocide teaching, and for a Toolkit developed by the Task Force on The Holocaust and Other Genocides.
  • Arizona Jewish Historical Society Partner — Partnered to present a video for high school students and form a task force for Holocaust education.
  • Arizona Jewish Historical Society Partner — Partnered to produce "The Hidden Children" film.
  • Arizona Jewish Historical Society Partner — Works with PHA and the Bureau of Jewish Education to present an annual conference on the Holocaust for teachers.
  • Beth El Congregation Partner — Host venue for Phoenix Holocaust Association events.
  • Bureau of Jewish Education Partner — Works with PHA and the Arizona Jewish Historical Society to present an annual conference on the Holocaust for teachers.
  • Center for Jewish Philanthropy Partner — Partnered for the annual community-wide Yom HaShoah observance.
  • Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix Funder — Supported by a grant from the Center for Jewish Philanthropy of Greater Phoenix.
  • Conference on Material Claims Against Germany Funder — Partially funds the Café Europa program.
  • East Valley Jewish Community Center Partner — Hosts Descendants Forum events.
  • Martin Pear Jewish Community Center Partner — Hosts Descendants Forum events.
  • Molly Black Fund Funder — Holocaust Education Initiatives are supported by a grant from the Molly Black Fund.
  • Phoenix Holocaust Survivors’Association Partner — Mirla G. Raz, a member of the Phoenix Holocaust Association's Board and Education Chair, is a past president of the Phoenix Holocaust Survivors’Association.
  • Phoenix Symphony Partner — Partnered for the 2025 Holocaust Remembrance Day Commemoration.
  • United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Partner — Some Shofar Zachor Award recipients have gone on to work at the museum.