Humanities Washington
- Assets
- $2.5m
- Revenue
- $2.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 14
- Location
- Seattle, WA
- Founding
- 06/1976
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 51-0191115
Organization Overview
Humanities Washington is located in Seattle, WA. The organization was established in 1976. 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 12/2023, Humanities Washington employed 14 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Humanities Washington 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 12/2023, Humanities Washington generated $2.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 9.1% per year over the past 9 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 Washington has awarded 118 individual grants totaling $1,046,506. 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:
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HUMANITIES WASHINGTON OPENS MINDS AND BRIDGES DIVIDES BY CREATING SPACES TO EXPLORE DIFFERENT PERSPECTIVES. OUR PROGRAMS ENCOURAGE AUDIENCES OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS FROM ACROSS THE STATE TO SEEK A MORE NUANCED UNDERSTANDING OF OUR COLLECTIVE HISTORY AND CURRENT ENVIRONMENT SO COMMUNITIES CAN THRIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FAMILY READING: HW SUPPORTS THE DELIVERY OF PRIME TIME FAMILY READING AND PRIME TIME PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS STATEWIDE, PROMOTING FAMILY ENGAGEMENT, PREPARING STUDENTS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS, CREATING FAMILY BONDS, AND CONNECTING COMMUNITIES TO THEIR LIBRARIES. IN 2023, HW FUNDED 48 SIX-WEEK FAMILY READING PROGRAMS AT LIBRARIES, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER YOUTH-SERVING ORGANIZATIONS IN ALL CORNERS OF THE STATE, BENEFITING NEARLY 2,600 CHILDREN AND THEIR CAREGIVERS. PARTICIPANTS DEMONSTRATED IMPROVED CONFIDENCE AROUND READING, WITH 95% INCREASING THE AMOUNT OF TIME THEY READ TOGETHER, 93% EXPERIENCING POSITIVE CHANGES IN ATTITUDES TOWARD READING, AND 98% MORE LIKELY TO USE LIBRARY SERVICES.
OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: LIVE EVENTS ENGAGE AND INSPIRE AUDIENCES WITH CONTEXT AND NEW PERSPECTIVES FROM SCHOLARS ON CURRENT EVENTS; WASHINGTON STATE POET LAUREATE BUILDS AWARENESS OF AND APPRECIATION FOR THE RICH LEGACY OF POETRY IN WASHINGTON STATE; AND A GRANTS PROGRAM PROVIDES FINANCIAL RESOURCES FOR CITIZENS TO ENGAGE WITH IDEAS AND ISSUES THROUGH THE LENS OF THE HUMANITIES. MORE INFORMATION ON ALL PROGRAMS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS CAN BE FOUND AT WWW.HUMANITIES.ORG.
SPEAKERS BUREAU: DRAWING FROM A VETTED POOL OF LEADING CULTURAL EXPERTS AND SCHOLARS, HW'S SPEAKERS BUREAU PROVIDES CONVERSATIONAL LECTURES THAT ARE FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. TOPICS ARE AS DIVERSE AS THE COMMUNITIES THEY SERVE, WITH 40 SPEAKERS COVERING HISTORY, POLITICS, MUSIC, PHILOSOPHY, AND MORE. IN 2023, OVER 7,000 PEOPLE ATTENDED 202 PRESENTATIONS. PARTICIPANTS OVERWHELMINGLY INDICATED THAT EVENTS SPARKED MEANINGFUL CONVERSATIONS AND HELPED THEM CONSIDER NEW PERSPECTIVES.
CULTURAL TRADITIONS: FOLKLIFE AND TRADITIONAL ARTS ARE EXPRESSIONS OF PEOPLES' HERITAGE AND ARE CRITICAL TO CULTURAL COMMUNITIES' HEALTH AND WELL-BEING. IN 2023, HW'S HERITAGE ARTS APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM SERVED 15 MASTER/APPRENTICE GROUPS, PRESERVING IMPORTANT CULTURAL TRADITIONS AND PROVIDING MENTORSHIP AND JOB SKILLS TO EMERGING PRACTITIONERS. IN ADDITION, AN ARCHIVAL PROJECT WAS INITIATED THAT WILL MERGE TWO SIGNIFICANT COLLECTIONS OF MATERIALS DOCUMENTING DECADES OF WASHINGTON STATE'S FOLK AND TRADITIONAL ARTS, MAKING THEM ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Julie Ziegler Ceo/executive Director | Officer | 40 | $155,143 |
Eric Sanders Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 28 | $82,170 |
Shelley Saunders Chief Resource Development Officer | 40 | $136,600 | |
Colleen Rozillis Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Peter Danelo Treasurer/secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Mark Miyake Chair-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $104,116 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,090,529 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $182,696 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $1,157 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,377,341 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $44,835 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$7,229 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$61,691 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,358,342 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,669 |
| 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. | $276,763 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $18,634 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $801,771 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $44,302 |
| Other employee benefits | $97,624 |
| Payroll taxes | $97,825 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,079 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $61,559 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $15,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $30,223 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $8,354 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,627 |
| Advertising and promotion | $92,214 |
| Office expenses | $63,126 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $67,680 |
| Travel | $49,711 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $18,516 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,889 |
| Insurance | $5,351 |
| All other expenses | $86,563 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,769,339 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $354,403 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $552,237 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $47,676 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $16,622 |
| 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 | $45,219 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $19,710 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,231,252 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $208,467 |
| Total assets | $2,475,586 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $55,060 |
| Grants payable | $70,340 |
| 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 | $214,917 |
| Total liabilities | $340,317 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,074,207 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,061,062 |
| 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 | $2,475,586 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Humanities Washington has awarded $927,929 in support to 101 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
206 ZULU PURPOSE: COVID RECOVERY FUNDS AS PROVIDED BY THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 (ARP) | $10,000 |
9TH AND 10TH HORSE CAVALRY BUFFALO SOLDIERS MUSEUM PURPOSE: COVID RECOVERY FUNDS AS PROVIDED BY THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 (ARP) | $7,500 |
ARBUTUS FOLK SCHOOL PURPOSE: COVID RECOVERY FUNDS AS PROVIDED BY THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 (ARP) | $7,000 |
ASOTIN COUNTY LIBRARY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: COVID RECOVERY FUNDS AS PROVIDED BY THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 (ARP) | $7,000 |
BAINBRIDGE ISLAND MUSEUM OF ART PURPOSE: COVID RECOVERY FUNDS AS PROVIDED BY THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 (ARP) | $7,500 |
BELLEVUE ARTS MUSEUM PURPOSE: COVID RECOVERY FUNDS AS PROVIDED BY THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT OF 2021 (ARP) | $10,000 |