South Carolina Humanites Council
- Assets
- $1.3m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Columbia, SC
- Founding
- 11/1985
- Data as of
- 10/2023
- 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 10/2023, South Carolina Humanites Council employed 6 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 10/2023, South Carolina Humanites Council generated $1.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 10/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.5% 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 2014, South Carolina Humanites Council has awarded 214 individual grants totaling $2,194,080. 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
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:
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DURING FY2023, 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, 69 GRANTS TOTALING 344,679 WERE AWARDED TO ORGANIZATIONS IN 21 COUNTIES. THROUGH THE SPEAKERS BUREAU PROGRAM, 27 OF THE STATE'S FINEST SCHOLARS GAVE 82 PRESENTATIONS TO NONPROFITS AND PUBLIC AGENCIES AROUND SOUTH CAROLINA, SHARING THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND INTEREST IN THE HUMANITIES. IN ADDITION, SC HUMANITIES CELEBRATED OUR 50TH ANNIVERSARY WITH SEVERAL INITIATIVES. SC HUMANITIES PUBLISHED A 50-YEAR HISTORY OF THE COUNCIL, WRITTEN BY DR. RANDY AKERS, TITLED "GOLDEN: THE FIRST 50 YEARS OF SOUTH CAROLINA HUMANITIES." WE ALSO HOSTED A WELL-ATTENDED PARTY IN MARCH 2023 FEATURING NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES CHAIR SHELLY LOWE AND PULITZER PRIZE-WINNING JOURNALIST KATHLEEN PARKER. OUR COMMEMORATION ALSO STRETCHED INTO OUR PROGRAMMING WITH OUR THEMED REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS ON "SCH@50: REMEMBERING THE PAST, REIMAGINING THE FUTURE," WHICH YIELDED 8 APPLICATIONS, AND THE TRAVELING EXHIBITION "RESILIENCE AND REVOLUTION: NATIVE PEOPLES IN 18TH CENTURY SOUTH CAROLINA," CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SC STATE MUSEUM, SC DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY, AND THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA LANCASTER. TOGETHER, THESE ACTIVITIES HIGHLIGHTED THE WORK OF SC HUMANITIES IN THE STATE AND BROUGHT PEOPLE TOGETHER IN CONVERSATION AND CELEBRATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Randy L Akers Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $116,000 |
Jennifer Thomas Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Brenton Brown Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alli Crandell Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Leslie Walker Bickford Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jw Nelson Chandler Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,002,588 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $85,773 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,088,361 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $39,904 |
| Investment income | $20,710 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $8,686 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,157,661 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $315,741 |
| 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. | $116,709 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,506 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $156,700 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $18,608 |
| Other employee benefits | $33,424 |
| Payroll taxes | $21,014 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $60,956 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $70,358 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $10,375 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $39,930 |
| Travel | $27,777 |
| 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 | $3,173 |
| Insurance | $5,080 |
| All other expenses | $42,375 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,091,012 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $17,202 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $539,867 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $108,935 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $33 |
| 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 | $3,167 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $6,132 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $565,264 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $18,914 |
| Total assets | $1,259,514 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $20,414 |
| Grants payable | $59,757 |
| 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 | $75,245 |
| Total liabilities | $155,416 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $966,204 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $137,894 |
| 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 | $1,259,514 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, South Carolina Humanites Council has awarded $203,458 in support to 16 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
AMERICAN BATTLEFIELD TRUST PURPOSE: INTERPRETIVE SIGNAGE | $13,500 |
CENTER FOR CREATIVE PARTNERSHIPS PURPOSE: FILM SCREENINGS | $14,500 |
CECIL WILLIAMS CIVIL RIGHTS MUSEUM PURPOSE: DOCUMENTARY | $16,000 |
CHARLESTON LIBRARY SOCIETY PURPOSE: SCREENING/LIT EVENT | $6,870 |
COASTAL CAROLINA UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: NHD & EXHIBIT | $21,679 |
CHARLESTON LITERARY FESTIVAL PURPOSE: LITERARY FESTIVAL | $13,500 |