Nebraska Humanities Council

Organization Overview

Nebraska Humanities Council, operating under the name Humanities Nebraska, is located in Lincoln, NE. The organization was established in 1974. 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, Humanities Nebraska employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Humanities Nebraska 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, Humanities Nebraska generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 10/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.6% 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, Humanities Nebraska has awarded 240 individual grants totaling $3,288,462. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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HUMANITIES NEBRASKA HELPS NEBRASKANS EXPLORE WHAT CONNECTS US AND MAKES US HUMAN.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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PROVIDES PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN HISTORY AND CULTURE IN NEBRASKA COMMUNITIES VIA GRANTS, SPEAKERS' BUREAU, TRAVELING EXHIBITS, CHAUTAUQUA SCHOLARS IN RESIDENCE, YOUTH PROGRAMS TO ENCOURAGE CIVIC PARTICIPATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF WORLD ISSUES, TELEVISION AND RADIO PROGRAMS ON THE GREAT PLAINS, AND FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMS FOR LOW-LITERACY, LOW-INCOME FAMILIES


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Christopher Sommerich
Executive Director
$110,003
Connie Duncan
Chair
$0
Mike Linder
Treasurer
$0
Beth Whited
Vice Chair
$0
Don Arp Jr
Director
$0
Graciela Caneiro-Livingston
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$52,725
Related organizations$0
Government grants $764,380
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$899,745
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,716,850
Total Program Service Revenue$16,050
Investment income $113
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $4,031
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,742,597

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Nebraska Humanities Council has awarded $719,257 in support to 28 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

NEBRASKA FOUNDATION FOR THE HUMANITIES

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Lincoln, NE

PURPOSE: Fund rebalancing

$417,598

NEBRASKA BOARD OF REGENTS

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Lincoln, NE

PURPOSE: Regrants

$53,902

NEBRASKA PUBLIC MEDIA

Org PageRecipient Profile

Lincoln, NE

PURPOSE: Regrants

$25,000

NEBRASKA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Lincoln, NE

PURPOSE: Regrants

$16,920

BEMIS CENTER FOR CONTEMPORARY ARTS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Omaha, NE

PURPOSE: Regrants

$15,475

LEXINGTON COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Lexington, NE

PURPOSE: Regrants

$12,895
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Nebraska Humanities Council has recieved totaling $5,000.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Shoemaker Family Foundation

Cambridge, NE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$5,000
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