Maine Humanities Council
- Assets
- $3.6m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Portland, ME
- Founding
- 02/1976
- Data as of
- 10/2023
- EIN
- 01-0339295
Organization Overview
Maine Humanities Council is located in Portland, ME. 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 10/2023, Maine Humanities Council employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Maine Humanities Council 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 10/2023, Maine Humanities Council generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 10/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.2% per year over the past 8 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 2015, Maine Humanities Council has awarded 166 individual grants totaling $1,115,623. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MAINE HUMANITIES COUNCIL (THE COUNCIL) IS A NOT-FOR PROFIT CORPORATION THAT IS FUNDED PRIMARILY BY GRANTS FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES (NEH) AND CONTRIBUTIONS FROM THE PUBLIC. THE COUNCIL CONDUCTS PUBLIC PROGRAMS IN MAINE THAT USE THE HUMANITIES TO CREATE CONNECTIONS, FOSTER AGENCY, AND INSPIRE INCREASED CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. THE COUNCIL ALSO PROVIDES GRANTS TO OTHER NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS CONDUCTING PUBLIC HUMANITIES PROGRAMS IN MAINE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE HARRIET P. HENRY CENTER FOR THE BOOK - THE CENTER FOR THE BOOK IS MAINE'S AFFILIATE OF THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CENTER FOR THE BOOK, AND SERVES AS THE MAINE HUMANITIES COUNCIL'S PROGRAMMING ARM. THE COUNCIL'S PROGRAMS ARE DIVIDED BETWEEN THE FOLLOWING TWO GROUPS:BOOK GROUP PROGRAMS: MULTI-SSESSION FACILITATED READING AND DISCUSSION PROGRAMS PRESENTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PUBLIC LIBRARIES, ADULT EDUCATION DEPARTMENTS, VETERAN SERVING ORGANIZATIONS, WORKPLACES, AND OTHER PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.NON-BOOK GROUP PROGRAMS: SPEAKER PROGRAMS, POETRY READINGS, AND OTHER HUMANITIES-BASED COMMUNITY DISCUSSION PROGRAMMING USING BOOKS, POETRY, HISTORY, AND BIG IDEAS TO CREATE OPPORTUNITY FOR MEANINGFUL CONNECTION AND POSITIVE CHANGE IN COMMUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
COMMUNITY HISTORY, REGRANTS, AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - THIS REPRESENTS THE COUNCIL'S GRANT PROGRAM, ITS PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER CULTURAL AGENCIES, AND SERVICES PROVIDED DIRECTLY TO THE CULTURAL COMMUNITY IN MAINE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Greg Fahy Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Luis Millones Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Edward Kelleher Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Julie Sheehan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lawrence Boyle Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Paul Buck Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,094,625 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $147,820 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,242,445 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,789 |
| Investment income | $64,999 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $68,669 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,380,902 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $131,213 |
| 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. | $125,837 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,704 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $543,288 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $37,672 |
| Other employee benefits | $80,841 |
| Payroll taxes | $50,898 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $87 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $44,528 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $3,450 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $92,486 |
| Advertising and promotion | $15,983 |
| Office expenses | $28,689 |
| Information technology | $1,788 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $18,327 |
| Travel | $26,821 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $18,205 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,312 |
| Insurance | $8,281 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,358,353 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $94,247 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $89,344 |
| 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 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $287,136 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,132,426 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $11,873 |
| Total assets | $3,615,026 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $41,972 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $44,182 |
| 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 | $86,154 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,111,879 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,416,993 |
| 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 | $3,615,026 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Maine Humanities Council has awarded $96,215 in support to 13 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MAYO STREET ARTS PURPOSE: SUPPORT OPERATIONS | $6,713 |
COLBY COLLEGE PURPOSE: SUPPORT OPERATIONS | $5,500 |
MAINE ADULT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION PURPOSE: SUPPORT OPERATIONS | $6,850 |
COBSCOOK INSTITUTE PURPOSE: SUPPORT OPERATIONS | $7,500 |
CLASSICAL UPRISING PURPOSE: SUPPORT OPERATIONS | $7,500 |
HEALTHY ACADIA PURPOSE: SUPPORT OPERATIONS | $7,490 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
New Hampshire Institute of Art Manchester, NH | $0 | $13,685,136 |
Maine Humanities Council Portland, ME | $3,615,026 | $1,380,902 |
Alice James Poetry Cooperative Inc New Gloucester, ME | $365,552 | $335,704 |
Seguinland Institute Georgetown, ME | $386,318 | $495,439 |
Odyssey Writing Workshops Charitable Tr Mont Vernon, NH | $235,480 | $0 |
Penobscot Language School Rockland, ME | $120,469 | $0 |
Book Love Foundation North Conway, NH | $88,889 | $0 |
New Hampshire Writers Project Manchester, NH | $65,876 | $0 |
Center For Ethics In Action Portland, ME | $6,552 | $0 |
Maine Leadership Institute Yarmouth, ME | $0 | $7,993 |
Eagle Hill Foundation Steuben, ME | $154,421 | $0 |
Maine Poets Society Augusta, ME | $6,759 | $0 |
St Albans Historical Society Saint Albans, ME | $4,622 | $1,003 |