Utah Humanities Council
- Assets
- $2.1m
- Revenue
- $1.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Salt Lake City, UT
- Founding
- 08/1988
- Data as of
- 10/2020
- EIN
- 87-0307076
Organization Overview
Utah Humanities Council, operating under the name Utah Humanities, is located in Salt Lake City, UT. The organization was established in 1988. 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 10/2020, Utah Humanities employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Utah Humanities 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, Utah Humanities generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 10/2020. While expenses have increased by 10.8% 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 2020, Utah Humanities has awarded 35 individual grants totaling $434,604. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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UTAH HUMANITIES EMPOWERS UTAHNS TO IMPROVE THEIR COMMUNITIES THROUGH ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT IN THE HUMANITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE MISSION OF UTAH HUMANITIES(UH) REVOLVES AROUND OFFERING FIRST-HAND, ENGAGING HUMANITIES EXPERIENCES. OUR EVENTS ARE DIRECT, PERSONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO IDENTIFY WITH LITERATURE, TO UNDERSTAND LOCAL AND NATIONAL HERITAGE, AND TO SHARE VIEWPOINTS IN CIVIL CONVERSATIONS...ALL OF WHICH SERVE TO STRENGTHEN THE FABRIC OF OUR PERSONAL AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS. WE OFFER CONNECTION, CONTEXT, AND COURAGE. WE WORK WITH PARTNERS TO EXTEND OUR REACH AND DEEPEN OUR WORK. IN FACT, EVERYTHING WE DO AT UTAH HUMANITIES IS IN COLLABORATION WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS. ALIGNING WITH CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, PROFESSIONAL, AND SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS IS ESSENTIAL TO FULFILLING OUR MISSION, AND PARTNERING WITH US CAN RESULT IN MEASURABLE COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT. OUR STATEWIDE WORK AT UH IS DIVIDED INTO CENTERS, EACH OF WHICH HAS A SPECIFIC HUMANITIES FOCUS AND ASSOCIATED PROGRAMS. IT IS THROUGH OUR CENTERS THAT WE PARTNER WITH UTAH ORGANIZATIONS TO IMPROVE COMMUNITIES THROUGH THE HUMANITIES. THE CENTERS ARE THE CENTER FOR THE BOOK, THE CENTER FOR COMMUNITY HERITAGE, THE CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL ACCESS, AND THE CENTER FOR LOCAL INITIATIVES.
IN 2020, UH WAS HONORED TO PROVIDE RAPID-RESPONSE EMERGENCY RELIEF FUNDING FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES (NEH) TO REDISTRIBUTE TO UTAH NONPROFITS WITH HUMANITIES PROGRAMS AS PART OF THE FEDERAL CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC SECURITY ACT (CARES) LEGISLATION. 35 ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE STATE BENEFITED FROM THIS PROGRAM. ALL CARES FUNDS WERE RE-GRANTED TO UTAH CULTURAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF $1,813, WHICH WAS USED FOR EXPENSES DIRECTLY RELATED TO THE ADMINISTRATION OF THE CARES GRANTS.
UTAH HUMANITIES AWARDS MODEST GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR PUBLIC HUMANITIES PROGRAMS. GRANTS ARE DESIGNED TO SUPPORT PROJECTS THAT DIRECTLY INVOLVE THE HUMANITIES IN ENGAGING A COMMUNITY FOR THE PURPOSE OF IMPROVING IT. WE ARE A PROUD SUPPORTER OF LOCAL COMMUNITIES, GRASSROOTS ACTIVITIES, TRADITION, AND INNOVATION. OUR GRANTS PROVIDE INVALUABLE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO HELP BRING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, INTERPRETIVE EXHIBITS AND ACTIVITIES, LOCAL HISTORY PROJECTS, ORAL HISTORY PROJECTS, MEDIA PROJECTS, AND MORE AROUND THE STATE OF UTAH.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jodi Graham Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $88,000 |
Jamie Gregersen Director Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $57,000 |
Janice Brooks Board Chair | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Simon Cantarero Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Danielle Dubrasky Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Don Gomes Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,887,909 |
| Investment income | $1,127 |
| 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 | $1,889,036 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $210,192 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $367,043 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $66,665 |
| Other employee benefits | $104,567 |
| Payroll taxes | $44,816 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $368 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $28,456 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $8,784 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $3,030 |
| Office expenses | $25,367 |
| Information technology | $29,018 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $32,747 |
| Travel | $23,900 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,899 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,420 |
| Insurance | $3,138 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,792,325 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $56,457 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,489,417 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $312,653 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $226,012 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,582 |
| Total assets | $2,088,801 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $122,602 |
| Grants payable | $20,336 |
| 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 | $142,938 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,945,863 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Utah Humanities Council has awarded $434,604 in support to 35 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
KCPW RADIO PURPOSE: COVID Relief | $20,000 |
Salt Lake City, UT PURPOSE: COVID Relief | $20,000 |
Bluff, UT PURPOSE: COVID Relief | $15,000 |
Lehi, UT PURPOSE: COVID Relief | $15,000 |
Park City, UT PURPOSE: COVID Relief | $15,000 |
MURRAY CITY CULTURAL ARTS PURPOSE: COVID Relief | $15,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Utah Humanities Council has recieved totaling $285,183.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Chicago Community Trust Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $269,183 |
The Community Foundation Of Utah Salt Lake City, UT PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Fed Of State Humanities Councils Arlington, VA PURPOSE: WHY IT MATTERS NATIONAL INITIATIVE | $6,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $207,009 |
| Ending Balance | $207,009 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Center For Action And Contemplation Inc Albuquerque, NM | $15,264,590 | $12,835,886 |
Bohemian Operating Foundation Fort Collins, CO | $26,896,792 | $478,884 |
Archaeological Conservancy Albuquerque, NM | $56,717,200 | $10,561,379 |
Utah Humanities Council Salt Lake City, UT | $2,088,801 | $1,889,036 |
Wyoming Humanities Council Laramie, WY | $884,648 | $1,555,899 |
Arizona Humanities Council Phoenix, AZ | $662,934 | $1,414,820 |
Wm Symposia Inc Tempe, AZ | $3,410,011 | $1,097,058 |
Idaho Humanities Council Boise, ID | $2,222,458 | $1,158,629 |
Searchlight New Mexico Santa Fe, NM | $846,961 | $1,080,972 |
Colorado Humanities Greenwood Village, CO | $581,367 | $1,045,561 |
Expansion International Boise, ID | $533,904 | $684,081 |
Verde Valley Archaeology Center Camp Verde, AZ | $2,916,132 | $456,433 |