Connecticut Humanities Council
- Assets
- $5.6m
- Revenue
- $24.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 17
- Location
- Middletown, CT
- Founding
- 01/1975
- Data as of
- 06/2023
- EIN
- 06-0902244
Organization Overview
Connecticut Humanities Council is located in Middletown, CT. The organization was established in 1975. 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 06/2023, Connecticut Humanities Council employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Connecticut 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 06/2023, Connecticut Humanities Council generated $24.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $24.0m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 33.1% 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, Connecticut Humanities Council has awarded 1,670 individual grants totaling $46,700,628. 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
CONNECTICUT HUMANITIES ENCOURAGES CURIOSITY, UNDERSTANDING AND CRITICAL THINKING, PROVIDING LEADERSHIP THROUGH GRANTS, PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATIVE PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONNECTICUT HUMANITIES COUNCIL, INC. AWARDED OVER 900 GRANTS TO QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS FOR PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, DELIVERY OF HUMANITIES PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC, AND COVID RELIEF GRANTS. INTERNET-BASED AND DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONALS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR MUSEUM PRACTITIONERS.
CONNECTICUT HUMANITIES COUNCIL, INC. PROVIDES A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES INCLUDING ORGANIZATION BUILDING INITIATIVES, HELPING ORGANIZATIONS CONNECT WITH PRESENTERS AND DISCUSSION LEADERS AND PROMOTES STATE AND LOCAL HISTORY TO LIFE IN CONNECTICUT CLASSROOMS.
CT CENTER FOR THE BOOK PROMOTES THE CT BOOK AWARDS AND BOOK VOYAGERS, AN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT IS DEDICATED TO HELPING FAMILIES AND YOUTH ENGAGE WITH LITERATURE.
CONNECTICUT HUMANITIES COUNCIL, INC.'S DIGITAL HUMANITIES PROGRAM HAS A VARIETY OF INTERNET BASED RESOURCES INCLUDING CONNECTICUTHISTORY.ORG WHICH SERVES AS AN ONLINE RESOURCE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT CONNECTICUT'S RICH HISTORY. TEACH IT BRINGING CT HISTORY TO THE CLASSROOM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jason Mancini President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $154,015 |
Nicholas Bellantoni Officer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Claiborn Officer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Melinda Cruanes Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kate Donovan Officer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cathrine Fields Officer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $23,945,499 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $74,445 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $24,019,944 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $7,149 |
| Investment income | $343,488 |
| 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 | $24,370,581 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $21,882,595 |
| 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 | $1,088,133 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $353,271 |
| Fees for services: Management | $187,096 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $109,488 |
| Advertising and promotion | $185,792 |
| Office expenses | $18,926 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $24,687 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $49,769 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $3,600 |
| Insurance | $13,416 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $24,047,135 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $368,484 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $4,204,808 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $475,526 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $3,290 |
| 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 | $10,109 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $13,298 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $552,238 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $5,627,753 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $71,848 |
| Grants payable | $3,960,144 |
| Deferred revenue | $207,527 |
| 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 | $4,239,519 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,307,933 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $80,301 |
| 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 | $5,627,753 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Connecticut Humanities Council has awarded $21,238,369 in support to 748 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
1-REAL ART WAYS PURPOSE: SPONSORSHIP GRANT | $10,000 |
102ND INFANTRY REGIMENT MUSEUM PURPOSE: CT CULTURAL FUND OPE | $5,600 |
4-H EDUCATION CENTER AT AUERFARM PURPOSE: CT CULTURAL FUND OPE | $24,400 |
4-H EDUCATION CENTER AT AUERFARM PURPOSE: KIDS FREE SUMMER MUS | $10,000 |
7TH REGIMENT YOUTH PERFORMING ARTS PURPOSE: CT CULTURAL FUND OPE | $9,800 |
A BROKEN UMBRELLA THEATER PURPOSE: CT CULTURAL FUND OPE | $5,700 |