Virginia Foundation For The Humanities And Public Policy

Organization Overview

Virginia Foundation For The Humanities And Public Policy, operating under the name Virginia Humanities, is located in Charlottesville, VA. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (A12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Virginia Humanities 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 06/2023, Virginia Humanities generated $7.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $7.3m during the year ending 06/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.7% 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, Virginia Humanities has awarded 19 individual grants totaling $2,955,151. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO THE COMMUNITY, EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND OTHER CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CENTER FOR THE BOOK - WORKING ACROSS THE COMMONWEALTH TO UNITE COMMUNITIES OF READERS, WRITERS, ARTISTS, AND BOOK LOVERS. WE PROVIDE YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS AND PARTNERSHIP INITIATIVES, INCLUDING THE VIRIGNIA FESTIVAL OF THE BOOK. THE CENTER RECOGNIZES THE ENDURING POWER OF LITERATURE, STORYTELLING, AND THE BOOK ARTS TO ENGAGE IN PUBLIC DIALOGUE AND PROMOTE CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING.


SEE ATTACHMENT A.


EACH WEEK ON WITH GOOD REASON SARAH MCCONNELL TAKES YOU ALONG AS SHE EXAMINES A WIDE RANGE OF TOPICS WITH LEADING SCHOLARS. THE SHOW IS AVAILABLE AS A PODCAST AND BROADCAST ON PUBLIC RADIO STATIONS ACROSS VIRGINIA, AS WELL AS IN ALASKA, COLORADO, FLORIDA, GEORGIA, HAWAII, INDIANA, MASSACHUSETTS, MICHIGAN, NEW MEXICO, NEW YORK, OHIO, TENNESSEE, AND TEXAS. WITH GOOD REASON HAS WON FIVE GABRIEL AWARDS FOR BEST DOCUMENTARY OR PUBLIC AFFAIRS PROGRAMS AND IS ALSO THE RECIPIENT OF TOP HONORS FROM THE PUBLIC RADIO NEWS DIRECTORS, RADIO AND TELEVISION DIGITAL NEWS ASSOCIATION AND THE VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF BROADCASTERS.


ENCYCLOPEDIA VIRGINIA PROGRAM - THROUGH THE WEB AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGIES, THE FOUNDATION WORKED TO CHRONICLE THE HERITAGE OF VIRGINIA THROUGH THE PERSPECTIVES OF ALL THE ETHNICALLY, CULTURALLY, AND LINGUISTICALLY DIVERSE PEOPLES WHO HAVE LIVED IN THE STATE AND HELPED MAKE THE STATE WHAT IT IS TODAY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kelly O'keefe
Chair
$0
Sylvester Johnson
Vice-Chair
$0
Dulce Carrillo
Director
$0
Clark Hoyt
Director
$0
Kellee Blake
Director
$0
Dee H Lester
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $5,753,818
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$752,562
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$6,506,380
Total Program Service Revenue$376,466
Investment income $304,328
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $41
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 $7,187,215

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Virginia Foundation For The Humanities And Public Policy has awarded $807,490 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

VIRGINIA MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART

PURPOSE: MUSEUM SUPPORT

$20,000

THE GERMANNA FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: CARES ACT

$20,000

STATE COUNCIL OF HIGHER EDUCATIONFOR VIRGINIA PASSTHROUGH

PURPOSE: SCHEV - 2 ORGS.

$40,000

NEH ARPA PASSTHROUGH

PURPOSE: ARPA - 83 ORGS.

$727,490
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$7,187,215
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$574,923
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