Kentucky Humanities Council Inc University Of Kentucky
- Assets
- $6.3m
- Revenue
- $2.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Lexington, KY
- Founding
- 07/1980
- Data as of
- 10/2021
- EIN
- 31-0981031
Organization Overview
Kentucky Humanities Council Inc University Of Kentucky is located in Lexington, KY. The organization was established in 1980. 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, Kentucky Humanities Council Inc University Of Kentucky employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kentucky Humanities Council Inc University Of Kentucky 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 10/2021, Kentucky Humanities Council Inc University Of Kentucky generated $2.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 3 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.7% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 10/2021. While expenses have increased by 8.6% per year over the past 3 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 2020, Kentucky Humanities Council Inc University Of Kentucky has awarded 97 individual grants totaling $1,214,165. 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 KENTUCKY HUMANITIES COUNCIL IS DEDICATED TO TELLING KENTUCKY'S STORY THROUGH PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT CREATE A LEGACY OF PRIDE IN THE WEALTH OF KENTUCKY'S CULTURE, BUILDING CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, AND SUPPORTING LOCAL HUMANITIES PROGRAMS AND EVENTS. ACTIVITIES: LIVING HISTORY DRAMATIZATIONS, BIANNUAL MAGAZINE, MINI-GRANTS, LITERACY PROGRAM, VLOGS, PODCASTS, ETC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CHAUTAUQUA AND SPEAKER'S BUREAU PROGRAM: THIS ONGOING PROGRAM DEVELOPS HISTORICAL CHARACTERS WHO HAVE HAD AN IMPACT ON KENTUCKY'S HISTORY. THE CHARACTERS TRAVEL TO ALL 120 KENTUCKY COUNTIES TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT KENTUCKY'S HISTORY AND CULTURE. THE CHARACTERS PROVIDE PROGRAMS FOR SCHOOLS, NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND/OR COMMUNITIES TO FURTHER AWARENESS OF THE HUMANITIES. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR THE COUNCIL PROVIDED 302 PRESENTATIONS, SERVING 20,134 ATTENDEES.
PRIME TIME FAMILY READING TIME: THIS ONGOING PROGRAM ADDRESSES INTER-GENERATIONAL ILLITERACY AND TARGETS AT-RISK CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS. EACH PROGRAM LASTS 6 WEEKS AND USES AWARD-WINNING HUMANITIES BASED CHILDREN'S BOOKS TO HELP FAMILIES BECOME LIFE-LONG READERS AND LEARN TO TALK ABOUT LIFE-CHANGING ISSUES. DURING THE FISCAL YEAR, WE SERVED 2,105 AT RISK CHILDREN AND THEIR PARENTS.
THE KENTUCKY BOOK FAIR (KBF): AN ANNUAL TWO-DAY EVENT, FURTHERS THE COUNCIL'S MISSION BY INTRODUCING KENTUCKY READERS OF ALL AGES TO AUTHORS AND BOOKS THAT ARE RELEVANT TO THE COMMONWEALTH AND GENERATING DISCUSSIONS OF HUMANITIES TOPICS. THE COUNCIL RECEIVED A GRANT FROM THE PULITZER PRIZE CENTENNIAL CAMPFIRES INITIATIVE ALLOWING FOR THE ENHANCEMENT, EXPANSION AND ELEVATION OF THE KBF, OUR STATE'S PREMIER LITERARY EVENT. INCLUDING STUDENTS, EDUCATORS, AND MEMBERS OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC THERE WERE 7,615 ATTENDEES AT THE KENTUCKY BOOK FAIR AND KBF SCHOOL DAYS.
GENERAL PROGRAMS: THE COUNCIL BRINGS TOGETHER SCHOLARS AND NON-SCHOLARS TO DEVELOP PROGRAMS WHICH EXPLORE AND APPLY THE HUMANITIES TO ISSUES OF CURRENT PUBLIC INTEREST. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH SEVERAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING A BIANNUAL MAGAZINE, SPECIAL EVENTS, AND SMALL REGRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT THEIR EFFORTS IN FURTHERING HUMANITIES. WE DISTRIBUTED 50,000 COPIES OF OUR SIGNATURE PUBLICATION "KENTUCKY HUMANITIES" MAGAZINE. SPECIAL EVENTS INCLUDED KENTUCKY READS: "DEAR ANN" PUBLIC DISCUSSIONS, YOUTH INNOVATION IN RURAL AMERICA MEDIA PROGRAMS, SMITHSONIAN VOICES AND VOTES TRAVELING EXHIBITION, AND MINI-GRANTS TO FUND GRASSROOTS PROGRAMS. THE COUNCIL CONTINUED WITH THE MEDIA PROGRAM "THINK HUMANITIES", PRODUCING 49 PODCASTS AND 1,044 THINK HISTORY. THROUGH SPECIAL PROGRAMMING WE REACHED 856,253 PEOPLE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brian Clardy Vice Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Judith Rhoads Board Of Directors | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Charles Boteler Chairman To Dec 2022 | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Martha Clark Secretary To Dec 2022 | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Chelsea Brislin Board Of Directors | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Clarence Glover Treasurer To Dec 2022 | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,079,996 |
| Investment income | $92,665 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $41 |
| 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 | $2,225,439 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $156,095 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $232,558 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $38,246 |
| Other employee benefits | $42,261 |
| Payroll taxes | $31,275 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $11,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $37,000 |
| Advertising and promotion | $56,397 |
| Office expenses | $10,854 |
| Information technology | $7,375 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $851 |
| Travel | $10,921 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $930 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $253 |
| Insurance | $5,675 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,870,085 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $130,022 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $794,369 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $10,000 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $19,845 |
| 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 | $30,143 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $5,275,978 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $36,442 |
| Total assets | $6,307,616 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $99,095 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $53,249 |
| 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 | $152,344 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,136,056 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,019,216 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $6,155,272 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Kentucky Humanities Council Inc University Of Kentucky has awarded $110,000 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
GOVERNOR'S SCHOLARS PROGRAM FOUNDATION INC PURPOSE: PROGRAM FOR OUTSTANDING HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN KENTUCKY | $10,000 |
APPALSHOP INC PURPOSE: DISASTER RELIEF PROGRAM | $20,000 |
HINDMAN SETTLEMENT SCHOOL PURPOSE: DISASTER RELIEF PROGRAM | $20,000 |
APPALACHIAN ARTISAN CENTER OF KENTUCKY PURPOSE: DISASTER RELIEF PROGRAM | $20,000 |
KNOTT COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY PURPOSE: DISASTER RELIEF PROGRAM | $20,000 |
WAYLAND HISTORICAL SOCIETY PURPOSE: DISASTER RELIEF PROGRAM | $20,000 |