New Hampshire Humanities Council Inc is located in Concord, NH. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (A26) the organization is classified as: Arts & Humanities Councils & Agencies, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 10/2023, New Hampshire Humanities Council Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New Hampshire Humanities Council 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 10/2023, New Hampshire Humanities Council Inc generated $125.5k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (25.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $470.8k during the year ending 10/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, New Hampshire Humanities Council Inc has awarded 65 individual grants totaling $1,261,397. 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:
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THE HUMANITIES HELP US UNDERSTAND OUR COMPLEX PAST THROUGH EXAMINATIONS OF HISTORY AND CULTURE. THEY GUIDE US IN SEEKING UNDERSTANDING OF OURSELVES AND ONE ANOTHER THROUGH MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE ABOUT QUESTIONS THAT COUNT. THE HUMANITIES OPENS DOORS OF KNOWLEDGE AND UNDERSTANDING THAT HELP US TO BECOME FULL MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HUMANITIES TO GO BRINGS NEIGHBORS TOGETHER FOR LEARNING AND THOUGHTFUL CONVERSATION WHILE CONNECTING NH RESIDENTS TO OUR STATE'S RICH HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES. THE HUMANITIES TO GO SPEAKERS' BUREAU INCLUDES DIFFERENT HIGH-QUALITY LECTURES AND LIVING HISTORY PRESENTATIONS BY DIFFERENT NH SCHOLARS. THIS DECEPTIVELY SIMPLE PROGRAM OFFERS A LIFELINE TO CASH-STRAPPED LOCAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT COULD NOT AFFORD TO CREATE OR PAY FOR SUCH PROGRAMS ON THEIR OWN.
SPECIAL PROJECTS: EACH YEAR THE HUMANITIES COUNCIL CONDUCTS SPECIAL PROJECTS AND PARTNERS WITH LOCAL NON-PROFITS AND ENGAGES TO CARRY ON UNIQUE HUMANMITIES PROGRAMMING. OTHER PROJECTS INCLUDE HUMANITIES COUNCIL AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN PROGRAM.
COMMUNITY PROJECT GRANTS ENABLE NEW HAMPSHIRE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO DESIGN AND CARRY OUT PUBLIC HUMANITIES PROGRAMS WITH THE HELP OF EXPERTS IN PHILOSOPHY, HISTORY, LITERATURE AND OTHER HUMANITIES DISCIPLINES RELEVANT TO THEIR TOPIC. FROM DYNAMIC LECTURES AND FACILITATED DISCUSSIONS, TO WALKING TOURS, ORAL HISTORY WORKSHOPS AND TEACHER PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS, THESE PROGRAMS CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARTICIPANTS TO EXPLORE NEW KNOWLEDGE AND DISCUSS UNIVERSAL QUESTIONS.
CONNECTIONS SERVES A VITAL ROLE FOR RESOURCE-STRAPPED LITERACY PROGRAMS, BRINGING A LITERATURE BASED APPROACH THAT ENHANCES READING AND WRITING SKILLS, BUILDS CAPACITY TO THINK CRITICALLY, STIMULATES DISCUSSION, BROADENS PERSPECTIVES AND INSTILLS CONFIDENCE. CONNECTIONS PROMOTES ADULT LITERACY IN NH BY BRINGING FACILITATED BOOK DISCUSSION SERIES TO ADULT LEARNING CENTERS IN VARIOUS LOCATIONS ACROSS THE STATE EACH YEAR. THE PROGRAM ALSO PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR FACILITATORS, TEACHERS AND TUTORS WITH WORKSHOPS, ONLINE RESOURCES AND MODELING OF INSTRUCTIONAL METHODS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Marcia Schmidt Blaine Chair | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Elizabeth Dubrulle Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Marcia J Kelly Immediate Pa | OfficerTrustee | 7 | $0 |
Andrea Williamson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
David Juvet Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Juliana Robinson Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $56,500 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $52,883 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $109,383 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $959 |
Investment income | $15,128 |
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 | $125,470 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $91,700 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $190,726 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $60,505 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,867 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $14,881 |
Advertising and promotion | $12,058 |
Office expenses | $9,057 |
Information technology | $13,033 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $11,523 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $10,610 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,765 |
Insurance | $1,127 |
All other expenses | $3,005 |
Total functional expenses | $470,771 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $579,063 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $147,900 |
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 | $11,930 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,989 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,318,476 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $610,517 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $5,685,875 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $55,006 |
Grants payable | $10,475 |
Deferred revenue | $33,121 |
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 | $98,602 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,336,905 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $4,250,368 |
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 | $5,685,875 |
Over the last fiscal year, New Hampshire Humanities Council Inc has awarded $280,172 in support to 8 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB | | | $5,500 |
AMERICAN FRIENDS OF LAFAYETTE | | | $9,500 |
CANTERBURY SHAKER VILLAGE | | | $10,000 |
CITY OF DOVER - FINANCE | | | $10,000 |
PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY | | | $9,250 |
STRAWBERRY BANK MUSEUM | | | $8,200 |