Pennsylvania Humanities Council
- Assets
- $4.4m
- Revenue
- $5.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Philadelphia, PA
- Founding
- 05/1982
- Data as of
- 10/2023
- 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 10/2023, 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 10/2023, Pennsylvania Humanities Council generated $5.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.6m during the year ending 10/2023. While expenses have increased by 11.6% 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, Pennsylvania Humanities Council has awarded 266 individual grants totaling $4,198,555. 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 PUT THE HUMANITIES IN ACTION TO CREATE POSITIVE CHANGE IN OUR LIVES AND COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GENERAL PROGRAM OPERATIONSEXPENSES INCURRED IN THE OPERATIONS OF PA HUMANITIES THAT INCLUDE PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT, SPECIAL EVENTS, PARTNERSHIP DEVELOPMENT, PUBLIC OUTREACH AND ADVOCACY.
PA HEART & SOUL PA HEART & SOUL IS A COMMUNITY-LED PROCESS THAT USES A HUMANITIES-BASED APPROACH TO SPARK POSITIVE CHANGES WITHIN AND EMPOWER NEW LEADERS. 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 2023, PA HUMANITIES CONTINUED TO EXPAND ITS PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PA ROUTE 6 ALLIANCE AND THE DEPARTMENT OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT TO ADD 4 NEW COMMUNITIES: ETNA, VENANGO AREA (OIL CITY, CITY OF FRANKLIN, CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP), PORT ALLEGANY AND MANSFIELD.
TEEN READING LOUNGE / YOUTH-LED HUMANITIESOPERATING AT 17 LIBRARIES AND OUT-OF-SCHOOL SITES ACROSS THE STATE FOR THE 2022-23 PROGRAM YEAR, TEEN READING LOUNGE (TRL) 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. [CONTINUED ON SCH O]IN 2023, PA HUMANITIES LAUNCHED YOUTH LED HUMANITIES TO SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS COMMITTED TO MOVING FROM YOUTH-CENTERED TO YOUTH-LED PROGRAMMING. THESE SITES UTILIZE THE HUMANITIES (THROUGH A RANGE OF PROGRAMS, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO TRL) TO ENGAGE YOUTH IN MEANINGFUL WAYS AND BUILD LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND TO BUILD WELCOMING, AFFIRMING, AND INCLUSIVE SPACES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Cheryl Matherly Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gwendolyn White Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Allen Dieterich-Ward Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Patricia Aden Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dina Clark Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dominic Dellicarpini Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,105,078 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,260,597 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $5,365,675 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $83,723 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| 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 | $5,449,398 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,243,888 |
| 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. | $180,448 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $58,900 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $829,803 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $39,342 |
| Other employee benefits | $96,823 |
| Payroll taxes | $75,546 |
| 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 | $107,311 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $306,636 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $58,790 |
| 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 | $68,598 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,560,713 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $39,773 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $3,259,818 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $345,813 |
| 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 | $33,478 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $167,689 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $552,299 |
| Total assets | $4,398,870 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $131,665 |
| Grants payable | $1,131,750 |
| 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 | $577,001 |
| Total liabilities | $1,840,416 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,106,403 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,452,051 |
| 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 | $4,398,870 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Pennsylvania Humanities Council has awarded $1,162,500 in support to 27 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
PRESENTE MEDIA OF CULTURETRUST GREATER PHILADELPHIA PURPOSE: WINGSPAN | $25,000 |
ADAMS COUNTY ARTS COUNCIL PURPOSE: WINGSPAN | $50,000 |
3 DOTS DOWNTOWN PURPOSE: WINGSPAN | $50,000 |
BOROUGH OF AMBRIDGE PURPOSE: HEART & SOUL | $12,500 |
CAMBODIAN AMERICAN GIRLS EMPOWERING OF CULTURETRUST GREATER PHILADELPHIA PURPOSE: WINGSPAN | $25,000 |
CHESTER CULTURAL ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY CENTER PURPOSE: WINGSPAN | $50,000 |