Illinois Humanities Council Incorporated

Organization Overview

Illinois Humanities Council Incorporated is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1985. 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, Illinois Humanities Council Incorporated employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Illinois Humanities Council Incorporated 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, Illinois Humanities Council Incorporated generated $4.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.7m during the year ending 10/2021. While expenses have increased by 15.6% 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 2018, Illinois Humanities Council Incorporated has awarded 155 individual grants totaling $1,458,310. 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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FOSTERING A CULTURE IN WHICH THE HUMANITIES ARE A VITAL PART OF THE LIVES OF INDVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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GRANTS FUND PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE THAT BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER FOR INQUIRY AND CONVERSATION - DISCUSSING AND LEARNING ABOUT THE DIGITAL HUMANITIES, TARGETING AND ENGAGING NEW AUDIENCES, MAKING PUBLIC HUMANTIES PROGRAMMING MORE ENGAGING AND INTERACTIVE, AND INCREASING STRATEGIC PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE COLLABORATION. IN FISCAL YEAR 2021, THE GRANT PROGRAM AWARDED $1,993,967 IN COMMUNITY GRANTS.


ILLINOIS HUMANITIES ENGAGES THE HUMANTIES AS A TOOL TO STIMULATE CONVERSATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT AMONG DIVERSE PUBLICS ABOUT THE IDEAS AND ISSUES THAT MATTER AND EXTENDS ITS REACH BY MAING GRANTS TO OTHER ILLINOIS ORGANIZATIONS.PUBLIC POLICY - BRINGING PEOPLE ACROSS LINES OF IDEOLOGY, RACE, AND SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS TOGETHER FOR CONSTRUCTIVE PUBLIC POLICY DISCUSSIONS AND TO INCREASE THE PUBLIC'S AWARENESS OF OUR DEMOGRAPHIC SYSTEMS.MEDIA AND JOURNALISM - ILLINOIS HUMANITIES' MEDIA AND JOURNALISM PROGRAMMING AIMS TO BUILD DIALOGUE AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN JOURNALISTS AND THE PUBLIC AT ALL STAGES OF THE REPORTING PROCESS, AND TO FOSTER MORE RESPONSIVE, COMMUNITY-CEENTERED PRACTICES IN THE MEDIA SECTOR.ART - IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH ART THRIVES BY SUPPORTING ALL FORMS OF ART AND COMBATING NOTIONS OF EXCLUSIVITY.EDUCATION - THE EDUCATION DIVISION IS COMMITTED TO INCREASING ACCESS TO HUMANITIES-BASED EDUCATION AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR K-12 STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND ADULTS THROUGHOUT ILLINOIS.


GRANTS FUND PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE THAT BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER FOR INQUIRY AND CONVERSATION - DISCUSSING AND LEARNING ABOUT THE DIGITAL HUMANITIES, TARGETING AND ENGAGING NEW AUDIENCES, MAKING PUBLIC HUMANTIES PROGRAMMING MORE ENGAGING AND INTERACTIVE, AND INCREASING STRATEGIC PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE COLLABORATION. IN FISCAL YEAR 2021, THE GRANT PROGRAM AWARDED $1,993,967 IN COMMUNITY GRANTS.


ILLINOIS HUMANITIES ENGAGES THE HUMANTIES AS A TOOL TO STIMULATE CONVERSATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT AMONG DIVERSE PUBLICS ABOUT THE IDEAS AND ISSUES THAT MATTER AND EXTENDS ITS REACH BY MAING GRANTS TO OTHER ILLINOIS ORGANIZATIONS.PUBLIC POLICY - BRINGING PEOPLE ACROSS LINES OF IDEOLOGY, RACE, AND SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS TOGETHER FOR CONSTRUCTIVE PUBLIC POLICY DISCUSSIONS AND TO INCREASE THE PUBLIC'S AWARENESS OF OUR DEMOGRAPHIC SYSTEMS.MEDIA AND JOURNALISM - ILLINOIS HUMANITIES' MEDIA AND JOURNALISM PROGRAMMING AIMS TO BUILD DIALOGUE AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN JOURNALISTS AND THE PUBLIC AT ALL STAGES OF THE REPORTING PROCESS, AND TO FOSTER MORE RESPONSIVE, COMMUNITY-CEENTERED PRACTICES IN THE MEDIA SECTOR.ART - IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH ART THRIVES BY SUPPORTING ALL FORMS OF ART AND COMBATING NOTIONS OF EXCLUSIVITY.EDUCATION - THE EDUCATION DIVISION IS COMMITTED TO INCREASING ACCESS TO HUMANITIES-BASED EDUCATION AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR K-12 STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND ADULTS THROUGHOUT ILLINOIS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Gabrielle Lyon
Executive Dir.
$134,773
Susan Eleuterio
Chair
$0
Jai L Winston
Vice Chair
$0
Mea Konopasek
Treasurer
$0
Joyce D Higgins
Secretary
$0
John S Bracken
Director
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Circles And Ciphers
Contracted Services
$137,108
Open Center For The Arts
Contracted Services
$135,880
Bright Start Community Outreach Corporat
Contracted Services
$135,880
Central American Martyrs Center
Contracted Services
$136,681
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$189,103
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,307,300
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,046,195
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,542,598
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $2,053
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$72,565
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,480,636

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Illinois Humanities Council Incorporated has awarded $731,050 in support to 80 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

WOODS WYATT DURHAM MEMOR FU

Org PageRecipient Profile

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: ACTION GRANT

$22,600

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: ACTION/DIALOGUE/ARTIST & HUMANIST

$17,100

VOICES AND FACES PROJECT

Org PageRecipient Profile

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: ACTION/PEER SKILL SHARE/COVID-19

$15,200

NORTHEASTERN IL UNI FOUNDATIO

Org PageRecipient Profile

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: ACTION/COVID-19 EMERGENCY GRANTS

$15,100

MILLIKIN UNIVERSITY

Org PageRecipient Profile

Decatur, IL

PURPOSE: PLACE-BASED/COVID-19 EMERGENCY GRAN

$15,100

ILLINOIS PRISON PROJECT

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY/ARTIST & HUMANIST COMMISS

$13,300
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 18 grants that Illinois Humanities Council Incorporated has recieved totaling $1,207,220.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF ENVISIONING JUSTICE, A PUBLIC PROJECT USING THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES TO ENGAGE COMMUNITIES IN CHICAGO AND ACROSS ILLINOIS IN CONVERSATION ABOUT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND NEED FOR REFORM.

$275,000
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF ENVISIONING JUSTICE, A PUBLIC PROJECT USING THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES TO ENGAGE COMMUNITIES IN CHICAGO AND ACROSS ILLINOIS IN CONVERSATION ABOUT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND NEED FOR REFORM.

$275,000
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF ENVISIONING JUSTICE, A PUBLIC PROJECT USING THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES TO ENGAGE COMMUNITIES IN CHICAGO AND ACROSS ILLINOIS IN CONVERSATION ABOUT THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM AND NEED FOR REFORM.

$275,000
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: IN RENEWED SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS.

$60,000
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS.

$60,000
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation

Chicago, IL

PURPOSE: IN RENEWED SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS.

$60,000
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