North Dakota Humanities Council
- Assets
- $606.1k
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Bismarck, ND
- Founding
- 03/1974
- Data as of
- 10/2022
- EIN
- 45-0318487
Organization Overview
North Dakota Humanities Council, operating under the name Humanities North Dakota, is located in Bismarck, ND. The organization was established in 1974. 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 10/2022, Humanities North Dakota employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Humanities North Dakota 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, Humanities North Dakota generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.2m during the year ending 10/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.5% 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.
Since 2015, Humanities North Dakota has awarded 116 individual grants totaling $1,868,763. 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:
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THE NORTH DAKOTA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INVESTS IN THE PEOPLE OF NORTH DAKOTA BY CREATING AND SUSTAINING HUMANITIES PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE US WITH A BETTER UNDERSTANDING OF THE PAST, A BETTER ANALYSIS OF THE PRESENT, AND A BETTER VISION FOR THE FUTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GAME CHANGER SERIES: PROGRAMS FEATURING NOTABLE SCHOLARS AND EXPERTS DISCUSSING CONTEMPORARY ISSUES USING A BALANCED, HUMANITIES-BASED APPROACH. PAST PROGRAMS HAVE DISCUSSED THE CONSTITUTIONAL PRINCIPLES, ETHNIC CULTURES, RACE, AND POLITICS. THE NDHC HOSTED 11 VIRTUAL PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR AND REACHED AN ESTIMATED AUDIENCE OF 965 PEOPLE
SHARP ACT GRANT PROGRAM: THE PURPOSE OF THE SHARP ACT GRANT PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS WHOSE PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN ADVERSELY AFFECTED BY THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. THE GRANTS ARE MEANT TO HELP THESE ORGANIZATIONS MAINTAIN THEIR PUBLIC HUMANITIES PROGRAMS AND RETAIN THEIR CORE EMPLOYEES. TWENTY ONE ORGANIZATIONS RECEIVED FUNDS AND WERE ABLE TO SUSTAIN THEIR HUMANITIES PROGRAMS AS A RESULT OF THE SHARP ACT GRANT PROGRAM.
PUBLIC UNIVERSITY: ONLINE CLASSES ARE OFFERED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC WHICH PROVIDE AN IN-DEPTH ANALYSIS AND DISCUSSION ON A WIDE-RANGE OF HUMANITIES TOPICS. IN THE PAST, THESE 6-WEEK CLASSES HAVE DISCUSSED THE U.S. CONSTITUTION, RACE IN AMERICAN LIFE, ETHICAL ISSUES, AND THE CHALLENGES FACING OUR DEMOCRACY. DURING THE PAST YEAR, THE NDHC HOSTED 16 CLASSES AND HAD A TOTAL ATTENDANCE OF 325 PEOPLE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brenna Gerhardt Executive Director | Officer | 45 | $116,522 |
Kenneth Glass Associate Director | Officer | 40 | $102,350 |
Amy Stromsodt Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Lyle Best Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Paige Baker Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Dennis Cooley Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,112,010 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $98,229 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,210,239 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $23,070 |
| Investment income | $753 |
| 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 | $1,234,062 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $186,425 |
| 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. | $248,482 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $151,477 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $135,981 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $226 |
| Payroll taxes | $28,850 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $17,349 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $250,888 |
| Advertising and promotion | $24,201 |
| Office expenses | $91,814 |
| Information technology | $9,975 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $36,403 |
| Travel | $71,087 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,058 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $15,104 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,105 |
| Insurance | $2,067 |
| All other expenses | $13,920 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,161,100 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $79,967 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $261,010 |
| 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 | $251,098 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $14,007 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $606,082 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,108 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $295,941 |
| 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 | $310,049 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $205,508 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $90,525 |
| 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 | $606,082 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, North Dakota Humanities Council has awarded $115,797 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Bismarck, ND PURPOSE: Humanities Programs - SHARP Funding | $10,000 |
Bismarck, ND PURPOSE: Humanities Programs - SHARP Funding | $10,000 |
Fargo, ND PURPOSE: Humanities Programs | $10,000 |
Fargo, ND PURPOSE: Humanities Program | $10,000 |
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA PURPOSE: Humanities Programs | $10,000 |
Medora, ND PURPOSE: Humanities Programs - SHARP Funding | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that North Dakota Humanities Council has recieved totaling $24.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $24 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $35,362 |
| Earnings | -$6,045 |
| Admin Expense | $321 |
| Net Contributions | $655 |
| Ending Balance | $29,651 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Minnesota Humanities Center St Paul, MN | $15,490,899 | $2,258,980 |
Metropolitan Regional Arts Council St Paul, MN | $2,676,962 | $5,717,209 |
Humanties Montana Missoula, MT | $548,269 | $1,292,883 |
Reif Arts Council Grand Rapids, MN | $641,981 | $1,377,956 |
Central Minnesota Arts Board Foley, MN | $714,262 | $1,088,614 |
North Dakota Humanities Council Bismarck, ND | $606,082 | $1,234,062 |
Arts Council Of Big Sky Big Sky, MT | $1,365,916 | $1,170,034 |
Southwest Minnesota Arts Council Marshall, MN | $626,781 | $1,000,524 |
Lake Region Arts Council Inc Fergus Falls, MN | $216,379 | $880,468 |
The Arrowhead Regional Arts Council Duluth, MN | $446,160 | $773,386 |
Five Wings Arts Council Staples, MN | $220,066 | $685,150 |
Rapid City Fine Arts Council Inc Rapid City, SD | $845,941 | $690,074 |