Georgia Humanities Council Inc is located in Atlanta, GA. The organization was established in 1978. 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 10/2023, Georgia Humanities Council Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Georgia Humanities Council 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 10/2023, Georgia Humanities Council Inc generated $1.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 10/2023. While expenses have increased by 1.2% 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 2020, Georgia Humanities Council Inc has awarded 117 individual grants totaling $1,504,088. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
GEORGIA HUMANITIES CONNECTS PEOPLE AND COMMUNITIES TO ENCOURAGE UNDERSTANDING AND INSPIRE HOPE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GEORGIA HUMANITIES ORGANIZES AND CARRIES OUT PROGRAMS THAT BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER IN LEARNING AND CONVERSATION THAT TAKE PLACE IN LIBRARIES, MUSEUMS, HISTORICAL SOCIETIES AND OTHER COMMUNITY VENUES IN CIITES AND SMALL TOWNS. GEORGIA HUMANITIES ALSO CONVENES PROGRAMS FOR TEACHERS, STUDENTS, AND FAMILIES. CORE PROGRAMS INCLUDE GRANTS (SUPPORTED BY STATE OF GEORGIA FUNDS), NATIONAL HISTORY DAY GEORGIA, AND THE NEW GEORGIA ENCYCLOPEDIA (ONLINE PUBLICATION).
GRANTS ARE MADE WITH NEH AND STATE OF GEORGIA FUNDS, ACCORDING TO PROVISIONS FROM THE STATE AND THE NEH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Laura Mccarty President | Officer | 40 | $140,697 |
Thomas E Daniel Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr Annie Hunt Burriss Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Delores Lazare White Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ira Jackson Jr Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Joseph B Alonso Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,535,410 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $275,296 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,810,706 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $11,916 |
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 | $1,822,622 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $69,359 |
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. | $146,359 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,318 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $554,217 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $209,174 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $33,613 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $4,669 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $63,859 |
Advertising and promotion | $25,360 |
Office expenses | $15,404 |
Information technology | $55,014 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $75,681 |
Travel | $67,897 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $31,199 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $47,743 |
Insurance | $4,085 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,679,008 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $192,470 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $693,006 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $277,160 |
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 | $39,700 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $49,129 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $341,160 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $1,592,625 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $43,111 |
Grants payable | $20,139 |
Deferred revenue | $18,000 |
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 | $624,748 |
Total liabilities | $705,998 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $476,248 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $410,379 |
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 | $1,592,625 |
Over the last fiscal year, Georgia Humanities Council Inc has awarded $1,016,913 in support to 72 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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ALTAMA MUSEUM OF ART & HISTORY PURPOSE: SUPPORT CULTURAL AND HUMANITIES-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $11,000 |
ALBANY MUSEUM OF ART PURPOSE: SUPPORT CULTURAL AND HUMANITIES-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $12,000 |
ANDREW LOW HOUSE MUSEUM PURPOSE: SUPPORT CULTURAL AND HUMANITIES-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $14,225 |
ANDREW COLLEGE PURPOSE: SUPPORT CULTURAL AND HUMANITIES-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $13,250 |
ATLANTA CIVIC CIRCLE PURPOSE: SUPPORT CULTURAL AND HUMANITIES-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $13,000 |
ATLANTA JEWISH COMMITTEE PURPOSE: SUPPORT CULTURAL AND HUMANITIES-BASED EDUCATION PROGRAMS | $20,000 |