Fed Of State Humanities Councils
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Arlington, VA
- Founding
- 06/1980
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 35-1409894
Organization Overview
Fed Of State Humanities Councils is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Fed Of State Humanities Councils employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Fed Of State Humanities Councils 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 12/2023, Fed Of State Humanities Councils generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (4.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.6%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Fed Of State Humanities Councils has awarded 223 individual grants totaling $6,452,830. 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
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR THE STATE AND JURISDICTIONAL HUMANITIES COUNCILS AND STRIVE TO CREATE GREATER AWARENESS OF THE HUMANITIES IN PUBLIC AND PRIVATE LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
NATIONAL HUMANITIES CONFERENCE - ESTABLISHED IN 1978 BY THE FEDERATION, THE NATIONAL HUMANITIES CONFERENCE ("NHC") WAS ORIGINALLY DESIGNED AS A RESOURCE TO BRING TOGETHER THE NATIONWIDE NETWORK OF THE STATE AND JURISDICTIONAL HUMANITIES COUNCILS AND THOSE INTERESTED IN ADVANCING THE WORK OF THE PUBLIC HUMANITIES. IN 2015, THE FEDERATION AND THE NATIONAL HUMANITIES ALLIANCE ("NHA") PARTNERED TO MAKE THE CONFERENCE AVAILABLE TO BOTH PUBLIC AND ACADEMIC HUMANITIES PRACTITIONERS TO ADDRESS LOCAL AND NATIONAL CHALLENGES THROUGH THE LENS OF THE HUMANITIES AND TO SPARK INNOVATIVE COLLABORATIONS, CONVERSATIONS, AND RESEARCH WHILE BROADENING THE IMPACT AND RELEVANCE OF THE HUMANITIES IN EVERYDAY AMERICAN LIFE.
INFORMATION EXCHANGE - THE FEDERATION HOSTS SEVERAL INTERNAL LISTSERVS FOR ITS MEMBERSHIP AS WELL AS A MORE GENERAL ONE THAT CONNECTS MEMBERS WITH MAJOR PARTNERS, INCLUDING THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES ("NEH") AND NHA. ADDITIONALLY, THE FEDERATION SUPPORTS A NUMBER OF NEWSLETTERS THAT BRING INFORMATION ABOUT THE NATIONAL HUMANITIES CONFERENCE, ADVOCACY, HUMANITIES COMMUNITY, AND FEDERATION TO ITS MEMBERS. IN 2018, THE FEDERATION BEGAN COLLABORATING WITH NHA TO DEVELOP AND DISTRIBUTE A JOINT CONGRESSIONAL NEWSLETTER THAT FEATURES NEWS ABOUT NHA AND FEDERATION MEMBERS, NEH, AND OTHER MAJOR HUMANITIES COMMUNITY INFORMATION. THIS NEWSLETTER IS DISTRIBUTED TO STAFF MEMBERS IN THE HOUSE HUMANITIES AND SENATE CULTURAL CAUCUSES.HUMANITIES ON THE HILL ("HOH") - THE FEDERATION'S ANNUAL ADVOCACY EVENT, WHICH BRINGS HUMANITIES COUNCIL ADVOCATES TOGETHER FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY TO DEMONSTRATE THE IMPORTANCE OF FUNDING FOR NEH AND THE NEH FEDERAL/STATE PARTNERSHIP, IS A THREE-DAY EVENT THAT INCLUDES A MEMBERS ORIENTATION AND BRIEFING, CONGRESSIONAL RECEPTION, AND A MEMBERS ONLY DEBRIEF. THIS EVENT PROVIDES AN OPPORTUNITY FOR FEDERATION MEMBERS TO MEET WITH THEIR CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES, SHARE ADVOCACY BEST PRACTICES, AND PRESENT A UNITED MESSAGE ABOUT THE VALUE OF THE HUMANITIES. OFTEN, CONGRESSIONAL REPRESENTATIVES AND STAFFERS SHARE REMARKS AT THE BRIEFING AND CONGRESSIONAL RECEPTION.
SPECIAL PROJECTS AND OTHER PROGRAMS - THESE PROGRAMS PROMOTE WORKING WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT THE PUBLIC HUMANITIES AND RELATE TO DISCRETE PROJECTS, WHICH ARE CARRIED OUT WITHIN A SPECIFIED TIME.NEH-FUNDED EQUITABLE ACCESS GRANTS FOR THE NHC - IN 2023, NEH FUNDED 30 HUMANISTS TO ATTEND NHC IN INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA. IN 2023, GRANT FUNDS SUPPORTED TRAVEL, REGISTRATION, AND LODGING FOR THE ATTENDEES, WHICH WERE FROM UNDERREPRESENTED GROUPS, ENABLING THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS AND MEET WITH NEH SENIOR LEADERSHIP, INCLUDING THE NEH CHAIR.SHARING STORIES AND LISTENING TO ONE ANOTHER: THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE AT 250 - IN 2023, WITH A GRANT FROM THE INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM & LIBRARY SERVICES, THE FEDERATION HOSTED A MEETING AT NHC WITH FIVE HUMANITIES COUNCILS AND THEIR LIBRARY PARTNERS. THE BULK OF THE WORK FOR THIS GRANT WILL HAPPEN IN 2024. THIS PROJECT IS DEVOTED TO POSITIONING COMMUNITY INSTITUTIONS TO HELP AMERICANS, WHEREVER THEY COME FROM AND WHOEVER THEY ARE, MARK AND MAKE SENSE OF THE 250TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE TOGETHER.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dr Phoebe Stein President | Officer | 40 | $160,000 |
Paxton Williams Chair Until Oct., Then Imm. Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Eva Caldera Director Until Oct., Then Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Susan Mccarthy Imm. Past Chair Until Oct. 2023 | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Terri Jett Director Until Oct., Then Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kevin Lindsey Vice Chair Until Oct., Then Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Westin Bonaventure Hotel & Suites Lodging, Catering, Space Rental | 12/30/23 | $142,152 |
Indianapolis Marriott Downtown Catering & Accommodations | 12/30/23 | $125,332 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $1,126,495 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $132,565 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,259,060 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $288,617 |
| Investment income | $28,875 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $26,621 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,608,567 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $3,821 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $37,132 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $184,167 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $47,372 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $436,787 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $34,614 |
| Other employee benefits | $40,325 |
| Payroll taxes | $46,685 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,129 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $37,800 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $89,514 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $438 |
| Fees for services: Other | $60,588 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $87,402 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $115,620 |
| Travel | $154,300 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $144,296 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $23,229 |
| Insurance | $8,794 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,640,829 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $25,934 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $535,746 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $36,400 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $18,965 |
| 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 | $15,041 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $56,852 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $587,488 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $550,092 |
| Total assets | $1,826,518 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $27,436 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $305,146 |
| 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 | $610,006 |
| Total liabilities | $942,588 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $849,401 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $34,529 |
| 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 | $1,826,518 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Fed Of State Humanities Councils has awarded $12,300 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
NEW JERSEY COUNCIL FOR THE HUMANITIES PURPOSE: WHY IT MATTERS NATIONAL INITIATIVE | $6,100 |
VERMONT HUMANITIES COUNCIL PURPOSE: WHY IT MATTERS NATIONAL INITIATIVE | $6,200 |