Nevada Humanities Inc

Organization Overview

Nevada Humanities Inc is located in Reno, NV. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (A26) the organization is classified as: Arts & Humanities Councils & Agencies, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Nevada 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, Nevada Humanities Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 10/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.2% 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, Nevada Humanities Inc has awarded 100 individual grants totaling $1,167,163. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE MISSION OF NEVADA HUMANITIES IS TO CONNECT AND TRANSFORM COMMUNITIES BY SHARING AND AMPLIFYING THE STORIES, IDEAS, EXPERIENCES, AND TRADITIONS OF THE DIVERSE PEOPLE OF NEVADA.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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WITH OFFICES IN RENO AND LAS VEGAS, NEVADA HUMANITIES CREATES PUBLIC PROGRAMS AND SUPPORTS PUBLIC PROJECTS STATEWIDE THAT DEFINE THE NEVADA EXPERIENCE, ENCOURAGE INTELLECTUAL CURIOSITY, AND FACILITATE THE EXPLORATION OF ISSUES THAT MATTER TO NEVADANS AND THEIR COMMUNITIES. FOUNDED IN 1971 AND INCORPORATED AS A 501C3 NONPROFIT IN 1975, NEVADA HUMANITIES IS ONE OF 56 STATE TERRITORIAL HUMANITIES COUNCILS AFFLIATED WITH THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES. NEVADA HUMANITIES PROGRAMS INCLUDE NEVADA HUMANITIES EXHIBITION SERIES, LAS VEGAS WRITES, LAS VEGAS BOOK FESTIVAL, YOUNG CHAUTAUQUA, NEVADA HUMANITIES LITERARY CRAWL, NEVADA HUMANITIES AWARDS, THE ONLINE NEVADA ENCYCLOPEDIA, THE SALON AND POPUP SALON PROGRAMS, NEVADA READS, NEVADA CENTER FOR THE BOOK, HUMANITIES HEART TO HEART, HALCYON PUBLICATION SERIES, AND SPECIAL INITIATIVES. THROUGH ITS GRANT MAKING PROGRAM, NEVADA HUMANITIES PROVIDES DIRECT FUNDING TO MANY OF NEVADA'S CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS. NEVADA HUMANITIES PROGRAMS ARE IMPLEMENTED STATEWIDE AND ITS CONSTITUENTS ARE THE RESIDENTS OF NEVADA. FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT WWW.NEVADAHUMANITIES.ORG AND WWW.ONLINENEVADA.ORG.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Shaun Griffin
Chair
$0
Nancy Brune
Vice Chair
$0
Sally Denton
Executive Committee
$0
Katie Donovan
Executive Committee
$0
Linda Faiss
Executive Committee
$0
Nancy Cummings-Schmidt
Trustee
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,324,492
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$214,382
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,538,874
Total Program Service Revenue$1,538
Investment income $5,520
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 $1,545,932

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Nevada Humanities Inc has awarded $164,806 in support to 24 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

BOARD OF REGENTS

PURPOSE: OPERATING AND/OR PROGRAM SUPPORT

$27,225

CAPITAL CITY ARTS INITIATIVE

PURPOSE: OPERATING AND/OR PROGRAM SUPPORT

$6,750

DISCOVERY CHILDRENS MUSEUM

PURPOSE: OPERATING AND/OR PROGRAM SUPPORT

$6,075

LAS VEGAS NATURAL HISTORY MUSEUM

PURPOSE: OPERATING AND/OR PROGRAM SUPPORT

$6,750

NEVADA CENTER FOR CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

PURPOSE: OPERATING AND/OR PROGRAM SUPPORT

$5,400

FRIENDS OF DANGBERG HOME RANCH

PURPOSE: OPERATING AND/OR PROGRAM SUPPORT

$6,000
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Scottsdale Arts
Scottsdale, AZ
$15,274,085
Regional Arts & Culture Council
Portland, OR
$7,551,679
Public Corporation For The Arts Of The City Of Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
$2,703,019
Silicon Valley Creates
San Jose, CA
$4,103,128
Arts Council Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz, CA
$2,443,130
Oregon Council For The Humanities
Portland, OR
$2,552,790
Palos Verdes Art Center Beverly G Alpay Center For Arts Education
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA
$2,436,887
Salt Lake Arts Council Foundation
Salt Lake City, UT
$2,133,751
Arts Council For Monterey County
Monterey, CA
$2,408,508
Fulcrum Arts
Pasadena, CA
$2,476,211
Idaho Falls Arts Council Inc
Idaho Falls, ID
$1,419,908
Beverly Theater Llc
Las Vegas, NV
$1,467,081
Downtown San Diego Partnership Foundation
San Diego, CA
$1,147,833
Nevada Humanities Inc
Reno, NV
$1,545,932
Fresno Arts Council Inc
Fresno, CA
$1,331,086
State Parks Cultural Arts Board Inc
Las Vegas, NV
$1,057,289
Flagstaff Arts Council
Flagstaff, AZ
$1,163,728
Young Audiences Of Northern California
San Francisco, CA
$823,745
Arts Foundation For Tucson And Southern Arizona
Tucson, AZ
$831,060
Prescott Fine Arts Association
Prescott, AZ
-$2,221,836
Lane Arts Council
Eugene, OR
$887,421
Oregon Coast Council Of The Arts
Newport, OR
$1,013,730
Arts For L A
West Covina, CA
$973,764
Mariposa County Arts Council Inc
Mariposa, CA
$792,119
Arts Orange County
Irvine, CA
$778,621

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