Humanities Iowa
- Assets
- $1.6m
- Revenue
- $77.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Iowa City, IA
- Founding
- 06/1976
- Data as of
- 10/2021
- EIN
- 23-7374180
Organization Overview
Humanities Iowa is located in Iowa City, IA. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 10/2021, Humanities Iowa employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Humanities Iowa 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 Iowa generated $77.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (35.3%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $525.2k during the year ending 10/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Humanities Iowa has awarded 102 individual grants totaling $1,395,716. 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 MISSION OF HUMANITIES IOWA IS TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE PEOPLE, COMMUNITIES, CULTURE, AND STORIES OF IMPORTANCE TO IOWA AND THE NATION. HUMANITIES IOWA (HI) IS COMMITTED TO BRINGING THE HUMANITIES TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH GRANT MAKING, PUBLICATIONS, INTERACTIVE PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS. FOUNDED IN 1971, HI IS AN AFFILIATE OF THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES (NEH) IN WASHINGTON, D.C. WE PROVIDE GRANTS AND PARTNERSHIPS TO OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT FURTHER THE HUMANITIES IN THE STATE, AND WE CONDUCT OUR OWN PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE HUMANITIES ACROSS IOWA. EACH YEAR WE SERVE OVER 250,000 IOWANS WITH PROGRAMMING AND PROJECTS LIKE OUR SPEAKERS BUREAU. WE HAVE A STRONG COMMITMENT TO SHARING AND SUPPORTING THE HUMANITIES WITH ALL IOWANS, AND TO BRINGING THE HUMANITIES TO LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HUMANITIES IOWA SPONSORED OVER 100 PUBLIC HISTORY PROGRAMS ACROSS THE STATE IN 2020 - PROGRAMS THAT SHOWCASED IOWA'S WEALTH OF HOME GROWN KNOWLEDGE AND TALENT TO THOUSANDS OF IOWANS AND BEYOND. HUMANITIES IOWA REMAINS COMMITTED TO MAKING EXTRAORDINARY PROGRAMMING AVAILABLE TO ALL IOWANS. DURING 2020 WE: - AWARDED OVER 115,000 IN GRANTS TO 24 IOWA NON-PROFITS; - FUNDED PUBLIC PROGRAMS AT IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA, HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, AND OTHER HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AROUND THE STATE; - SUPPORTED EXHIBITS IN DES MOINES, DUBUQUE, AND DAVENPORT; - PARTNERED WITH TOLERANCE WEEK, OKOBOJI SUMMER THEATER, ELDON UPTOWN/DOWNTOWN AND NUMEROUS HISTORICAL SOCIETIES;
HUMANITIES IOWA SPONSORED OVER 100 PUBLIC HISTORY PROGRAMS ACROSS THE STATE IN 2020 - PROGRAMS THAT SHOWCASED IOWA'S WEALTH OF HOME GROWN KNOWLEDGE AND TALENT TO THOUSANDS OF IOWANS AND BEYOND.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dr Christopher Rossi Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $64,280 |
Steve Siegel Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Karen Mitchell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Linda Shenk Vice-Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Moeller President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jack Wertzberger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $11,730 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $16,830 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $28,560 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,896 |
| Investment income | $39,995 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $77,679 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $108,578 |
| 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. | $64,280 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,427 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $169,690 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $20,688 |
| Other employee benefits | $45,928 |
| Payroll taxes | $17,899 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $6,825 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,945 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $48,076 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $2,980 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,080 |
| Insurance | $9,649 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $525,169 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $44,228 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $20,275 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,232 |
| 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 | $3,696 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,231,465 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $250,000 |
| Total assets | $1,550,896 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,991 |
| Grants payable | $189,179 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $192,170 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,108,726 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $250,000 |
| 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 | $1,550,896 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Humanities Iowa has awarded $78,502 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA PURPOSE: DISCUSSION SERIES | $16,850 |
Des Moines, IA PURPOSE: DISCUSSION SERIES | $10,000 |
Fairfield, IA PURPOSE: DOCUMENTARY | $10,000 |
Elk Horn, IA PURPOSE: EXHIBITION | $10,000 |
IOWA CITY FOREIGN RELATIONS COUNCIL PURPOSE: DISCUSSION SERIES | $9,530 |
Decorah, IA PURPOSE: EXHIBITION | $7,812 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Humanities Iowa has recieved totaling $3,900.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Dne Caplan Family Foundation Iowa City, IA PURPOSE: GENERAL | $3,400 |
Rpc Inc Charitable Foundation Iowa City, IA PURPOSE: FOR UNRESTRICTED USE BY RECIPIENT | $500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The Poetry Foundation Chicago, IL | $341,014,923 | $70,333,831 |
Illinois Humanities Council Incorporated Chicago, IL | $2,155,468 | $4,480,636 |
National Forensic League West Des Moines, IA | $5,499,014 | $3,952,491 |
Theosophical Society In America Wheaton, IL | $22,823,765 | $2,640,124 |
Latinos Progresando Chicago, IL | $6,508,796 | $5,179,126 |
American Writers Museum Chicago, IL | $5,150,018 | $2,061,086 |
Missouri Humanities Council St Charles, MO | $2,269,660 | $3,215,573 |
Missouri Automobile Dealers Association Jefferson City, MO | $2,471,878 | $1,969,248 |
Loft Inc Minneapolis, MN | $5,784,467 | $2,615,373 |
Wisconsin Humanities Council Madison, WI | $372,757 | $2,007,119 |
The Clearing Ellison Bay, WI | $3,923,723 | $2,072,867 |
South Dakota Humanities Council Brookings, SD | $3,298,176 | $991,410 |