Maryland Humanities Council Inc
- Assets
- $2.6m
- Revenue
- $3.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Baltimore, MD
- Founding
- 02/1978
- Data as of
- 10/2021
- EIN
- 52-1102799
Organization Overview
Maryland Humanities Council Inc is located in Baltimore, MD. 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 10/2021, Maryland Humanities Council Inc employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Maryland 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 10/2021, Maryland Humanities Council Inc generated $3.1m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.9m during the year ending 10/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.9% 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 2016, Maryland Humanities Council Inc has awarded 267 individual grants totaling $2,107,386. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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PURPOSE IS TO CREATE AND SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES IN THE HUMANITIES THAT INSPIRE ALL MARYLANDERS TO EMBRACE LIFELONG LEARNING, EXCHANGE IDEAS OPENLY, AND ENRICH THEIR COMMUNITIES. TO DO THIS IT DEVELOPS AND MANAGES SUCH HUMANITIES BASED PROGRAMS AS MARYLAND HISTORY DAY, ONE MARYLAND ONE BOOK AND MUSEUM ON MAIN STREET, AND IT ALSO PROVIDES GRANTS TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GRANTS - PROVIDED 26 PROJECT GRANTS TO NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO CONDUCT HUMANITIES-FOCUSED PROGRAMS AS WELL AS AN ADDITIONAL 91 COVID-RELIEF GRANTS AS PART OF THE AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN ACT.
HISTORY - PROVIDED PUBLIC PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT MARYLAND TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF LOCAL AND NATIONAL HISTORICAL EVENTS AND IMPROVE RESEARCH AND ANALYTICAL SKILLS. PROGRAMS INCLUDED MARYLAND HISTORY DAY SERVING 19,124 STUDENTS AND 432 TEACHERS FROM 187 SCHOOLS; MUSEUM ON MAIN STREET'S "VOICES & VOTES: DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA" TRAVELING EXHIBITION AND LOCAL COMPANION EXHIBITS VIEWED BY 18,210 PEOPLE; AND 36,583 STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS ACCESSED ONLINE HISTORY INQUIRY KITS THAT TEACH HOW TO IDENTIFY AND INTERPRET PRIMARY AND SECONDARY SOURCES.
INTER-DISCIPLINARY - PROVIDED PUBLIC PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT MARYLAND IN VARIOUS OTHER HUMANITIES DISCIPLINES, INCLUDING VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING, DIGITAL PROGRAMMING, AND COMMUNICATIONS ACTIVITIES.
LITERARY - PROVIDED PUBLIC PROGRAMS THROUGHOUT MARYLAND TO ENCOURAGE READING, DISCUSSION, AND LITERACY, INCLUDING: ONE MARYLAND ONE BOOK (10,287 PARTICIPANTS); VETERANS BOOK GROUPS (184 PARTICIPANTS), AND VARIOUS BOOK FESTIVALS (GAITHERSBURG, NATIONAL).
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ms Lindsey Baker Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $47,117 |
Mr Keith Stone Vice Chair, Board Of Directors | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ms Mary Hastler Chair, Board Of Directors | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Mr Mark Irwin Secretary, Board Of Directors | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Mr James Cornelsen Treasurer, Board Of Directors | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Ms Dennett Edwards Director Of Administration | Officer | 40 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,828,406 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $244,605 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,073,011 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $8,259 |
| Investment income | $1,934 |
| 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 | $3,083,306 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,110,648 |
| 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. | $48,492 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,464 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $876,448 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $122,083 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $73,598 |
| Fees for services: Management | $75,829 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $60,722 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $19,059 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,328 |
| Advertising and promotion | $30,194 |
| Office expenses | $54,194 |
| Information technology | $44,572 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $38,735 |
| Travel | $382 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,423 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $39,140 |
| Insurance | $8,303 |
| All other expenses | $3,038 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,863,470 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,152,009 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $262,413 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,157,287 |
| 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 | $12,462 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,827 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,500 |
| Total assets | $2,602,498 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $112,442 |
| Grants payable | $910,000 |
| 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 | $197,222 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,219,664 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,132,935 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $249,899 |
| 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 | $2,602,498 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Maryland Humanities Council Inc has awarded $1,055,458 in support to 106 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Ridgely, MD PURPOSE: FY21 MAJOR GRANT - FALL 2020 | $10,000 |
State College, PA PURPOSE: FY21 MAJOR GRANT - FALL 2020 | $10,000 |
CHESAPEAKE FILM FESTIVAL PURPOSE: FY21 MAJOR GRANT - SPRING 2021 | $10,000 |
Mount Rainier, MD PURPOSE: FY21 MAJOR GRANT - SPRING 2021 | $10,000 |
Silver Spring, MD PURPOSE: FY21 MAJOR GRANT - SPRING 2021 | $10,000 |
Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: FY21 MAJOR GRANT - FALL 2020 | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Maryland Humanities Council Inc has recieved totaling $28,962.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Impactassets Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Nora Roberts Foundation Inc Glenn Dale, MD PURPOSE: OPERATIONS | $10,000 |
T Rowe Price Program For Charitable Giving Inc Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING | $6,200 |
Nisource Charitable Foundation Columbus, OH PURPOSE: CORPORATE DONATION | $2,500 |
Caplan Family Foundation Inc Owings Mills, MD PURPOSE: TO CREATE AND SUPPORT EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES IN THE HUMANITIES THAT INSPIRE ALL MARYLANDERS TO EMBRACE LIFELONG LEARNING, EXCHANGE IDEAS OPENLY, AND ENRICH THEIR COMMUNITIES. | $250 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $12 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Retail Industry Leaders Association Inc Washington, DC | $12,257,205 | $15,486,853 |
American Philosophical Society Philadelphia, PA | $294,142,753 | $31,170,811 |
Center For Applied Linguistics Washington, DC | $9,420,510 | $10,701,396 |
Barbara Bush Foundation For Family Literacy Inc Washington, DC | $30,746,734 | $7,662,955 |
New Civil Liberties Alliance Washington, DC | $4,877,448 | $3,912,261 |
Humanity First Usa Silver Spring, MD | $4,268,459 | $5,114,185 |
Hawthornden Literary Retreat Pittsburgh, PA | $228,597,299 | $115,561,060 |
Maryland Humanities Council Inc Baltimore, MD | $2,602,498 | $3,083,306 |
Ripon Society Inc Washington, DC | $17,655,909 | $3,657,728 |
American Helicopter Society International Inc Fairfax, VA | $2,304,770 | $2,233,027 |
Forum On Education Abroad Inc Carlisle, PA | $3,626,663 | $1,809,733 |
Glass Packaging Institute Arlington, VA | $1,054,008 | $1,926,864 |