Chicago Humanities Festival
- Assets
- $20.4m
- Revenue
- $6.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 33
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 12/1996
- Data as of
- 02/2022
- EIN
- 36-7148236
Organization Overview
Chicago Humanities Festival is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (A99) the organization is classified as: Arts, Culture & Humanities N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 02/2022, Chicago Humanities Festival employed 33 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chicago Humanities Festival 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 02/2022, Chicago Humanities Festival generated $6.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 02/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.8% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE PUBLIC APPRECIATION, UNDERSTANDING AND SUPPORT OF THE HUMANITIES THROUGH FESTIVALS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE CHICAGO HUMANITIES FESTIVAL IS COMMITTED TO PROGRAMMING THAT ADDRESSES THE MOST CHALLENGING CONVERSATIONS, DEBATES, AND IDEAS IN AMERICAN SOCIETY, AND CONTRIBUTES TO THE QUALITY AND RANGE OF OUR CIVIC AND CULTURAL DISCOURSE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Phillip Bahar Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $270,570 |
Alison Cuddy Artistic Director | 40 | $183,567 | |
Wes Moran Director Of Finance & Operati | 40 | $134,970 | |
Amber Belcher Director Of Development | 40 | $125,050 | |
Kristen Fallica Director Of Marketing | 40 | $106,510 | |
Scott Smith Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $521,193 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $244,150 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,388,574 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $91,139 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,153,917 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $217,771 |
| Investment income | $178,192 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $79,594 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$50,070 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,135,727 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| 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. | $270,570 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $90,190 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,579,728 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $73,952 |
| Other employee benefits | $132,901 |
| Payroll taxes | $158,400 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $32,422 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $77,969 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $48,783 |
| Information technology | $41,383 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $166,687 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,597 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $67,185 |
| Insurance | $13,867 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,853,368 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,501,479 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $754,348 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $763,735 |
| 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 | $107,172 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $530,093 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $14,776,706 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $20,433,533 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $234,149 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| 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 | $234,149 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $4,374,758 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $15,824,626 |
| 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 | $20,433,533 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Chicago Humanities Festival has recieved totaling $182,510.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Robert R Mccormick Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $125,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $27,010 |
Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: Sponsorship of 2021 Annual Benefit & Celebration | $12,000 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: ARTS AND CULTURE | $11,000 |
John R Halligan Charitable Fund Bannockburn, IL PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED FOR GENERAL USE OF CHARITY | $7,000 |
Gavlin Family Foundation Evanston, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $500 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $14,059,894 |
| Earnings | $990,840 |
| Net Contributions | $32,233 |
| Ending Balance | $15,082,967 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Gps Education Partners Inc Waukesha, WI | $3,399,978 | $6,380,793 |
Chicago Humanities Festival Chicago, IL | $20,433,533 | $6,135,727 |
The Independent Living Center Inc Joplin, MO | $6,998,222 | $3,154,564 |
Ashley For The Arts Ltd Arcadia, WI | $72,807 | $2,501,773 |
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Demolay International Kansas City, MO | $3,448,662 | $1,614,271 |
Kansas City Chapter Of Young Audiences Inc Kansas City, MO | $5,162,996 | $1,143,353 |
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Morrison-Shearer Foundation Northbrook, IL | $7,463,772 | $384,897 |