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Houston, TX

NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FUNERAL HISTORY

EIN 76-0383961
Arts, Culture & Heritage Museums & Visual Arts
Mission

Honoring the compassion and dedication of the funeral services industry by educating the public about the history of funeral customs and preserving related artifacts.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About NATIONAL MUSEUM OF FUNERAL HISTORY

The National Museum of Funeral History (NMFH) is a donor-facing, operating 501(c)(3) museum in Houston, Texas dedicated to documenting and interpreting the history, culture, and practices of funeral service worldwide. The museum maintains one of the largest collections of funeral-related artifacts in the United States, presented across multiple permanent exhibits that cover topics from embalming and cremation to presidential and papal funerals. NMFH runs public programming, traveling exhibits, and special events (including an annual charity golf classic and seasonal markets) aimed at education, scholarly research, and community engagement. In recent years the museum has expanded its permanent offerings and visitor services while maintaining steady financial and operating activity. The organization is an active, publicly accessible museum with an established web presence, regular event calendar, and audited tax filings confirming ongoing operations and donor activity.

Notable achievements

Permanent Shroud of Turin Replica Exhibit

Installed a certified replica of the Shroud of Turin as a permanent featured exhibit (added to the museum’s core exhibitions in 2023), increasing visitation interest and media attention.

Historic Hearse Collection & High-profile Artifacts

Maintains an extensive and unique collection of historical hearses and funeral artifacts, including vehicles and items used in notable funerals (presidential and celebrity), which form signature draws for visitors and researchers.

Sustained Financial and Operating Stability

Operates with annual revenues consistently above $1 million in recent filings and net assets in the multi‑millions, enabling continued exhibit development, programming, and stewardship of the collection.

At a glance

Total assets
$5.9M
Annual revenue
$1.3M
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
76-0383961
Location
Houston, TX
Website
nmfh.org
On Mahalo since
May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Recognized as a tax‑exempt 501(c)(3) museum organization and listed in major nonprofit registries and museum directories.
Rated by an established charity evaluator with an overall three‑star assessment and positive marks for accountability and financial disclosure.
Regularly featured in local and national media coverage and maintains partnerships and educational outreach programs serving schools, clergy, and the funeral service profession.

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