Pennsylvania Humanities Council
- Assets
- $2.5m
- Revenue
- $3.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Founding
- 05/1982
- Data as of
- 10/2021
- EIN
- 23-2007911
Organization Overview
Pennsylvania Humanities Council is located in Philadelphia, PA. The organization was established in 1982. 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 10/2021, Pennsylvania Humanities Council employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Pennsylvania 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 10/2021, Pennsylvania Humanities Council generated $3.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 10/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.4% 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, Pennsylvania Humanities Council has awarded 132 individual grants totaling $1,530,350. 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:
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WE PUT THE HUMANITIES IN ACTION TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE IN OUR LIVES AND COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GENERAL PROGRAM OPERATIONSEXPENSES INCURRED IN THE OPERATIONS OF PHC THAT INCLUDE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, SPECIAL EVENTS, PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY.
PENNSYLVANIA HEART & SOUL COMMUNITIES PA HEART & SOUL IS A COMMUNITY-LED PROCESS THAT USES A HUMANITIES-BASED APPROACH TO EMPOWER NEW LEADERS AND ENCOURAGE POSITIVE CHANGE. PA HUMANITIES HAS WORKED COLLABORATIVELY WITH STATE-WIDE PARTNERS TO RECRUIT, SELECT, TRAIN AND SUPPORT RESIDENTS, LOCAL GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS AS WELL AS ARTS, HUMANITIES AND CULTURE LEADERS ACROSS THE STATE TO DISCOVER WHAT MATTERS MOST TO THEM AND PLAN FOR THE FUTURE OF THEIR COMMUNITIES. IN 2021, PA HUMANITIES ANNOUNCED ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT (DCED), THE PA ROUTE 6 ALLIANCE, AND THE PENNSYLVANIA DEPARTMENT OF CONSERVATION AND NATURAL RESOURCES (DCNR) TO BRING PA HEART & SOUL TO FOUR NEW SITES ALONG THE ROUTE 6 CORRIDOR: [CONT ON SCH O] CARBONDALE, TIDIOUTE, WYOMING COUNTY, AND YOUNGSVILLE. THESE ADDITIONS BRING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF PA HEART & SOUL TOWNS TO 13 AND BUILD ON THE ADDITION OF NEW SITES IN BEAVER COUNTY AND DILLSBURG IN 2020.
TEEN READING LOUNGE (TRL)OPERATING AT 17 LIBRARIES AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL SITES ACROSS THE STATE FOR THE 2020-21 PROGRAM YEAR, TEEN READING LOUNGE ALLOWS TEENS TO TAKE THE LEAD BY CHOOSING READINGS ON TOPICS OF INTEREST, HAVE HONEST DISCUSSIONS WITH THEIR PEERS, AND PARTICIPATE IN YOUTH-LED COMMUNITY PROJECTS. TRL HAS BEEN OPERATING FOR OVER A DECADE AND IS THE RECIPIENT OF MULTIPLE AWARDS INCLUDING THE AFTER SCHOOL CHAMPION AWARD FROM THE PENNSYLVANIA AFTER SCHOOL YOUTH DEVELOPMENT NETWORK. TRL ALSO PROVIDES HUMANITIES-BASED TRAINING FOR LIBRARIANS AND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT PROFESSIONALS AT BOTH CURRENT TRL SITES AND FOR OUR NETWORK OF PREVIOUS TRL SITE STAFF STATEWIDE. [CONT ON SCH O]IN 2021, TWO TRL SITES INTEGRATED A FOCUS ON ENVIRONMENTAL JUSTICE INTO THEIR SESSIONS. WITH FUNDING BY THE ANDREW W. MELLON FOUNDATION AND THE HELP OF THE PULITZER ORGANIZATION, TEENS AT ALIQUIPPA'S B.F. JONES MEMORIAL LIBRARY MET WITH AUTHOR ELIZA GRISWOLD ABOUT THE ISSUES ADDRESSED IN HER PULITZER-PRIZE WINNING BOOK "AMITY AND PROSPERITY" ABOUT THE IMPACT OF FRACKING ON ONE WESTERN PENNSYLVANIA FAMILY AND THEIR COMMUNITY. TEENS AT WEST PHILADELPHIA'S LUCIEN E. BLACKWELL LIBRARY MET WITH PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER INVESTIGATIVE REPORTERS WENDY RUDERMAN AND DYLAN PURCELL ABOUT THEIR PULITZER FINALIST SERIES "TOXIC CITY," WHICH DOCUMENTS THE ASBESTOS CRISIS IN PHILADELPHIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS. BOTH GROUPS WERE INSPIRED TO PRODUCE VIDEOS DOCUMENTING THEIR OWN RELATIONSHIP TO ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES WITH THE HELP OF LOCAL PROFESSIONAL VIDEOGRAPHERS.IN DECEMBER 2020, PA HUMANITIES WAS JOINED BY ITS TRL RESEARCH CONSULTANT, DR. VALERIE ADAMS-BASS, AND FACILITATORS FROM PHILADELPHIA AND ERIE TO PRESENT AT THE AMERICAN LIBRARY ASSOCIATION WEBINAR, "TEEN READING LOUNGE: CONTINUING TO ENGAGE YOUR TEENS IN A VIRTUAL SPACE." IN 2021, PA HUMANITIES FINALIZED A RESEARCH BASED EVALUATION REPORT DOCUMENTING TRL'S IMPACT IN ITS FIRST 10 YEARS, WITH A PLANNED LAUNCH DATE OF SPRING 2022. TEEN READING LOUNGE IS SUPPORTED WITH FUNDS AWARDED BY THE OFFICE OF COMMONWEALTH LIBRARIES, THE NEH, AND RESTRICTED DONATIONS FROM INDIVIDUAL AND BUSINESS DONORS.
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PDF Copies of 990 Filings
Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Laurie Zierer Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $136,224 |
Paula Gilbert Board Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sr Mary Persico Ihm Edd Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Harris Ferris Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Bonita Allen Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Ivy Barsky Board Member | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,965,935 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $485,043 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,450,978 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $15,613 |
| Investment income | $378 |
| 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 | $3,466,969 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $216,665 |
| 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. | $171,333 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $53,940 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $679,375 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,244 |
| Other employee benefits | $90,807 |
| Payroll taxes | $63,252 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $226,701 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $249,414 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,591 |
| 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 | $13,859 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,026,676 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $112,220 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $135,876 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,896,549 |
| 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 | $17,413 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $290,049 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $17,088 |
| Total assets | $2,469,195 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $176,409 |
| Grants payable | $33,500 |
| 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 | $209,909 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $497,217 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,762,069 |
| 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 | $2,469,195 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Pennsylvania Humanities Council has awarded $211,000 in support to 19 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CITY OF CARBONDALE PURPOSE: PA COMMUNITY HEART & SOUL | $25,000 |
COMMISSIONERS OF WYOMING COUNTY PURPOSE: PA COMMUNITY HEART & SOUL | $25,000 |
Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: TEEN READING LOUNGE | $24,000 |
TIDIOUTE BOROUGH PURPOSE: PA COMMUNITY HEART & SOUL | $12,500 |
BOROUGH OF YOUNGSVILLE PURPOSE: PA COMMUNITY HEART & SOUL | $12,500 |
Aliquippa, PA PURPOSE: TEEN READING LOUNGE | $8,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Pennsylvania Humanities Council has recieved totaling $5.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Modern Language Association Of America New York, NY | $26,742,104 | $16,207,433 |
American Philosophical Society Philadelphia, PA | $294,142,753 | $31,170,811 |
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 |
Academy Of American Poets Incorporated New York, NY | $16,980,319 | $4,039,105 |
Center For Inquiry Inc Amherst, NY | $8,104,198 | $5,991,557 |
Humanity First Usa Silver Spring, MD | $4,268,459 | $5,114,185 |
National Book Foundation Inc New York, NY | $4,696,616 | $3,836,375 |
Hawthornden Literary Retreat Pittsburgh, PA | $228,597,299 | $115,561,060 |
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 |