The Malcolm X Memorial Foundation

Name

The Malcolm X Memorial Foundation

Legal name

Malcolm X Memorial Foundation

Website

https://malcolmxfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1971

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Cultural and Historical Education Services

NAICS

Historical Sites (71212), Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions (712), Museums (71211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (8132)

akta.pro primary industry

Cultural Heritage Institutions (Archives, Historic Houses, Monuments Foundations) (THAJADAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Social Justice & Human Rights Grantmaking Foundations (BPAGAKAN)

Keywords

• Civil rights education
• Historical site preservation
• Community leadership programs
• Cultural celebration events
• Memorial foundation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Omaha

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Contributions: The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization relying on donations from individuals and community members. Donations are collected through the SHARE Omaha platform and the foundation's own donation portal.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Malcolm X Memorial Foundation preserves Malcolm X's human rights legacy through free visitor center tours at his Omaha birthplace, educational programs (including free distribution of The Autobiography of Malcolm X), the annual Malcolm X Day cultural celebration, and a Community Ambassador leadership development program. It is also developing the Malcolm X Cultural Center and Museum (Phase II) and sells branded merchandise through its online Shop to support its mission.

Product overview

The Malcolm X Memorial Foundation operates as a nonprofit organization offering a portfolio of programs and services centered on preserving the human rights legacy of Malcolm X. The core offerings include the Malcolm X Cultural Center and Museum (currently in Phase II development), education programs that distribute The Autobiography of Malcolm X, annual Malcolm X Day celebrations, and a Community Ambassador Program for leadership development. The foundation also operates a visitor center with tours of the historical grounds at Malcolm X's birthplace in Omaha, Nebraska. These programs work together to educate visitors, activate leadership through civic engagement, celebrate Black heritage, and empower others through equity and advocacy.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Malcolm X Cultural Center and Museum A world-class cultural destination being developed at Malcolm X's birthplace in Omaha, currently in Phase II of development with architectural and engineering design services. Aimed at preserving and presenting Malcolm X's legacy to the public.
• Education Programs Educational initiatives that teach visitors about Malcolm X's legacy, distribute free copies of The Autobiography of Malcolm X, and activate leadership through civic engagement trainings and lectures. Targeted at students, community members, and educational groups.
• Malcolm X Day Celebration Annual cultural event held May 15 - June 1 celebrating Malcolm X's life and legacy with performances, visual art, education, and family experiences. Open to the general public.
• Community Ambassador Program Leadership development program (Inaugural 2026 cohort) seeking 15 passionate individuals for leadership development and movement building focused on preserving the human rights legacy of Malcolm X. Applications submitted via JotForm.
• Visitor Center and Tours The foundation's visitor center and historical grounds at 3448 Evans St, Omaha, offering free tours and community outreach programs. Open to the general public at no charge.
• Shop Online store offering merchandise related to the foundation and Malcolm X's legacy. Sales support the foundation's preservation and education mission.

Quantifiable outcome

• Malcolm X successfully inducted into the Nebraska Hall of Fame through community campaign
• +1 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Local Citizens of NebraskaminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborated with local citizens to campaign the induction of Malcolm X into the Nebraska Hall of Fame. This community-driven advocacy effort was successful in securing recognition for Malcolm X's historical significance in Nebraska.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture: Baltimore-based state-affiliated museum focused on African American history and civil rights education. Operates exhibits, school programs, and community events with a comparable funding mix to MXMF.
• National Civil Rights Museum: Memphis-based museum located at the Lorraine Motel where Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated. Combines historical site operation, educational programming, and event-driven community engagement, making it the closest operational analog to MXMF's planned Cultural Center and Museum.
• Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home Museum: Small Mississippi-based nonprofit museum at the home of civil rights leader Medgar Evers, operated by the Mississippi Department of Archives and History. Closely comparable scale, mission, and historical-site-museum model to MXMF.
• DuSable Museum of African American History: Chicago-based nonprofit museum dedicated to African American history, art, and culture. Comparable as a community-anchored museum with education programs, exhibitions, and event-driven revenue.
• Rosa Parks Museum: Operated by Troy University at the site of Rosa Parks' 1955 bus stand, this museum combines permanent exhibits, educational programming, and community events to preserve a civil rights figure's legacy. Directly comparable in mission and historical-site-museum format.
• Equal Justice Initiative (Legacy Museum): Montgomery-based nonprofit that operates the Legacy Museum and the National Memorial for Peace and Justice, combining historical preservation, civil rights education, and community advocacy. Comparable in mission, historical-site focus, and donation-supported nonprofit structure.
• The King Center: Atlanta-based nonprofit founded in 1968 to preserve Martin Luther King Jr.'s legacy through education, archives, and visitor programming. Operates as a memorial foundation at a civil rights figure's home site with a small staff and donation-based revenue — directly comparable to MXMF's model and structure.
• Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History: Detroit-based museum focused on African American history, civil rights, and cultural heritage. Comparable as a donation-supported museum with educational programming, school tour offerings, and community event programming.

Emerging players

• Black Heritage Trail of New Hampshire: Small nonprofit that operates historical sites, educational tours, and community programming around Black heritage in New Hampshire. Comparable in mission, small-staff nonprofit model, and reliance on community engagement and donations.

Broad incumbents

• National Museum of African American History and Culture: Smithsonian institution in Washington, D.C. covering African American history and civil rights at national scale. Functions as a broad incumbent in the same cultural space and contextualizes where a smaller site-based memorial like MXMF fits in the visitor ecosystem.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xtwitter.com/malcolmxfound?lang=en
• Facebookfacebook.com/malcolmxfound
• Instagraminstagram.com/malcolmxmemorial
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/malcolm-x-memorial-foundation

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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