Ohio Humanities Council
- Assets
- $1.7m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Founding
- 05/1977
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 31-0901572
Organization Overview
Ohio Humanities Council is located in Columbus, OH. The organization was established in 1977. 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 12/2022, Ohio Humanities Council employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Ohio 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 12/2022, Ohio Humanities Council generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.1m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.3% 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, Ohio Humanities Council has awarded 301 individual grants totaling $3,723,697. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE OHIO HUMANITIES COUNCIL IS AN OHIO INDEPENDENT NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WHOSE PRINCIPAL BUSINESS ACTIVITY IS TO PROMOTE THE HUMANITIES THROUGH GRANTS, PUBLIC PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY PROJECTS TO HELP INDIVIDUALS EXPLORE AND BE INSPIRED BY THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE.OHIO HUMANITIES IS THE STATE-BASED PARTNER OF THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES. WE ARE SUPPORTED BY ANNUAL APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES, AS WELL AS CONTRIBUTIONS FROM PRIVATE SOURCES. THE STATE HUMANITIES COUNCILS ARE A UNIQUE PROGRAM ESTABLISHED BY CONGRESSIONAL MANDATE; THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT AWARDS ANNUAL OPERATING GRANTS TO EACH OF THE 56 STATE AND TERRITORIAL COUNCILS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GRANTS - USING A PORTION OF ITS ANNUAL APPROPRIATION FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES, THE ORGANIZATION AWARDS GRANTS TO OTHER OHIO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO PROMOTE LIFELONG LEARNING FOR OUT-OF-SCHOOL ADULTS. THESE GRANTS SUPPORT LECTURES, WORKSHOPS, CONFERENCES, MUSEUM EXHIBITS, AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS.
OTHER COUNCIL PROGRAMS - OTHER COUNCIL PROJECTS INCLUDE A VARIETY OF PROJECTS THAT HELP PROMOTE THE HUMANITIES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF OHIO.
LUMEN MAGAZINE - LUMEN MAGAZINE IS PRODUCED TO PROVIDE IN-DEPTH HUMANITIES PERSPECTIVES ON OHIO STORIES FOR THE GENERAL READING PUBLIC
LINCOLN SCHOOL PROJECT - THE OHIO HUMANITIES COUNCIL SUPPORTS AND PROVIDES AWARENESS REGARDING THE LINCOLN SCHOOL MARCHERS OF HILLSBORO, OHIO IN AN EFFORT TO COMBAT RACIAL DISCRIMINATION AND PROMOTE INTEGRATION IN OHIO.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Mary Jane Pajk Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Harold Niehaus PHD Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dan Moder Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Scott Miller Edd Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vladimir Kogan PHD Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Katherine Fell PHD Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,039,499 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $97,896 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,137,395 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,200 |
| Investment income | $41,810 |
| 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 | $2,183,463 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $697,408 |
| 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. | $130,145 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $46,961 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $420,764 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $91,614 |
| Payroll taxes | $41,760 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $4,455 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,304 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $32,501 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $278,696 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $36,020 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $74,464 |
| Travel | $14,194 |
| 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 | $20,594 |
| Insurance | $2,887 |
| All other expenses | $7,072 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,112,090 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $73,284 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $263,086 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $63,534 |
| 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 | $41,680 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $103,210 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $39,613 |
| Other assets | $1,097,960 |
| Total assets | $1,682,367 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $124,064 |
| Grants payable | $128,975 |
| 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 | $417,011 |
| Total liabilities | $670,050 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,012,317 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $1,682,367 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Ohio Humanities Council has awarded $612,287 in support to 52 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
WE AMPLIFY VOICES PURPOSE: SUPPORT HUMANITIES IN THE STATE OF OHIO | $20,000 |
TRUMBULL COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY PURPOSE: SUPPORT HUMANITIES IN THE STATE OF OHIO | $20,000 |
HOLOCAUST AND HUMANITY CENTER PURPOSE: SUPPORT HUMANITIES IN THE STATE OF OHIO | $19,940 |
EAST MOUNT ZION BAPTIST CHURCH PURPOSE: SUPPORT HUMANITIES IN THE STATE OF OHIO | $20,000 |
MIDSTORY PURPOSE: SUPPORT HUMANITIES IN THE STATE OF OHIO | $19,800 |
CINCINNATI ARTS MUSEUM PURPOSE: SUPPORT HUMANITIES IN THE STATE OF OHIO | $19,274 |