Nebraska Humanities Council
- Assets
- $699.1k
- Revenue
- $2.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 13
- Location
- Lincoln, NE
- Founding
- 03/1974
- Data as of
- 10/2023
- EIN
- 23-7359778
Organization Overview
Nebraska Humanities Council, operating under the name Humanities Nebraska, is located in Lincoln, NE. 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. As of 10/2023, Humanities Nebraska employed 13 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Humanities Nebraska 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, Humanities Nebraska generated $2.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 10/2023. While expenses have increased by 0.7% 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, Humanities Nebraska has awarded 277 individual grants totaling $3,857,417. 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
HUMANITIES NEBRASKA HELPS NEBRASKANS EXPLORE WHAT CONNECTS US AND MAKES US HUMAN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROVIDES PUBLIC EDUCATION PROGRAMS IN HISTORY AND CULTURE IN NEBRASKA COMMUNITIES VIA GRANTS, SPEAKERS' BUREAU, TRAVELING EXHIBITS, CHAUTAUQUA SCHOLARS IN RESIDENCE, YOUTH PROGRAMS TO ENCOURAGE CIVIC PARTICIPATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF WORLD ISSUES, TELEVISION AND RADIO PROGRAMS ON THE GREAT PLAINS, AND FAMILY LITERACY PROGRAMS FOR LOW-LITERACY, LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christopher Sommerich Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Beth Whited Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Don Arp Jr Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Effie Athanassapolous Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Graciela Caneiro-Livingston Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Valerie Cuppens Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $50,000 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,026,347 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $947,161 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,023,508 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $30,185 |
| Investment income | $13,936 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $78,437 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,146,148 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $431,413 |
| 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. | $109,887 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $54,944 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $525,363 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $116,056 |
| Payroll taxes | $44,101 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $30 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $96,021 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $10,241 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $34,001 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,062 |
| Office expenses | $1,335 |
| Information technology | $4,005 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $34,766 |
| Travel | $117,968 |
| 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 | $6,857 |
| Insurance | $5,498 |
| All other expenses | $90,585 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,131,473 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $496,965 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $89,275 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,387 |
| 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 | $10,552 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,667 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $98,245 |
| Total assets | $699,091 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $178,554 |
| Grants payable | $26,367 |
| Deferred revenue | $250 |
| 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 | $98,627 |
| Total liabilities | $303,798 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $295,940 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $99,353 |
| 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 | $699,091 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Nebraska Humanities Council has awarded $298,598 in support to 23 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT DOCUMENTARY PURPOSE: REGRANTS | $8,700 |
HALL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PURPOSE: REGRANTS | $9,000 |
FONTENELLE FOREST PURPOSE: REGRANTS | $7,750 |
MOVEMENT IN OMAHA FOR RACIAL EQUITY PURPOSE: REGRANTS | $9,000 |
NEBRASKA INTERFAITH POWER AND LIGHT PURPOSE: REGRANTS | $6,000 |
LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS PURPOSE: REGRANTS | $6,000 |