New Jersey Council For The Humanities Inc
- Assets
- $2.2m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $1.1m
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Camden, NJ
- Founding
- 03/1979
- Data as of
- 10/2023
- EIN
- 22-2520859
Organization Overview
New Jersey Council For The Humanities Inc is located in Camden, NJ. The organization was established in 1979. According to its NTEE Classification (A99) the organization is classified as: Arts, Culture & Humanities N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 10/2023, New Jersey Council For The Humanities Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. New Jersey Council For The Humanities 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 Jersey Council For The Humanities Inc generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 10/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.1% 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, New Jersey Council For The Humanities Inc has awarded 290 individual grants totaling $4,176,170. 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
WE EXPLORE, CULTIVATE, AND CHAMPION THE PUBLIC HUMANITIES IN NEW JERSEY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GRANT MAKING:IN KEEPING WITH OUR PHILOSOPHY OF WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, WE HAVE DEDICATED A SIGNIFICANT PORTION OF OUR BUDGET TO GRANT MAKING. GRANTS ARE AWARDED THROUGH A COMPETITITIVE PROPOSAL REVIEW PROCESS AND PROVIDE CAPACITY-BUILDING SUPPORT AND EXPERTISE FROM NJCH STAFF. ALL GRANTS ARE MATCHED DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR, SO THAT OUR SUPPORT LEVERAGES PRIVATE GIVING FOR THE HUMANITIES. THIS WORK HAS RESULTED IN A VARIETY OF PROJECTS, INCLUDING CULTURAL FESTIVALS, LECTURE SERIES, EXHIBITIONS, AND DOCUMENTARY FILMS.
INFORMED NJ: WORKING IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE NEW SCHOOL'S PROGRAM OF JOURNALISM + DESIGN, NEW JERSEY'S BLOSSOMING GRASSROOTS JOURNALISM COMMUNITY, AND NEW JERSEY'S COMMUNITY COLLEGES, INFORMED NEW JERSEY SEEKS TO WORK CLOSELY WITH COMMUNITIES AROUND NEW JERSEY TO CREATE A MULTI-VOCAL, RESPONSIVE, LOCAL JOURNALISM ECOSYSTEM AND TO ENHANCE MEDIA LITERACY AMONG COMMUNITY MEMBERS.COMMUNITY HISTORY: NJCH PROVIDES COHORT-BASED TRAINING IN THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF COMMUNITY HISTORY TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT DO NOT HAVE HISTORY-BASED EXPERTISE AMONG THEIR STAFF, AS WELL AS A GRANT FOR A PILOT PROJECT THAT ALL COHORT MEMBERS USE TO DEVELOP THEIR OWN PROJECTS WHILE STILL PART OF THE PROGRAM AND SUPPORTED BY NJCH STAFF AND THE PEERS FROM THEIR COHORT.HUMANITIES LAB: REPRESENTATIVES OF ORGANIZATIONS LEARN ABOUT HUMANITIES METHODS IN A STRUCTURED SEMINAR. THROUGH THE COURSE, WHICH LASTS SEVERAL MONTHS, COHORT MEMBERS DEVELOP PLANS TO USE THE HUMANITIES IN THEIR OWN INSTITUTIONS TO FURTHER THEIR WORK. AT THE END OF THE PROGRAM, THEY SUBMIT A PROPOSAL FOR THE PROJECT THEY DEVELOPED AND RECEIVE A SMALL AMOUNT OF FUNDING TO PILOT THEIR NEW WORK.
GENERAL PROGRAM OPERATIONS:GENERAL PROGRAM OPERATIONS INCLUDE INFORMING THE PUBLIC AND SPECIAL CONSTITUENCIES, SUCH AS FEDERAL AND STATE GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS, ABOUT COUNCIL ACTIVITIES AND MAJOR ISSUES IN THE PUBLIC HUMANITIES, AS WELL AS ADVOCATING FOR THE VALUE OF THE HUMANITIES.
AMERICAN RECOVERY PROGRAM:NJCH COMPLETED COMMITMENTS TO 36 ORGANIZATIONS AROUND THE STATE TO HELP THEM RECOVER FROM THE COVID PANDEMIC AND BUILD ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY OF NONPROFITS AROUND THE STATE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Howard Marchitello PHD Governance Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Klein JD PHD Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gregory Waters PHD Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jacqueline Colgan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Christopher Fisher PHD Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Audrey Truschke PHD Trustee | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,568,900 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $31,195 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,600,095 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $24,774 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $1,725 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,629,918 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $502,615 |
| 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. | $155,487 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $50,106 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $334,005 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $16,582 |
| Other employee benefits | $55,585 |
| Payroll taxes | $42,076 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| 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 | $7,817 |
| Fees for services: Other | $127,934 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $62,878 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $40,403 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,858,345 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $392,997 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $230,910 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $474,806 |
| 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 | $16,425 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,121,591 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,236,729 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $38,372 |
| Grants payable | $25,521 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $63,893 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,612,436 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $560,400 |
| 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 | $2,236,729 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, New Jersey Council For The Humanities Inc has awarded $478,751 in support to 36 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AIDS RESOURCE FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
AMERICAN LITTORAL SOCIETY PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
ASBURY PARK AFRICAN-AMERICAN PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
BAYARD RUSTIN CENTER FOR SOCIAL JUSTICE PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $15,000 |
CAMDEN REPERTORY THEATER PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $14,400 |
CAMDEN COUNTY COLLEGE PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $6,125 |