South Carolina Humanites Council
- Assets
- $1.1m
- Revenue
- $1.1m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 5
- Location
- Columbia, SC
- Founding
- 11/1985
- Data as of
- 10/2022
- EIN
- 57-0804684
Organization Overview
South Carolina Humanites Council is located in Columbia, SC. The organization was established in 1985. 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 10/2022, South Carolina Humanites Council employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. South Carolina Humanites Council 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 10/2022, South Carolina Humanites Council generated $1.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 10/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.1% per year over the past 7 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 2014, South Carolina Humanites Council has awarded 245 individual grants totaling $2,460,394. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE MISSION OF SOUTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES COUNCIL, INC. IS TO ENRICH THE CULTURAL AND INTELLECTUAL LIVES OF SOUTH CAROLINIANS. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO INCREASE PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF AND SUPPORT FOR THE HUMANITIES BY TELLING THE HUMAN STORY BY AWARDING GRANTS FOR HIGH-QUALITY PUBLIC PROGRAMS, BY GENERATING SPECIAL HUMANITIES INITIATIVES, AND BY BRINGING HUMANITIES PERSPECTIVES TO BEAR ON CONTEMPORARY ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DURING FY2022, SC HUMANITIES INCREASED PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF THE HUMANITIES BY FUNDING, PROMOTING, AND COORDINATING VARIOUS EXHIBITS, DOCUMENTARIES, DISCUSSION FORUMS, RESEARCH, PLANNING, WORKSHOPS, DRAMATIZATIONS, LECTURES AND EVENTS THAT PERTAIN TO THE HUMANITIES. SPECIFICALLY, 57 GRANTS TOTALING 260,173 WERE AWARDED TO ORGANIZATIONS IN 20 COUNTIES. THROUGH THE SPEAKERS BUREAU PROGRAM, 22 OF THE STATE'S FINEST SCHOLARS SPOKE TO 45 NON-PROFITS AND PUBLIC AGENCIES AROUND SOUTH CAROLINA, SHARING THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND INTEREST IN THE HUMANITIES. IN ADDITION, SC HUMANITIES COORDINATED AND PRODUCED THE TRAVELING EXHIBIT RESILIENCE AND REVOLUTION: NATIVE PEOPLES IN 18TH CENTURY SOUTH CAROLINA WHICH EXPLORES HOW COLONIZATION AND SUBSEQUENT FORMATION OF THE UNITED STATES IMPACTED INDIGENOUS PEOPLES, AND WE ORGANIZED THE TOUR OF THE TRAVELING SMITHSONIAN EXHIBIT VOICES AND VOTES: DEMOCRACY IN AMERICA, WHICH VISITED 6 RURAL COMMUNITIES, REACHING MORE THAN 10,000 SOUTH CAROLINIANS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Randy L Akers Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $112,667 |
Jennifer Thomas Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tom Mack Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
David Hodges Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Richard Brown Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brenton Brown Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $917,509 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $109,646 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,027,155 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $20,857 |
| Investment income | $11,843 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$6,637 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,053,218 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $239,031 |
| 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. | $116,156 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,423 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $145,670 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $13,941 |
| Other employee benefits | $30,921 |
| Payroll taxes | $19,990 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $59,195 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $94,863 |
| Advertising and promotion | $179 |
| Office expenses | $11,682 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $37,332 |
| Travel | $9,910 |
| 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 | $4,529 |
| Insurance | $4,097 |
| All other expenses | $21,139 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,010,833 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $36,813 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $498,989 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $51,148 |
| 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 | $2,876 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,441 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $534,742 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $1,135,009 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,862 |
| Grants payable | $30,794 |
| 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 | $69,893 |
| Total liabilities | $109,549 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $890,110 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $135,350 |
| 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 | $1,135,009 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, South Carolina Humanites Council has awarded $199,420 in support to 21 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: EXHIBIT, PROGRAMS | $20,415 |
Hopkins, SC PURPOSE: LECTURE & FESTIVAL | $16,200 |
Orangeburg, SC PURPOSE: PUBLIC PROGRAMS | $11,250 |
Hallandle Bch, FL PURPOSE: CONFERENCE | $11,000 |
Allendale, SC PURPOSE: VOICES AND VOTES | $10,000 |
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA PURPOSE: FESTIVAL AND LECTURE | $9,738 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that South Carolina Humanites Council has recieved totaling $46.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $46 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Arts Council Incorporated Winston-Salem Arts Council Winstonsalem, NC | $15,705,377 | $2,746,354 |
Chapman Cultural Center Inc Spartanburg, SC | $23,950,821 | $2,123,080 |
North Carolina Humanities Council Charlotte, NC | $2,197,159 | $2,458,418 |
Arts Council Of Fayetteville Fayetteville, NC | $3,779,003 | $2,578,724 |
United Arts Council Of Raleigh And Wake County Inc Raleigh, NC | $1,299,106 | $2,647,753 |
Durham Arts Council Inc Durham, NC | $657,218 | $2,110,368 |
Metropolitan Arts Council Greenville, SC | $3,409,693 | $2,105,516 |
United Arts Council Of Greater Greensboro Inc Greensboro, NC | $1,155,592 | $966,419 |
South Carolina Humanites Council Columbia, SC | $1,135,009 | $1,053,218 |
Yadkin Arts Council Inc Yadkinville, NC | $2,901,879 | $903,830 |
Surry Arts Council Mount Airy, NC | $4,722,347 | $1,678,022 |
Greater Augusta Arts Council Inc Augusta, GA | $394,286 | $813,161 |