Humorology Inc is located in Madison, WI. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Humorology Inc 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 09/2021, Humorology Inc generated $152.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $150.5k during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 0.6% per year over the past 6 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO RAISE MONEY FOR A LOCAL CHARITY IN NEED. WE ARE DEDICATED TO SIX CORE VALUES: CREATIVITY, COMMUNITY, EXCELLENCE, INTEGRITY, LEADERSHIP, AND LOCAL PHILANTHROPY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HUMOROLOGY, OR "HUMO" FOR SHORT, IS AN ANNUAL MUSICAL/VARIETY SHOW THAT TAKES PLACE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON IN APRIL OF EACH YEAR. HUMOROLOGY HAS BEEN A UW - MADISON TRADITION SINCE 1948, TOUCHING THE LIVES OF STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE FRIENDSHIPS THAT ARE MADE, AND FUNDS THAT ARE RAISED. EACH YEAR, OVER 600 STUDENTS SPEND THE COURSE OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR ON A TEAM (CAST), WRITING, COMPOSING, CHOREOGRAPHING, AND DIRECTING ORIGINAL MINI-MUSICAL COMEDIES. THIS YEAR, NINE CASTS WILL COMPETE FOR SIX SPOTS IN THE FINAL SHOW. THE CASTS ALSO COMPETE AGAINST ONE ANOTHER TO RAISE THE MOST MONEY FOR THE PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERS HUMOROLOGY CHOOSES TO DONATE TO THAT YEAR.THIS COMPETITIVE SPIRIT HAS ALLOWED HUMOROLOGY TO DONATE $185,000 TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF DANE COUNTY AND THE DANE COUNTY CHAPTER OF UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY, $195,000 TO THE RAINBOW PROJECT, $234,500 TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE, OVER $400,000 TO THE BADGER CHILDHOOD CANCER NETWORK AND OVER $335,000 FOR BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK. THIS PAST YEAR, WE RAISED OVER $145,000 FOR BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF DANE COUNTY.
HUMOROLOGY, OR "HUMO" FOR SHORT, IS AN ANNUAL MUSICAL/VARIETY SHOW THAT TAKES PLACE AT THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN - MADISON IN APRIL OF EACH YEAR. HUMOROLOGY HAS BEEN A UW - MADISON TRADITION SINCE 1948, TOUCHING THE LIVES OF STUDENTS AND THE COMMUNITY THROUGH THE FRIENDSHIPS THAT ARE MADE, AND FUNDS THAT ARE RAISED. EACH YEAR, OVER 600 STUDENTS SPEND THE COURSE OF THE ACADEMIC YEAR ON A TEAM (CAST), WRITING, COMPOSING, CHOREOGRAPHING, AND DIRECTING ORIGINAL MINI-MUSICAL COMEDIES. THIS YEAR, NINE CASTS WILL COMPETE FOR SIX SPOTS IN THE FINAL SHOW. THE CASTS ALSO COMPETE AGAINST ONE ANOTHER TO RAISE THE MOST MONEY FOR THE PHILANTHROPIC PARTNERS HUMOROLOGY CHOOSES TO DONATE TO THAT YEAR.THIS COMPETITIVE SPIRIT HAS ALLOWED HUMOROLOGY TO DONATE $185,000 TO THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF DANE COUNTY AND THE DANE COUNTY CHAPTER OF UNITED CEREBRAL PALSY, $195,000 TO THE RAINBOW PROJECT, $234,500 TO THE NEIGHBORHOOD HOUSE, OVER $400,000 TO THE BADGER CHILDHOOD CANCER NETWORK AND OVER $335,000 FOR BLESSINGS IN A BACKPACK. THIS PAST YEAR, WE RAISED OVER $145,000 FOR BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF DANE COUNTY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Marley Vogel Sponsorship Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jack Seffinger Philanthropy Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Riley Wistrom Executive Producer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Julia Friedman Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Allison Heider Financial Administrator | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Lindsay Cohen Executive Producer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $152,219 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $152,219 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $1 |
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 | $152,220 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $145,000 |
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 | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,095 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $15 |
Information technology | $334 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,054 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $150,498 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,247 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $5,536 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $6,783 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,783 |
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 | $6,783 |
Over the last fiscal year, Humorology Inc has awarded $396,520 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Madison, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $390,520 |
Madison, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,000 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Humorology Inc has recieved totaling $5,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Yot Full Circle Foundation Tulsa, OK PURPOSE: MADISON CAMPUS TDX | $5,000 |
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Samaritas Detroit, MI | $92,322,257 | $101,009,415 |
Goodwill Industries Of North Central Wisc Inc Menasha, WI | $88,771,633 | $81,283,932 |
Childrens Home & Aid Society Of Illinois Chicago, IL | $55,063,389 | $78,192,284 |
Lutheran Social Services Of Illinois Des Plaines, IL | $62,918,656 | $74,591,812 |
Catholic Charities Of The Archdiocese Of St Paul & Mpls St Paul, MN | $180,924,652 | $74,331,650 |
Hawkeye Area Community Action Program Inc Hiawatha, IA | $14,892,193 | $63,434,127 |
Northeast Michigan Community Service Agency Inc Alpena, MI | $18,757,719 | $61,175,867 |
Community Advocates Inc Milwaukee, WI | $18,692,383 | $54,333,478 |
Lutheran Social Services Of Wisconsin And Upper Michigan West Allis, WI | $89,212,422 | $59,977,625 |
Ada S Mckinley Community Services Inc Chicago, IL | $17,309,260 | $43,710,701 |
Oakland Livingston Human Service Agency Pontiac, MI | $13,027,900 | $40,800,569 |
Christian Social Service Of Illinois Belleville, IL | $18,359,176 | $39,517,456 |