Ohio Humanities Council
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $209.7k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Columbus, OH
- Founding
- 05/1977
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- 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 12/2021, Ohio Humanities Council employed 11 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 12/2021, Ohio Humanities Council generated $209.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (23.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $210.7k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (22.0%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Ohio Humanities Council has awarded 323 individual grants totaling $3,926,605. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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:
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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.
PATHWAYS NEWSLETTER - THE PATHWAYS NEWSLETTER IS PRODUCED TO PROVIDE IN-DEPTH HUMANITIES PERSPECTIVES ON OHIO STORIES FOR THE GENERAL READING PUBLIC
SPEAKERS' BUREAU - THE OHIO HUMANITIES COUNCIL PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL SPEAKERS TO RAISE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF HISTORY IN COMMUNITIES. THESE SPEAKERS MAY ALSO DISCUSS OTHER HUMANITIES TOPICS SUCH AS LITERATURE, PHILOSOPHY, LAW, AND ARCHAEOLOGY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rebecca Brown Asmo Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $59,941 |
Kevin Rose Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brodi Conover JD Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
David Descutner PHD Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Lance Grahn PHD Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Stacia Kuceyeski Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $208,156 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,545 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $209,701 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $10 |
| 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 | $209,711 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $82,491 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $69,169 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,000 |
| Other employee benefits | $6,090 |
| Payroll taxes | $5,428 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,097 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $2,500 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $13,510 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $4,125 |
| Information technology | $5,995 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $10,404 |
| Travel | $1,580 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,594 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $210,704 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $643,112 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $201,325 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $58,160 |
| 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 | $692 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $78,705 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $35,689 |
| Other assets | $770,590 |
| Total assets | $1,788,273 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $31,159 |
| Grants payable | $654,494 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $685,653 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,102,620 |
| 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 | $1,788,273 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Ohio Humanities Council has awarded $82,491 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Bowling Green, OH PURPOSE: SUPPORT HUMANITIES IN THE STATE OF OHIO | $20,000 |
Beachwood, OH PURPOSE: SUPPORT HUMANITIES IN THE STATE OF OHIO | $20,000 |
SHAWNEE STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: SUPPORT HUMANITIES IN THE STATE OF OHIO | $20,000 |
Elyria, OH PURPOSE: SUPPORT HUMANITIES IN THE STATE OF OHIO | $16,000 |
Akron, OH PURPOSE: SUPPORT HUMANITIES IN THE STATE OF OHIO | $6,491 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Ohio Humanities Council has recieved totaling $23,077.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Foundations Inc Columbus, OH PURPOSE: ARTS AND HUMANITIES | $10,627 |
Columbus Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $7,350 |
Greater Cincinnati Foundation Cincinnati, OH PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $5,100 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $768,980 |
| Earnings | $1,610 |
| Ending Balance | $770,590 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Greater Columbus Arts Council Inc Columbus, OH | $9,747,669 | $12,867,365 |
Arts Council Of Indianapolis Inc Indianapolis, IN | $8,597,633 | $5,263,250 |
Arts United Of Greater Fort Wayne Fort Wayne, IN | $21,534,301 | $3,773,379 |
Indiana Humanities Council Inc Indianapolis, IN | $8,992,568 | $3,654,687 |
Arts Commission Of Greater Toledo Inc Toledo, OH | $2,952,895 | $2,261,161 |
Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance Philadelphia, PA | $2,137,622 | $2,196,078 |
West Virginia Humanities Council Inc Charleston, WV | $2,418,938 | $2,018,202 |
Crooked Tree Arts Council Inc Petoskey, MI | $8,078,138 | $2,057,244 |
Berks Arts Council Reading, PA | $1,426,252 | $1,932,092 |
Lexarts Inc Lexington, KY | $1,309,442 | $1,460,251 |
Kentucky Humanities Council Inc University Of Kentucky Lexington, KY | $5,126,960 | $1,642,415 |
Fitton Center For Creative Arts Hamilton, OH | $3,761,863 | $1,165,513 |