Humanities Kansas Inc

Organization Overview

Humanities Kansas Inc is located in Topeka, KS. The organization was established in 1974. 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 Kansas Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Humanities Kansas Inc 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 10/2020, Humanities Kansas Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 10/2020. While expenses have increased by 8.3% 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, Humanities Kansas Inc has awarded 194 individual grants totaling $1,682,386. 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

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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HUMANITIES KANSAS PROVIDES LEADERSHIP, RESOURCES, AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE HISTORY, TRADITIONS, AND IDEAS THAT SHAPE OUR LIVES AND STRENGTHEN OUR SENSE OF COMMUNITY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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COMPETITIVE REGRANT PROGRAMHUMANITIES KANSAS, INC. PROVIDES HUMANITIES GRANTS TO KANSAS NON-PROFITS THAT FUND PUBLIC PROGRAMMING FOR LECTURES, SYMPOSIA, EXHIBITIONS AND DOCUMENTARY AND SHORT FILMS. HERITAGE GRANTS ARE AWARDED FOR PROJECTS THAT PRESERVE LOCAL HISTORY THROUGH RESEARCH, ORAL HISTORIES, THE DIGITIZATION OF PHOTOS AND RECORDS, AND FOR THE CARE OF COLLECTIONS.


TALK - TALK ABOUT LITERATURE IN KANSASTALK IS COMPRISED OF SEVERAL SERIES OF READING AND DISCUSSION PROGRAMS ON TOPICS OF POPULAR INTEREST. THESE SERIES OF 3-4 BOOKS ARE DEVELOPED AROUND A CENTRAL THEME WITH THE BOOKS PROVIDING INSIGHT INTO DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES ON THE TOPIC. GRANT AWARDS ARE MADE TO LIBRARIES AND SENIOR CENTERS TO COVER THE COST OF THE HONORARIUM AND TRAVEL OF EACH SCHOLAR/DISCUSSION LEADER. THE BOOKS FOR THE SERIES ARE DELIVERED TO THE VENUE THROUGH A GRANT PROVIDED TO THE NORTHWEST KANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM.


SPEAKERS BUREAUSPEAKERS BUREAU AWARDS ARE PROVIDED FOR ONE HOUR PROGRAMS ON KANSAS, AMERICAN AND WORLD HISTORY, AS WELL AS OTHER TOPICS OF LOCAL OR CURRENT INTEREST. EACH PRESENTATION IS FOLLOWED BY DISCUSSION LED BY THE SCHOLAR. THE KANSAS HUMANITIES COUNCIL PROVIDES FUNDING TO MUSEUMS, LIBRARIES, AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO COVER THE COST OF THE HONORARIUM AND TRAVEL OF THE SCHOLAR.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Julie Mulvihill
Executive Director
$99,539
Lori Goetsch
Chair
$0
Sheilah Philip
Secretary/treasurer
$0
Denise Mcnabb
Vice-Chair
$0
James Lane
Director
$0
Renee Duxler
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,533,167
Investment income $1,971
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 $1,535,343

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Humanities Kansas Inc has awarded $551,101 in support to 59 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

KU CENTER FOR RESEARCH

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Lawrence, KS

PURPOSE: PODCAST SERIES AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, STAFF RETENTION, AND NEEDED DIGITAL AND/OR OPERATIONAL TRANSITIONS FOR CULTURAL WORK IN THE POST-PANDEMIC ERA

$22,400

WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY

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Wichita, KS

PURPOSE: SERIES OF VIRTUAL ARTISTS TALKS, LECTURES, AND BOOK DISCUSSIONS AND PUBLIC LECTURE SERIES

$20,000

FREEDOM'S FRONTIER NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA

Org PageRecipient Profile

Lawrence, KS

PURPOSE: DOCUMENTARY FILM PROJECT AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, STAFF RETENTION, AND NEEDED DIGITAL AND/OR OPERATIONAL TRANSITIONS FOR CULTURAL WORK IN THE POST-PANDEMIC ERA; DOCUMENTARY FILM PROJECT

$17,400

KPTS - PBS KANSAS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Wichita, KS

PURPOSE: ONE-HOUR DOCUMENTARY AND DOCUMENTARY FILM

$15,000

MUSEUM OF WORLD TREASURES

Org PageRecipient Profile

Wichita, KS

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, STAFF RETENTION, AND NEEDED DIGITAL AND/OR OPERATIONAL TRANSITIONS FOR CULTURAL WORK IN THE POST-PANDEMIC ERA

$12,400

INDEPENDENCE PUBLIC LIBRARY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, STAFF RETENTION, AND NEEDED DIGITAL AND/OR OPERATIONAL TRANSITIONS FOR CULTURAL WORK IN THE POST-PANDEMIC ERA

$12,400
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Humanities Kansas Inc has recieved totaling $18,800.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$14,750
Mariah Fund Inc

Enoch, UT

PURPOSE: CROSSROAD-SMITH

$4,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$50
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$321,283
Earnings$120,955
Admin Expense$3,949
Grants$10,000
Ending Balance$428,289

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