The Historymakers

Organization Overview

The Historymakers is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (A31) the organization is classified as: Film & Video, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Historymakers employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Historymakers 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 12/2021, Historymakers generated $3.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 1.0% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE HISTORYMAKERS IS A NATIONAL 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION COMMITTED TO PRESERVING, DEVELOPING AND PROVIDING EASY ACCESS TO AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ARCHIVAL COLLECTION OF THOUSANDS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN VIDEO ORAL HISTORIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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DIGITAL VIDEO ORAL HISTORY INTERVIEWS: VIDEO TAPED ORAL HISTORY INTERVIEWS. EACH HISTORYMAKERS INTERVIEW IS APPROXIMATELY 3.5 HOURS IN LENGTH (INCLUDES BACKGROUND RESEARCH, VIDEOTAPE EDITING, TRANSCRIBING, ENCODING, DIGITIZING, AND ARCHIVING EACH INTERVIEW).WEBSITE: DEVELOPMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF THE HISTORYMAKERS WEBSITE THAT ALLOWS USERS TO SAMPLE THE ARCHIVE HOLDINGS ON THE INTERNET.VIRTUAL PROGRAM SERIES: IN 2021, THE ORGANIZATION PRODUCED MONTHLY EDUCATIONAL AND ENGAGING CONTENT THROUGH ITS NEWSLETTERS, SOCIAL MEDIA PLATFORMS, AND 30-MINUTE THEMATIC YOUTUBE SPECIALS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Julieanna L Richardson
Founder And President
$160,000
Zhu Sun
Chief Of Staff
$125,000
Antoinette Cook Bush
Board Chair
$0
Al B Reid
Board Vice Chair
$0
Randall E Mehrberg
Treasurer
$0
Andrea L Taylor
Secretary
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Gs Transcriptions
Transcription
$138,318
Thirdwave Llc
Website
$134,500
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $143,674
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,099,641
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,243,315
Total Program Service Revenue$808,218
Investment income $127,287
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$4,448
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,269
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,175,641

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that The Historymakers has recieved totaling $7,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Tearte Family Foundation

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$5,000
Alvin Marley Foundation Inc

Wilmington, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL & UNRESTRICTED

$2,500
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