Connecticut Humanities Council
- Assets
- $1.5m
- Revenue
- $3.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Middletown, CT
- Founding
- 01/1975
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- 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 06/2021, Connecticut Humanities Council employed 8 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 06/2021, Connecticut Humanities Council generated $3.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.4m during the year ending 06/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.6% per year over the past 6 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 318 individual grants totaling $7,736,991. 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
2021
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:
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CONNECTICUT HUMANITIES COUNCIL, INC. AWARDED 165 GRANTS TO QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS FOR PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, DELIVERY OF HUMANITIES PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC, AND COVID RELIEF GRANTS. INTERNET-BASED AND DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR MUSEUM PRACTITIONERS.
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. DURING FY 2020-2021 THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 2,768 FAMILIES AND YOUTH.
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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CONNECTICUT HUMANITIES COUNCIL, INC. AWARDED 165 GRANTS TO QUALIFIED ORGANIZATIONS FOR PLANNING, DEVELOPMENT, DELIVERY OF HUMANITIES PROGRAMS FOR THE PUBLIC, AND COVID RELIEF GRANTS. INTERNET-BASED AND DIRECT SERVICE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR MUSEUM PRACTITIONERS.
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. DURING FY 2020-2021 THE ORGANIZATION SERVED 2,768 FAMILIES AND YOUTH.
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 Executive Director | Officer | 37.5 | $122,302 |
Lewis J Wallace Jr Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Elaine Medonald Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Bob Svensk Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Melinda D Cruanes Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Frank Mitchell Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,142,434 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $127,599 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,270,033 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $17,239 |
| Investment income | $8,256 |
| 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 | $3,295,528 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $2,253,621 |
| 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. | $122,302 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $122,302 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $463,036 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $57,144 |
| Other employee benefits | $96,326 |
| Payroll taxes | $45,988 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,001 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $34,670 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $26,590 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $72,622 |
| Advertising and promotion | $53,484 |
| Office expenses | $14,762 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $23,645 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $13,641 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,075 |
| Insurance | $8,444 |
| All other expenses | $18,058 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,395,038 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $379,227 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $429,712 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $73,514 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,070 |
| 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 | $10,718 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,635 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $630,050 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,530,926 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $53,439 |
| Grants payable | $301,439 |
| Deferred revenue | $2,267 |
| 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 | $357,145 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,013,696 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $160,085 |
| 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 | $1,530,926 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Connecticut Humanities Council has awarded $3,759,800 in support to 122 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Hartford, CT PURPOSE: Connecticut History Day & covid-19 support | $95,455 |
Hartford, CT PURPOSE: Connecticut History Day & covid-19 support | $95,455 |
Hartford, CT PURPOSE: Connecticut Historical Society CARES Act Request & Covid-19 support | $90,015 |
Hartford, CT PURPOSE: Connecticut Historical Society CARES Act Request & Covid-19 support | $90,015 |
New Haven, CT PURPOSE: International Festival of Arts & Ideas - IDEAS on Democracy & Covid-19 support | $70,455 |
New Haven, CT PURPOSE: International Festival of Arts & Ideas - IDEAS on Democracy & Covid-19 support | $70,455 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Connecticut Humanities Council has recieved totaling $50,025.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Scripps Family Fund For Education And The Arts Ft Mitchell, KY PURPOSE: DEVELOPMENT OF TEACH IT ONLINE RESOURCES FOR CONNECTICUT TEACHERS AND STUDENTS INCLUDING UPGRADES TO THE TECHNOLOGY INFRASTRUCTURE | $50,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $41,479 |
| Ending Balance | $41,479 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Modern Language Association Of America New York, NY | $26,742,104 | $16,207,433 |
Pen American Center Inc New York, NY | $36,781,487 | $29,059,092 |
Commercial Real Estate Finance Council Inc New York, NY | $15,641,619 | $8,091,268 |
Archaeological Institute Of America Boston, MA | $15,760,718 | $9,516,750 |
Academy Of American Poets Incorporated New York, NY | $16,980,319 | $4,039,105 |
Grub Street Inc Boston, MA | $11,789,751 | $6,194,111 |
Center For Inquiry Inc Amherst, NY | $8,104,198 | $5,991,557 |
National Book Foundation Inc New York, NY | $4,696,616 | $3,836,375 |
Connecticut Humanities Council Middletown, CT | $1,530,926 | $3,295,528 |
New York Council For The Humanities New York, NY | $2,496,894 | $3,586,085 |
Institute On Religion And Public Life New York, NY | $2,017,978 | $3,465,184 |
Meserve-Kunhardt Foundation Inc Pleasantville, NY | $18,889,562 | $5,340,615 |