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 06/2021, Virginia Humanities generated $6.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.6m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Virginia Humanities has awarded 15 individual grants totaling $1,161,620. 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

2021

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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BACKSTORY WITH THE AMERICAN HISTORY GUYS - THE FOUNDATION PRODUCED A WEEKLY RADIO SHOW FEATURING HISTORIANS WHO EXPLORED CONTEMPORARY TOPICS THROUGH THREE CENTURIES OF AMERICAN HISTORY.


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.


SEE ATTACHMENT A.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Susan Colpitts
Chair
$0
Dulce Carrillo
Director
$0
Kelly O'keefe
Vice-Chair
$0
Steve Herman
Secretary/tr
$0
Lenneal J Henderson
Director
$0
Lauranett L Lee
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,775,778
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,464,334
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$5,240,112
Total Program Service Revenue$209,806
Investment income $1,225,872
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $25
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$8,512
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $6,667,303

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Virginia Foundation For The Humanities And Public Policy has awarded $64,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

VIRGINIA ASSOCIATION OF MUSEUMS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Richmond, VA

PURPOSE: MUSEUM SUPPORT

$50,000

NEH CARES ACT PASSTHROUGH5 SEPARATE ORGANIZATIONS

PURPOSE: CARES ACT - 5 ORGS.

$14,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Virginia Foundation For The Humanities And Public Policy has recieved totaling $409,464.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Dominion Energy Charitable Foundation

Richmond, VA

PURPOSE: HBCU HUMANITIES FELLOWSHIP

$250,000
Hampton Roads Community Foundation

Norfolk, VA

PURPOSE: PROGRAMMING EXAMINING RACE AND THE HISTORY OF RACE IN SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS

$135,714
Charlottesville Area Community Foundation

Charlottesville, VA

PURPOSE: THE ROSEL SCHEWEL FUND - GENERAL PURPOSES

$10,000
The Community Foundation Inc

Richmond, VA

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSES

$8,250
Heart Sing

Chevy Chase, MD

PURPOSE: GENERAL USE

$5,000
Barr Foundation

Chesapeake, VA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION

$500
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$3,470,408
Earnings$1,370,122
Net Contributions$33,978
Grants$80,461
Ending Balance$4,794,047

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