Humanities Iowa

Organization Overview

Humanities Iowa is located in Ames, IA. The organization was established in 1976. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, 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. Humanities Iowa 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 Iowa generated $99.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (25.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $441.6k during the year ending 10/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Humanities Iowa has awarded 117 individual grants totaling $1,596,866. 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 HUMANITIES IOWA IS TO PROMOTE UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF THE PEOPLE, COMMUNITIES, CULTURE, AND STORIES OF IMPORTANCE TO IOWA AND THE NATION. HUMANITIES IOWA (HI) IS COMMITTED TO BRINGING THE HUMANITIES TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH GRANT MAKING, PUBLICATIONS, INTERACTIVE PROGRAMMING AND EVENTS. FOUNDED IN 1971, HI IS AN AFFILIATE OF THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES (NEH) IN WASHINGTON, D.C. WE PROVIDE GRANTS AND PARTNERSHIPS TO OTHER NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT FURTHER THE HUMANITIES IN THE STATE, AND WE CONDUCT OUR OWN PROGRAMS THAT SUPPORT THE HUMANITIES ACROSS IOWA. EACH YEAR WE SERVE OVER 250,000 IOWANS WITH PROGRAMMING AND PROJECTS LIKE OUR SPEAKERS BUREAU. WE HAVE A STRONG COMMITMENT TO SHARING AND SUPPORTING THE HUMANITIES WITH ALL IOWANS, AND TO BRINGING THE HUMANITIES TO LIFE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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HUMANITIES IOWA SPONSORED OVER 200 PUBLIC HISTORY PROGRAMS ACROSS THE STATE IN 2021 - PROGRAMS THAT SHOWCASED IOWA'S WEALTH OF HOME GROWN KNOWLEDGE AND TALENT TO THOUSANDS OF IOWANS AND BEYOND. HUMANITIES IOWA REMAINS COMMITTED TO MAKING EXTRAORDINARY PROGRAMMING AVAILABLE TO ALL IOWANS. DURING 2021 WE: - AWARDED OVER 115,000 IN GRANTS TO 21 IOWA NON-PROFITS; - FUNDED PUBLIC PROGRAMS AT IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA, HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, AND OTHER HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AROUND THE STATE; - SUPPORTED EXHIBITS IN DES MOINES, DUBUQUE, AND DAVENPORT; - PARTNERED WITH SIOUXLAND PUBLIC MEDIA, WATERLOO PUBLIC LIBRARY, DES MOINES METRO OPERA, IOWA WRITER'S HOUSE, CARTHA AND NUMEROUS HISTORICAL SOCIETIES;


HUMANITIES IOWA SPONSORED OVER 200 PUBLIC HISTORY PROGRAMS ACROSS THE STATE IN 2021 - PROGRAMS THAT SHOWCASED IOWA'S WEALTH OF HOME GROWN KNOWLEDGE AND TALENT TO THOUSANDS OF IOWANS AND BEYOND.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Linda Shenk
President
$0
Richard Moeller
Past Preside
$0
Karen Mitchell
Vice-Preside
$0
Trevor Harvey
Secretary
$0
Radhi Al-Mabuk
Treasurer
$0
Gretta Berghammer
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$73,142
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$73,142
Total Program Service Revenue$4,517
Investment income $21,397
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 $99,056

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Humanities Iowa has awarded $94,500 in support to 8 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

IOWA WRITERS HOUSE

PURPOSE: AUDIOBOOK

$20,000

DES MOINES METRO OPERA

PURPOSE: PERFORMANCE & DISCUS

$10,000

IOWA STATE UNIVERSITYOFFICE OF SPONSORED PROGRAMS ADMIN

PURPOSE: DISCUSSION SERIES

$7,500

IOWA MUSEUM ASSOCIATION

PURPOSE: STEPS PROGRAM

$20,000

MAINFRAME STUDIOS

PURPOSE: POETRYPALOOZA

$10,000

LINN COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

PURPOSE: EXHIBITION

$7,500
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
The Poetry Foundation
Chicago, IL
$10,267,155
Illinois Humanities Council Incorporated
Chicago, IL
$6,335,999
National Forensic League
West Des Moines, IA
$3,952,491
Theosophical Society In America
Wheaton, IL
$2,300,384
Latinos Progresando
Chicago, IL
$3,811,162
American Writers Museum
Chicago, IL
$3,145,997
Missouri Automobile Dealers Association
Jefferson City, MO
$1,991,475
Loft Inc
Minneapolis, MN
$2,615,373
Missouri Humanities Council
St Charles, MO
$3,425,523
Wisconsin Humanities Council
Madison, WI
$2,025,439
South Dakota Humanities Council
Brookings, SD
$1,414,793
The Clearing
Ellison Bay, WI
$1,241,122
Minnesota Center For Book Arts
Minneapolis, MN
$1,130,820
Wisconsin Academy Of Sciences Arts & Letters
Madison, WI
$961,124
Israelnow Education Foundation
Chicago, IL
$869,050
Open Book
Minneapolis, MN
$449,004
Language Tree Inc
Columbia, MO
$578,397
The Poetry Center Dba The Chicago Poetrey Center
Chicago, IL
$699,434
St Louis Inter Faith Committee On Latin America
Saint Louis, MO
$441,320
American Comparative Literature Association
Chicago, IL
$285,428
Foundation For Latin American
Maryland Heights, MO
$94,623
Lake View Camp And Conference Center
Pella, IA
$923,957
Humanities Iowa
Ames, IA
$99,056
Minnesota Prison Writing Workshop
St Paul, MN
$725,077
Henryk Sienkiewicz Polish School Nfp
Romeoville, IL
$301,699

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