Vermont Humanities Council
- Assets
- $3.5m
- Revenue
- $2.6m
- Investments
- $1.8m
- Employees
- 19
- Location
- Montpelier, VT
- Founding
- 07/1976
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 51-0187809
Organization Overview
Vermont Humanities Council is located in Montpelier, VT. The organization was established in 1976. 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 12/2021, Vermont Humanities Council employed 19 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Vermont Humanities Council 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 12/2021, Vermont Humanities Council generated $2.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.0% 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, Vermont Humanities Council has awarded 204 individual grants totaling $1,354,250. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
USING THE HUMANITIES, WE CONNECT WITH PEOPLE ACROSS VERMONT TO CREATE JUST, VIBRANT, AND RESILIENT COMMUNITIES AND TO INSPIRE A LIFELONG LOVE OF LEARNING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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COMMUNITY GRANTS - COMPETITIVE GRANT ROUNDS ARE HELD TO SUPPORT HUMANITIES PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF VERMONT. APPLICATIONS ARE EVALUATED BY A BOARD COMMITTEE. GRANT OPPORTUNITIES ARE AVAILABLE SEVERAL TIMES PER YEAR.
LECTURE AND DISCUSSION PROGRAMS (INCLUDING FIRST WEDNESDAYS) - THESE PROGRAMS BRING HUMANITIES PRESENTATION, DISCUSSIONS, AND CONFERENCES TO INDIVIDUALS ACROSS THE STATE. EVERY YEAR, SPEAKERS MAKE MORE THAN 150 APPEARANCES AT LOCAL LIBRARIES, SCHOOLS, HISTORICAL SOCIETIES, SENIOR CENTERS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY SPACES.
HUMANITIES-BASED LITERACY PROGRAMS - VARIETY OF PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE LITERACY IN VERMONT. PROGRAMS INCLUDE "VERMONT READS" A ONE BOOK ANNUAL STATEWIDE READING, EARLY LITERACY WORKSHOPS FOR CHILDCARE PROVIDERS, AS WELL AS FAMILY LITERACY TRAININGS FOR PARENTS. HUMANITIES CAMPS ARE WEEK-LONG SUMMER DAY CAMPS THAT AIM TO STRENGTHEN LITERACY SKILLS AND BUILD POSITIVE PEER GROUPS AND A LOVE OF READING. "CONNECTIONS" WORKS ON LITERACY WITH PERSONS IN AND EMERGING FROM THE CORRECTIONAL SYSTEM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Christopher Kaufman Ilstrup Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $105,000 |
Shanta Lee Gander Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $2,450 |
Luis Vivanco Director | Trustee | 1.5 | $2,300 |
Adrienne Major Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Morgan Moore Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Beverly Colston Co-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,613,691 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $581,597 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,195,288 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $35,570 |
| Investment income | $21,168 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $354,485 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,606,511 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $673,600 |
| 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. | $113,194 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,903 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $573,650 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $45,359 |
| Payroll taxes | $32,154 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $24,835 |
| Fees for services: Other | $114,607 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $2,196 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $15,822 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $8,996 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,399 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $45,842 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,881,252 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $378,164 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $499,835 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $588,894 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,677 |
| 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 | $25,940 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $225,305 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,802,781 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,523,596 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $76,951 |
| 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 | $76,951 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,858,613 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $588,032 |
| 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 | $3,523,596 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Vermont Humanities Council has awarded $222,500 in support to 21 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Winooski, VT PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $15,000 |
Woodstock, VT PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $15,000 |
Vergennes, VT PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $15,000 |
St Johnsbury, VT PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $15,000 |
Barre, VT PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $15,000 |
Burlington, VT PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $15,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 14 grants that Vermont Humanities Council has recieved totaling $145,177.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Vermont Community Foundation Middlebury, VT PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $40,900 |
A D Henderson Foundation Inc Fort Lauderdale, FL PURPOSE: VERMONT HUMANITIES COUNCIL AND VERMONT CENTER FOR THE BOOK MERGER | $35,000 |
Donley Foundation Radnor, PA PURPOSE: EARLY LITERACY EDUCATION | $15,000 |
Fletcher D Proctor Fund For Destitute Children Nect Bridgeport, CT PURPOSE: GENERAL USE | $15,000 |
Jewish Communal Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Joneslippincott Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES | $10,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $77,742 |
| Ending Balance | $77,742 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Lower Manhattan Cultural Council Inc New York, NY | $12,296,474 | $4,161,213 |
Vermont Council On The Arts Inc Montpelier, VT | $1,668,560 | $4,418,731 |
Cny Arts Inc Syracuse, NY | $3,639,990 | $4,131,478 |
Artswestchester Inc White Plains, NY | $12,989,925 | $5,051,265 |
Brooklyn Arts Council Brooklyn, NY | $3,792,186 | $4,166,214 |
The Council For Canadian American Relations Inc New York, NY | $2,490,659 | $3,178,474 |
Spaceworks Nyc Inc New York, NY | $311,147 | $269,250 |
Bronx Council On The Arts Inc Bronx, NY | $7,969,070 | $2,295,657 |
Dance Service New York City Inc New York, NY | $6,304,489 | $5,030,876 |
Flushing Council On Culture And The Arts Inc Flushing, NY | $1,674,385 | $1,969,249 |
Vermont Humanities Council Montpelier, VT | $3,523,596 | $2,606,511 |
New Hampshire Humanities Council Inc Concord, NH | $6,205,435 | $1,384,775 |