West Virginia Humanities Council Inc
- Assets
- $2.6m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $564.0k
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Charleston, WV
- Founding
- 11/1976
- Data as of
- 10/2023
- EIN
- 55-0553594
Organization Overview
West Virginia Humanities Council Inc is located in Charleston, WV. The organization was established in 1976. 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, West Virginia Humanities Council Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. West Virginia 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 10/2023, West Virginia Humanities Council Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 10/2023. While expenses have increased by 2.8% 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, West Virginia Humanities Council Inc has awarded 207 individual grants totaling $3,081,969. 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
TO ENCOURAGE THE DEVELOPMENT AND PROMOTION OF THE HUMANITIES DISCIPLINE WITHIN WEST VIRGINIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
GRANTS PROGRAM - COMPETITIVE GRANTS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE VARIOUS STATE HUMANITIES PROJECTS. THE COUNCIL'S GRANT PROGRAM OFFERS FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO NON-PROFITS STATEWIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PUBLIC HUMANITIES PROGRAMMING. GRANT CATEGORIES INCLUDE MAJOR GRANTS, MINIGRANTS, TEACHER INSTITUES, PUBLICATION AND MEDIA GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND TAP GRANTS. THE COUNCIL IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING PROJECTS THAT STIMULATE MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE WITH SCHOLARS, ATTRACT DIVERSE AUDIENCES, AND ENCOURAGE DISCOVERY OF THE HUMANITIES.
WV ENCYCLOPEDIA/E - WV - THE WEST VIRGINIA ENCYCLOPEDIA ONLINE (E-WV) IS AN INTERACTIVE WEBSITE ENHANCED WITH AUDIO AND VIDEO CLIPS, HUNDREDS OF ILLUSTRATIONS, MAPS, TIMELINES, AND OTHER FEATURES. E-WV BUILDS UPON THE WORK ACCOMPLISHED IN THE PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED PRINT WEST VIRGINIA ENCYCLOPEDIA WHILE PROVIDING A VEHICLE FOR THE CONTINUAL UPDATING OF CONTENT. IN KEEPING WITH THE HUMANITIES COUNCIL MISSION OF SERVICE, ACCESS TO E-WV IS FREE TO THE USER AND AVAILABLE TO ANYONE.
WEST VIRGINIA FOLKLIFE PROGRAM AND DIRECT HUMANITIES PROJECTS - THE WEST VIRGINIA FOLKLORE PROGRAM WORKS TO DOCUMENT, SUSTAIN, PRESENT AND SUPPORT WEST VIRGINIA'S VIBRANT CULTURAL HERITAGE AND LIVING TRADITIONS. DIRECT HUMANITIES PROJECTS CHANGE FROM YEAR-TO-YEAR. EXAMPLES INCLUDE HISTORY ALIVE PRESENTATIONS, PEOPLE & MOUNTAINS PUBLICATION, THE WEST VIRGINIA BOOK FESTIVAL, THE ANNUAL MCCREIGHT LECTURE, AND THE HISTORICAL MACFARLAND-HUBBARD HOUSE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Megan Tarbett President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
George Gib Brown Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Margaret Mary Layne Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Leslie Baker Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Matthew Bond Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Rita Hedrick-Helmick Director | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,467,767 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $839,724 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,307,491 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,295 |
| Investment income | $10,269 |
| 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 | $2,329,342 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $308,168 |
| 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. | $186,759 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $47,027 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $387,457 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $28,046 |
| Other employee benefits | $116,933 |
| Payroll taxes | $65,026 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $59,945 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $237,545 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $5,111 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $34,099 |
| Travel | $23,816 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,904 |
| Interest | $387 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $63,704 |
| Insurance | $11,578 |
| All other expenses | $34,311 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,678,061 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $737,286 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $29,961 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $325,126 |
| 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 | $11,566 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,475 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $943,819 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $564,022 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,615,255 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $81,041 |
| Grants payable | $246,744 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $327,785 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,287,470 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $2,615,255 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, West Virginia Humanities Council Inc has awarded $232,591 in support to 14 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ALCHEMY THEATRE TROUPE INC PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROJECTS | $18,000 |
POCAHONTAS COUNTY OPERA HOUSE PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROJECTS | $15,240 |
CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN THEATRE FESTIVAL PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROJECTS | $8,000 |
MARSHALL UNIVERSITY RESEARCH CORP PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROJECTS | $17,710 |
WV MINE WARS MUSEUM PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROJECTS | $29,644 |
WV MUSIC HALL OF FAME PURPOSE: SUPPORT THE ORGANIZATION'S PROJECTS | $13,725 |