Rhode Island Council For The Humanities
- Assets
- $486.0k
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $266.8k
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Providence, RI
- Founding
- 04/1979
- Data as of
- 10/2021
- EIN
- 05-0376246
Organization Overview
Rhode Island Council For The Humanities is located in Providence, RI. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (A26) the organization is classified as: Arts & Humanities Councils & Agencies, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 10/2021, Rhode Island Council For The Humanities employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rhode Island Council For The Humanities is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 10/2021, Rhode Island Council For The Humanities generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 10/2021. While expenses have increased by 7.1% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Rhode Island Council For The Humanities has awarded 319 individual grants totaling $2,899,502. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE RHODE ISLAND COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES SEEDS, SUPPORTS, AND STRENGTHENS PUBLIC HISTORY, CULTURAL HERITAGE, CIVIC EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BY AND FOR ALL RHODE ISLANDERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE RHODE ISLAND COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES (THE COUNCIL) MARKED SEVERAL SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE 2021 FISCAL YEAR, CONTINUING TO FULFILL ITS MISSION TO SEED, SUPPORT, AND STRENGTHEN PUBLIC HISTORY, CULTURAL HERITAGE, CIVIC EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BY AND FOR ALL RHODE ISLANDERS. THE COUNCIL WAS SUPPORTED THROUGH FEDERAL FUNDS, FOUNDATION GRANTS, INDIVIDUAL GIFTS, AND CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS.THE COUNCIL'S STANDARD GRANTMAKING PROGRAM AWARDED $188,704 TO 34 GRANT PROJECTS ACROSS THE STATE. IN SEPTEMBER 2021, THE COUNCIL ALSO LAUNCHED RI CHARG, A NEW GRANT PROGRAM WITH THE RHODE ISLAND STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS IN SUPPORT OF ARTS, HUMANITIES, AND CULTURAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AFFECTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN RHODE ISLAND. WITH FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES AS PART OF THE FEDERAL AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT, THE COUNCIL DISTRIBUTED 66 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT GRANTS FOR A TOTAL OF $528,000. ADDITIONALLY, THE COUNCIL SUPPORTED 5 PROJECT GRANTS FUNDED BY THE FEDERAL CARES ACT TO ORGANIZATIONS INDIVIDUALS ($10,000).THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CENTER FOR PUBLIC HUMANITIES AND CULTURAL HERITAGE AT BROWN UNIVERSITY AND THE RHODE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY, THE COUNCIL CONTINUED TO PRODUCE RHODE TOUR, A WEBSITE AND SMARTPHONE APP FOR STORIES ABOUT RHODE ISLAND CULTURE AND HISTORY. THE APP AND WEBSITE INCREASED ITS NUMBER OF ANNUAL USERS TO OVER 50,000. RHODE TOUR NOW FEATURES OVER 341 STORIES AND 35 INDIVIDUAL TOURS.WITH A $50,000 GRANT FROM THE FEDERATION OF STATE HUMANITIES COUNCIL/MELLON FOUNDATION, THE COUNCIL IMPLEMENTED A GRANT INITIATIVE TO SPARK CIVIC ENGAGEMENT BY AND FOR COMMUNITIES FACING HISTORIC AND CURRENT BARRIERS TO DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION. TITLED "WHY IT MATTERS," THE INITIATIVE FUNDED SEVEN $5,000 GRANTS TO DIVERSE ORGANIZATIONS.THROUGH AN ONGOING PARTNERSHIP WITH THE RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION AND RHODE ISLAND STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS, THE RI EXPANSION ARTS PROGRAM (RIEAP) CONTINUED TO OFFER FUNDING AND ORGANIZATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY-BASED, CULTURALLY DIVERSE ARTS AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS.THE COUNCIL COMPLETED THE INITIATIVE CULTURE IS KEY: STRENGTHENING RHODE ISLAND'S CIVIC HEALTH THROUGH CULTURAL PARTICIPATION. UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF A CULTURE IS KEY FELLOW SUPPORTED BY THE INITIATIVE AND ADVISED BY A COMMITTEE OF STATE LEADERS, FIVE RHODE ISLAND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVED $7,000 TO COMPLETE PILOT PROJECTS, WORKING WITH LOCAL JOURNALISTS AND MEDIA PRODUCERS TO EXPLORE HOW TO DEEPEN THE CIVIC IMPACTS OF CULTURAL PROGRAMS. THE COUNCIL ALSO COMPLETED ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE FOR THE PROVIDENCE CLEMENTE VETERANS' INITIATIVE TWO-YEAR GRANT FROM NEH, DISBURSING PAYMENTS FOR FACULTY FROM MULTIPLE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AS THEY ENGAGED AND ADDRESSED CHALLENGES FACED BY VETERANS.RESPONDING TO THE CONTINUED NEED FOR SAFE SOCIAL DISTANCING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE COUNCIL CHANGED THE ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF THE HUMANITIES TO A DIGITAL FORMAT AND HONORED DIVERSE HUMANITIES LEADERS IN THE STATE. ONE HUNDRED PEOPLE ATTENDED VIRTUALLY, AND OVER 300 HAVE VIEWED THE CELEBRATION ONLINE.
THE RHODE ISLAND COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES (THE COUNCIL) MARKED SEVERAL SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE 2021 FISCAL YEAR, CONTINUING TO FULFILL ITS MISSION TO SEED, SUPPORT, AND STRENGTHEN PUBLIC HISTORY, CULTURAL HERITAGE, CIVIC EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BY AND FOR ALL RHODE ISLANDERS. THE COUNCIL WAS SUPPORTED THROUGH FEDERAL FUNDS, FOUNDATION GRANTS, INDIVIDUAL GIFTS, AND CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS.THE COUNCIL'S STANDARD GRANTMAKING PROGRAM AWARDED $188,704 TO 34 GRANT PROJECTS ACROSS THE STATE. IN SEPTEMBER 2021, THE COUNCIL ALSO LAUNCHED RI CHARG, A NEW GRANT PROGRAM WITH THE RHODE ISLAND STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS IN SUPPORT OF ARTS, HUMANITIES, AND CULTURAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS AFFECTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC IN RHODE ISLAND. WITH FUNDING PROVIDED BY THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES AS PART OF THE FEDERAL AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT, THE COUNCIL DISTRIBUTED 66 GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT GRANTS FOR A TOTAL OF $528,000. ADDITIONALLY, THE COUNCIL SUPPORTED 5 PROJECT GRANTS FUNDED BY THE FEDERAL CARES ACT TO ORGANIZATIONS INDIVIDUALS ($10,000).THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP WITH THE CENTER FOR PUBLIC HUMANITIES AND CULTURAL HERITAGE AT BROWN UNIVERSITY AND THE RHODE ISLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY, THE COUNCIL CONTINUED TO PRODUCE RHODE TOUR, A WEBSITE AND SMARTPHONE APP FOR STORIES ABOUT RHODE ISLAND CULTURE AND HISTORY. THE APP AND WEBSITE INCREASED ITS NUMBER OF ANNUAL USERS TO OVER 50,000. RHODE TOUR NOW FEATURES OVER 341 STORIES AND 35 INDIVIDUAL TOURS.WITH A $50,000 GRANT FROM THE FEDERATION OF STATE HUMANITIES COUNCIL/MELLON FOUNDATION, THE COUNCIL IMPLEMENTED A GRANT INITIATIVE TO SPARK CIVIC ENGAGEMENT BY AND FOR COMMUNITIES FACING HISTORIC AND CURRENT BARRIERS TO DEMOCRATIC PARTICIPATION. TITLED "WHY IT MATTERS," THE INITIATIVE FUNDED SEVEN $5,000 GRANTS TO DIVERSE ORGANIZATIONS.THROUGH AN ONGOING PARTNERSHIP WITH THE RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION AND RHODE ISLAND STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS, THE RI EXPANSION ARTS PROGRAM (RIEAP) CONTINUED TO OFFER FUNDING AND ORGANIZATIONAL ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY-BASED, CULTURALLY DIVERSE ARTS AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS.THE COUNCIL COMPLETED THE INITIATIVE CULTURE IS KEY: STRENGTHENING RHODE ISLAND'S CIVIC HEALTH THROUGH CULTURAL PARTICIPATION. UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF A CULTURE IS KEY FELLOW SUPPORTED BY THE INITIATIVE AND ADVISED BY A COMMITTEE OF STATE LEADERS, FIVE RHODE ISLAND CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVED $7,000 TO COMPLETE PILOT PROJECTS, WORKING WITH LOCAL JOURNALISTS AND MEDIA PRODUCERS TO EXPLORE HOW TO DEEPEN THE CIVIC IMPACTS OF CULTURAL PROGRAMS. THE COUNCIL ALSO COMPLETED ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANCE FOR THE PROVIDENCE CLEMENTE VETERANS' INITIATIVE TWO-YEAR GRANT FROM NEH, DISBURSING PAYMENTS FOR FACULTY FROM MULTIPLE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AS THEY ENGAGED AND ADDRESSED CHALLENGES FACED BY VETERANS.RESPONDING TO THE CONTINUED NEED FOR SAFE SOCIAL DISTANCING DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC, THE COUNCIL CHANGED THE ANNUAL CELEBRATION OF THE HUMANITIES TO A DIGITAL FORMAT AND HONORED DIVERSE HUMANITIES LEADERS IN THE STATE. ONE HUNDRED PEOPLE ATTENDED VIRTUALLY, AND OVER 300 HAVE VIEWED THE CELEBRATION ONLINE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Elizabeth Francis Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $107,755 |
Tiffini Bowers Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gina Mcdonald CPA Treasurer (till 3/31/21) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jean Patiky Secretary (till 3/31/21) | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jonathan Stevens Mcp Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jorge Mejia Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $48,850 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,331,203 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $185,006 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,565,059 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $52,577 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$11,494 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,606,142 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $795,233 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $105,643 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,650 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $304,850 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $39,659 |
| Other employee benefits | $38,900 |
| Payroll taxes | $33,666 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $44,185 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $549 |
| Fees for services: Other | $115,218 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $25,062 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $49,161 |
| Travel | $10,421 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,457 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $747 |
| Insurance | $2,815 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,596,250 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $200,317 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $10,810 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,346 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,736 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $266,806 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $486,015 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $39,342 |
| Grants payable | $87,123 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,500 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $128,965 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $116,613 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $240,437 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $486,015 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Rhode Island Council For The Humanities has awarded $1,359,358 in support to 162 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Providence, RI PURPOSE: MAP ADAPTS!: PLAYS BY YOUNG PEOPLE TO CREATE CONNECTION AND (RE)IMAGINE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE | $12,000 |
Central Falls, RI PURPOSE: SLATERSVILLE: AMERICAS FIRST MILL VILLAGE | $12,000 |
Johnston, RI PURPOSE: PROVIDENCE CLEMENTE VETERANS INITIATIVE | $12,000 |
Central Falls, RI PURPOSE: SLATERSVILLE: AMERICAS FIRST MILL VILLAGE | $12,000 |
Providence, RI PURPOSE: MAP ADAPTS!: PLAYS BY YOUNG PEOPLE TO CREATE CONNECTION AND (RE)IMAGINE PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE | $12,000 |
Johnston, RI PURPOSE: PROVIDENCE CLEMENTE VETERANS INITIATIVE | $12,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Rhode Island Council For The Humanities has recieved totaling $51,364.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Rhode Island Community Foundation Providence, RI PURPOSE: EXPANSION ARTS PROGRAM MANAGEMENT; DEIA ACTION PLAN ASSESSMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION; AS NEEDED MOST; DESIGNATED GRANT; DESIGNATED GRANT; DESIGNATED GRANT; PROGRAM SUPPORT; GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,859 |
Heritage Harbor Foundation East Providence, RI PURPOSE: GRANT SPONSORSHIP | $500 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $156,877 |
| Earnings | $54,276 |
| Other Expense | $1,595 |
| Grants | $7,259 |
| Ending Balance | $202,299 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Greater Hartford Arts Council Incorporated Hartford, CT | $1,934,139 | $1,572,575 |
Rhode Island Council For The Humanities Providence, RI | $486,015 | $1,606,142 |
Arts Council Of Greater New Haven Inc New Haven, CT | $1,017,646 | $1,081,736 |
Darien Arts Center Inc Darien, CT | $1,160,295 | $782,520 |
Justice Dance Performance Project Inc Hartford, CT | $552,617 | $512,262 |
Milford Fine Arts Council Inc Milford, CT | $491,634 | $265,050 |
Greenwich Arts Council Inc Greenwich, CT | $769,869 | $240,284 |
Shoreline Arts Alliance Inc Madison, CT | $393,520 | $361,431 |
Fort Point Arts Community Inc Of South Boston Boston, MA | $177,428 | $0 |
Newton Cultural Alliance Inc West Newton, MA | $6,593,998 | $258,679 |
New Canaan Society For The Arts Inc New Canaan, CT | $348,146 | $0 |
Voice In The Wilderness Inc Savoy, MA | $29,420 | $167,772 |