Rhode Island Council For The Humanities
- Assets
- $554.3k
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $224.1k
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Providence, RI
- Founding
- 04/1979
- Data as of
- 10/2023
- EIN
- 05-0376246
Organization Overview
Rhode Island Council For The Humanities is located in Providence, RI. The organization was established in 1979. 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, Rhode Island Council For The Humanities employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Rhode Island Council For The 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 10/2023, Rhode Island Council For The Humanities generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m 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, Rhode Island Council For The Humanities has awarded 217 individual grants totaling $2,020,595. 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 RHODE ISLAND COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES SEEDS, SUPPORTS, AND STRENGTHENS PUBLIC HISTORY, CULTURAL HERITAGE, CIVIC EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BY AND FOR ALL RHODE ISLANDERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE RHODE ISLAND COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES (THE COUNCIL) MARKED SEVERAL SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS DURING THE 2023 FISCAL YEAR, CONTINUING TO FULFILL ITS MISSION TO SEED, SUPPORT, AND STRENGTHEN PUBLIC HISTORY, CULTURAL HERITAGE, CIVIC EDUCATION, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT BY AND FOR ALL RHODE ISLANDERS. THE COUNCIL WAS SUPPORTED THROUGH FEDERAL FUNDS, FOUNDATION GRANTS, INDIVIDUAL GIFTS, AND CORPORATE SPONSORSHIPS.THE COUNCIL'S STANDARD GRANTMAKING PROGRAM AWARDED APPROXIMATELY $180,831 TO 41 GRANT PROJECTS ACROSS THE STATE. THROUGH AN ONGOING PARTNERSHIP WITH THE RHODE ISLAND FOUNDATION AND RHODE ISLAND STATE COUNCIL ON THE ARTS, THE RI EXPANSION ARTS PROGRAM (RIEAP) CONTINUED TO OFFER FUNDING AND ORGANIZATION ASSISTANCE TO COMMUNITY-BASED, CULTURALLY DIVERSE ARTS AND CULTURAL ORGANIZATION.THE COUNCIL PUBLICLY LAUNCHED THE RHODE ISLAND CIVIC HEALTH INDEX (THE "INDEX"), THE FIRST EVER DATA-DRIVEN ANALYSIS OF THE STATE'S CIVIC HEALTH. THE COUNCIL DISTRIBUTED OVER 300 PRINT COPIES OF THE INDEX, WHILE THE RELATED BANNER EXHIBITION RECEIVED A 26,000 GATE COUNT THROUGH THE MULTIPLE LOCATIONS THAT HOSTED IT ACROSS THE STATE. MORE THAN 1,300 PEOPLE ATTENDED INDEX-RELATED EVENTS HOSTED BY THE COUNCIL AND COMMUNITY PARTNERS. THE COUNCIL WON THE SCHWARTZ PRIZE AT THE 2023 NATIONAL HUMANITIES CONFERENCE FOR THE INDEX AND RELATED ENGAGEMENT EVENTS.THE COUNCIL HOSTED 50FEST: A DAY LONG CELEBRATION OF ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY. HELD AT THE WATERFIRE ARTS CENTER, OVER 220 PARTICIPANTS TOOK PART IN THE FILM FESTIVAL, INTERACTIVE PHOTO STUDIO, AND REFLECTION GATHERING, AS WELL AS VIEWED THE POSTER EXHIBITION OF 50 YEARS OF GRANTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jonathan Stevens Mcp Immediate Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Julie Nora PHD Immediate Past Chair Thru 3/31/23 | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tiffini Bowers Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Marcia Sousa Da Ponte Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jorge Mejia Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Doug Popovich Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $949,499 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $184,176 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,133,675 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $3,388 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $3,993 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,141,056 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $206,079 |
| 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. | $117,501 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,183 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $359,329 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $49,610 |
| Other employee benefits | $53,259 |
| Payroll taxes | $39,137 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $48,287 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $30,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,317 |
| Fees for services: Other | $59,855 |
| Advertising and promotion | $150 |
| Office expenses | $65,752 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $56,345 |
| Travel | $25,648 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $6,321 |
| Interest | $1,076 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,971 |
| Insurance | $5,339 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,160,208 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $20,822 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $83,327 |
| 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 | $7,163 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,818 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $224,092 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $214,088 |
| Total assets | $554,310 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $32,302 |
| Grants payable | $22,194 |
| 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 | $214,948 |
| Total liabilities | $269,444 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $52,349 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $232,517 |
| 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 | $554,310 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Rhode Island Council For The Humanities has awarded $107,919 in support to 10 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
MANTON AVENUE PROJECT PURPOSE: IMAGINING A HEALTHIER DEMOCRACY: DEVISING WORKSHOPS USING LEGISLATIVE AND IMAGE THEATRE | $12,000 |
OPERATION STAND DOWN RHODE ISLAND PURPOSE: PROVIDENCE CLEMENTE VETERANS INITIATIVE | $12,000 |
DESIGNXRI PURPOSE: DESIGNXREDEFINE (DXRE) | $12,000 |
NEWPORTFILM (NEWPORT FILM INC) PURPOSE: COMMUNITY IMPACT SCREENINGS | $12,000 |
FIRSTWORKS PURPOSE: FIRSTWORKS "HACKING THE CLASSICS" | $12,000 |
RHODE ISLAND LATINO ARTS PURPOSE: LAS ABUELAS CUENTAN | OUR ELDERS AS STORYTELLERS | $12,000 |