Delaware Humanities Council
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $1.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- Wilmington, DE
- Founding
- 07/1975
- Data as of
- 10/2023
- EIN
- 51-0212681
Organization Overview
Delaware Humanities Council, operating under the name Delaware Humanities Forum, is located in Wilmington, DE. The organization was established in 1975. 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 10/2023, Delaware Humanities Forum employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Delaware Humanities Forum 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, Delaware Humanities Forum generated $1.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 10/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.3% per year over the past 8 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, Delaware Humanities Forum has awarded 136 individual grants totaling $2,139,714. 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
DELAWARE HUMANITIES COUNCIL STRENGTHENS OUR COMMUNITIES BY CONNECTING DELAWAREANS THROUGH THE DIVERSITY OF HUMAN EXPERIENCES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GRANTS - PROVIDE OPPORTUNITY AND ACTION/INNOVATION GRANTS TO NONPROFITS SERVING DELAWAREANS TO SUPPORT THEIR HUMANITIES BASED PROJECTS.
COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS - PROVIDE LOW COST FACILITATORS TO LEAD CONVERSATIONS ON DIFFICULT TOPICS WITH DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES IN DELAWARE FOR ORGANIZATIONS IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE EXCHANGE OF IDEAS IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.
SPEAKERS/VISITING SCHOLARS - PROVIDE LOW TO NO COST LECTURES AND DISCUSSIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND SCHOOLS IN DELAWARE IN ORDER TO SUPPORT THE EDUCATION OF THEIR COMMUNITIES.
PRIME TIME FAMILY READING - PROVIDE FUNDING FOR AND ADMINISTRATION OF FAMILY READING AND DISCUSSION PROGRAM IN PARTNERSHIP WITH PUBLIC LIBRARIES AND OTHER ELIGIBLE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS SERVING POPULATIONS WITH LOW LITERACY LEVELS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Adenike Davidson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Amy Ferrer Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sara Jatkco Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Akash Dania Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Ruthi Adams Joseph Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Clay Athey Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $965,958 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $47,057 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,013,015 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $10,140 |
| Investment income | $18,161 |
| 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 | $1,041,316 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $248,908 |
| 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. | $114,103 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $31,080 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $294,562 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $17,781 |
| Other employee benefits | $38,843 |
| Payroll taxes | $30,290 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $59,839 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,756 |
| Fees for services: Other | $86,063 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $12,344 |
| Information technology | $20,704 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $23,069 |
| Travel | $32,480 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,061,255 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $236,916 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $71,769 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $213,097 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $975 |
| 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 | $6,301 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,064 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $676,314 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $44,456 |
| Total assets | $1,254,892 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $58,849 |
| Grants payable | $81,420 |
| 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 | $44,456 |
| Total liabilities | $184,725 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $966,333 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $103,834 |
| 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 | $1,254,892 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Delaware Humanities Council has awarded $199,475 in support to 12 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ACLU OF DELAWARE PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $14,375 |
BERKANA CENTER FOR MEDIA AND EDUCATION INC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $17,500 |
CORNERSTONE WEST CDC PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $17,200 |
DELAWARE HISTORICAL SOCIETY PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $13,200 |
DELAWARE PUBLIC MEDIA PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $18,000 |
FRIENDS OF COOCH'S BRIDGE HISTORIC SITE PURPOSE: PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |