Illinois Humanities Council Incorporated
- Assets
- $4.5m
- Revenue
- $6.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 01/1985
- Data as of
- 10/2022
- EIN
- 37-0971586
Organization Overview
Illinois Humanities Council Incorporated is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1985. 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 10/2022, Illinois Humanities Council Incorporated employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Illinois Humanities Council Incorporated 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 10/2022, Illinois Humanities Council Incorporated generated $6.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $3.9m during the year ending 10/2022. While expenses have increased by 0.9% per year over the past 5 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 2018, Illinois Humanities Council Incorporated has awarded 206 individual grants totaling $1,911,910. 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
FOSTERING A CULTURE IN WHICH THE HUMANITIES ARE A VITAL PART OF THE LIVES OF INDVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ILLINOIS HUMANITIES ENGAGES THE HUMANTIES AS A TOOL TO STIMULATE CONVERSATIONS AND ENGAGEMENT AMONG DIVERSE PUBLICS ABOUT THE IDEAS AND ISSUES THAT MATTER AND EXTENDS ITS REACH BY MAING GRANTS TO OTHER ILLINOIS ORGANIZATIONS.PUBLIC POLICY - BRINGING PEOPLE ACROSS LINES OF IDEOLOGY, RACE, AND SOCIOECONOMIC STATUS TOGETHER FOR CONSTRUCTIVE PUBLIC POLICY DISCUSSIONS AND TO INCREASE THE PUBLIC'S AWARENESS OF OUR DEMOGRAPHIC SYSTEMS.MEDIA AND JOURNALISM - ILLINOIS HUMANITIES' MEDIA AND JOURNALISM PROGRAMMING AIMS TO BUILD DIALOGUE AND COLLABORATION BETWEEN JOURNALISTS AND THE PUBLIC AT ALL STAGES OF THE REPORTING PROCESS, AND TO FOSTER MORE RESPONSIVE, COMMUNITY-CEENTERED PRACTICES IN THE MEDIA SECTOR.ART - IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH ART THRIVES BY SUPPORTING ALL FORMS OF ART AND COMBATING NOTIONS OF EXCLUSIVITY.EDUCATION - THE EDUCATION DIVISION IS COMMITTED TO INCREASING ACCESS TO HUMANITIES-BASED EDUCATION AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING FOR K-12 STUDENTS, TEACHERS, AND ADULTS THROUGHOUT ILLINOIS.
GRANTS FUND PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE THAT BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER FOR INQUIRY AND CONVERSATION - DISCUSSING AND LEARNING ABOUT THE DIGITAL HUMANITIES, TARGETING AND ENGAGING NEW AUDIENCES, MAKING PUBLIC HUMANTIES PROGRAMMING MORE ENGAGING AND INTERACTIVE, AND INCREASING STRATEGIC PLANNING AND SUSTAINABLE COLLABORATION. IN FISCAL YEAR 2022, THE GRANT PROGRAM AWARDED $708,871 IN COMMUNITY GRANTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Gabrielle Lyon Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $169,028 |
Mae P Hong Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bridget Hayman Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Verett A Mims Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jai L Winston Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
John S Bracken Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Circles And Ciphers Contracted Services | 10/30/19 | $137,108 |
Central American Martyrs Center Contracted Services | 10/30/19 | $136,681 |
Open Center For The Arts Contracted Services | 10/30/19 | $135,880 |
Bright Start Community Outreach Corporat Contracted Services | 10/30/19 | $135,880 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $197,711 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,157,643 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,969,927 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,325,281 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $5,168 |
| 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 | $6,335,999 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $644,471 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $64,400 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $175,686 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,569 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,062,673 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $172,944 |
| Payroll taxes | $104,400 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $194,578 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $700,414 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $20,053 |
| Information technology | $33,273 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $151,879 |
| Travel | $66,533 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $168,279 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,687 |
| Insurance | $4,342 |
| All other expenses | $7,481 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,937,026 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $175,253 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,876,858 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $2,159,486 |
| 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 | $61,876 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $25,842 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $190,117 |
| Total assets | $4,489,432 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $252,555 |
| Grants payable | $242,150 |
| 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 | $101,601 |
| Total liabilities | $596,306 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $788,810 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $3,104,316 |
| 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 | $4,489,432 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Illinois Humanities Council Incorporated has awarded $453,600 in support to 51 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
6018NORTH PURPOSE: EJ 2021 Grant for grant cycle 20210 | $6,100 |
ADLER UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: EJ 2021 Grant for grant cycle 20210 | $6,100 |
BENEDICTINE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: EJ 2021 Grant for grant cycle 20210 | $6,000 |
BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UOI PURPOSE: EJ 2021 Grant for grant cycle 20210 | $6,000 |
BOARD OF TRUSTEES WESTERN IL PURPOSE: 2022 Foreground Rural Initiative Gr | $10,000 |
CAIRO HISTORICAL PRESERVATION PURPOSE: 2022 Foreground Rural Initiative Gr | $10,000 |