New Hampshire Humanities Council Inc

Organization Overview

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.

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Marcia Schmidt Blaine
Chair
$0
Elizabeth Dubrulle
Vice Chair
$0
Marcia J Kelly
Immediate Pa
$0
Andrea Williamson
Treasurer
$0
David Juvet
Secretary
$0
Juliana Robinson
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
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

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, New Hampshire Humanities Council Inc has awarded $280,172 in support to 8 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

APPALACHIAN MOUNTAIN CLUB

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$5,500

AMERICAN FRIENDS OF LAFAYETTE

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$9,500

CANTERBURY SHAKER VILLAGE

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$10,000

CITY OF DOVER - FINANCE

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$10,000

PLYMOUTH STATE UNIVERSITY

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$9,250

STRAWBERRY BANK MUSEUM

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$8,200
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