Humanities Kansas Inc is located in Topeka, KS. The organization was established in 1974. 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 10/2021, Humanities Kansas Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Humanities Kansas 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 10/2020, Humanities Kansas Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 10/2020. While expenses have increased by 8.3% 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.
Since 2018, Humanities Kansas Inc has awarded 194 individual grants totaling $1,682,386. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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HUMANITIES KANSAS PROVIDES LEADERSHIP, RESOURCES, AND PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE THE UNDERSTANDING OF THE HISTORY, TRADITIONS, AND IDEAS THAT SHAPE OUR LIVES AND STRENGTHEN OUR SENSE OF COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMPETITIVE REGRANT PROGRAMHUMANITIES KANSAS, INC. PROVIDES HUMANITIES GRANTS TO KANSAS NON-PROFITS THAT FUND PUBLIC PROGRAMMING FOR LECTURES, SYMPOSIA, EXHIBITIONS AND DOCUMENTARY AND SHORT FILMS. HERITAGE GRANTS ARE AWARDED FOR PROJECTS THAT PRESERVE LOCAL HISTORY THROUGH RESEARCH, ORAL HISTORIES, THE DIGITIZATION OF PHOTOS AND RECORDS, AND FOR THE CARE OF COLLECTIONS.
TALK - TALK ABOUT LITERATURE IN KANSASTALK IS COMPRISED OF SEVERAL SERIES OF READING AND DISCUSSION PROGRAMS ON TOPICS OF POPULAR INTEREST. THESE SERIES OF 3-4 BOOKS ARE DEVELOPED AROUND A CENTRAL THEME WITH THE BOOKS PROVIDING INSIGHT INTO DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES ON THE TOPIC. GRANT AWARDS ARE MADE TO LIBRARIES AND SENIOR CENTERS TO COVER THE COST OF THE HONORARIUM AND TRAVEL OF EACH SCHOLAR/DISCUSSION LEADER. THE BOOKS FOR THE SERIES ARE DELIVERED TO THE VENUE THROUGH A GRANT PROVIDED TO THE NORTHWEST KANSAS LIBRARY SYSTEM.
SPEAKERS BUREAUSPEAKERS BUREAU AWARDS ARE PROVIDED FOR ONE HOUR PROGRAMS ON KANSAS, AMERICAN AND WORLD HISTORY, AS WELL AS OTHER TOPICS OF LOCAL OR CURRENT INTEREST. EACH PRESENTATION IS FOLLOWED BY DISCUSSION LED BY THE SCHOLAR. THE KANSAS HUMANITIES COUNCIL PROVIDES FUNDING TO MUSEUMS, LIBRARIES, AND NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO COVER THE COST OF THE HONORARIUM AND TRAVEL OF THE SCHOLAR.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Julie Mulvihill Executive Director | Officer | 37.5 | $99,539 |
Denise Mcnabb Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Lori Goetsch Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Sheilah Philip Secretary/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Jason Wesco Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Brad Allen Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,533,167 |
Investment income | $1,971 |
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 | $1,535,343 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $99,671 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $239,797 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,705 |
Other employee benefits | $12,738 |
Payroll taxes | $25,396 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $3,208 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $17,510 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $57,745 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $15,722 |
Information technology | $38,389 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $31,031 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $19,895 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,855 |
Insurance | $2,508 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,410,547 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $12,745 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $462,179 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $408,516 |
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 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $326,385 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,229,919 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $36,655 |
Grants payable | $71,702 |
Deferred revenue | $67,852 |
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 | $176,209 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,053,710 |
Over the last fiscal year, Humanities Kansas Inc has awarded $551,101 in support to 59 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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Lawrence, KS PURPOSE: PODCAST SERIES AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, STAFF RETENTION, AND NEEDED DIGITAL AND/OR OPERATIONAL TRANSITIONS FOR CULTURAL WORK IN THE POST-PANDEMIC ERA | $22,400 |
Wichita, KS PURPOSE: SERIES OF VIRTUAL ARTISTS TALKS, LECTURES, AND BOOK DISCUSSIONS AND PUBLIC LECTURE SERIES | $20,000 |
Lawrence, KS PURPOSE: DOCUMENTARY FILM PROJECT AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, STAFF RETENTION, AND NEEDED DIGITAL AND/OR OPERATIONAL TRANSITIONS FOR CULTURAL WORK IN THE POST-PANDEMIC ERA; DOCUMENTARY FILM PROJECT | $17,400 |
Wichita, KS PURPOSE: ONE-HOUR DOCUMENTARY AND DOCUMENTARY FILM | $15,000 |
Garden City, KS PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, STAFF RETENTION, AND NEEDED DIGITAL AND/OR OPERATIONAL TRANSITIONS FOR CULTURAL WORK IN THE POST-PANDEMIC ERA | $12,400 |
Hutchinson, KS PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT, STAFF RETENTION, AND NEEDED DIGITAL AND/OR OPERATIONAL TRANSITIONS FOR CULTURAL WORK IN THE POST-PANDEMIC ERA | $12,400 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Humanities Kansas Inc has recieved totaling $18,800.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $14,750 |
Mariah Fund Inc Enoch, UT PURPOSE: CROSSROAD-SMITH | $4,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50 |
Beg. Balance | $321,283 |
Earnings | $120,955 |
Admin Expense | $3,949 |
Grants | $10,000 |
Ending Balance | $428,289 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Bohemian Operating Foundation Fort Collins, CO | $26,896,792 | $478,884 |
Missouri Humanities Council St Charles, MO | $2,269,660 | $3,215,573 |
Missouri Automobile Dealers Association Jefferson City, MO | $2,471,878 | $1,969,248 |
Oklahoma Humanities Council Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $1,955,276 | $1,624,150 |
Humanities Kansas Inc Topeka, KS | $1,229,919 | $1,535,343 |
Colorado Humanities Greenwood Village, CO | $581,367 | $1,045,561 |
Central Colorado Conservancy Salida, CO | $1,671,188 | $1,443,822 |
Poetry For Personal Power Inc Kansas City, KS | $183,310 | $525,873 |
Foundation For Latin American Maryland Heights, MO | $506,272 | $94,623 |
Language Tree Inc Columbia, MO | $430,779 | $559,123 |
St Louis Inter Faith Committee On Latin America Saint Louis, MO | $127,904 | $342,914 |
Pollard Theatre Company Guthrie, OK | $1,494,800 | $489,776 |