Humanities Tennessee
- Assets
- $608.5k
- Revenue
- $1.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Nashville, TN
- Founding
- 03/1978
- Data as of
- 06/2024
- EIN
- 62-0933337
Organization Overview
Humanities Tennessee is located in Nashville, TN. The organization was established in 1978. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Humanities Tennessee employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Humanities Tennessee 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 06/2024, Humanities Tennessee generated $1.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 4.4% per year over the past 9 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, Humanities Tennessee has awarded 154 individual grants totaling $1,603,472. 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO FOSTER COMMUNITY AND CIVILITY IN TENNESSEE THROUGH PUBLIC PROGRAMS THAT EXAMINE AND REFLECT UPON IDEAS, STORIES, HISTORY, ARTS, AND CULTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GRANTS & AWARDS HUMANITIES TN MAKES FUNDING INVESTMENTS IN ALL THREE GRAND DIVISIONS OF THE STATE TO SUPPORT THE EFFORTS OF CULTURAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING PUBLIC HUMANITIES PROGRAMS. THE GRANT FUNDS AWARDED TO ORGANIZATIONS ARE LEVERAGED FOR ADDITIONAL COMMUNITY INVESTMENT, INCLUDING FINANCIAL SUPPORT AND VOLUNTEER TIME. THE ORGANIZERS OF THESE PROJECTS ANTICIPATE ENGAGING MORE THAN ONE MILLION PEOPLE IN TENNESSEE HISTORY, CULTURE, ARTS, AND MORE. IN FY24, WE AWARDED MORE THAN 100,000 TO ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE STATE THROUGH OUR GENERAL GRANTS, OPPORTUNITY GRANTS, AND SPONSORSHIPS.
SOUTHERN FESTIVAL OF BOOKS SINCE 1989, THE SOUTHERN FESTIVAL OF BOOKS: A CELEBRATION OF THE WRITTEN WORD HAS WELCOMED AUTHORS AND READERS TO DOWNTOWN NASHVILLE FOR A WEEKEND OF READINGS, SIGNINGS, PERFORMANCES, AND CELEBRATION. THE MISSION OF THE FESTIVAL HAS ALWAYS BEEN TO PROVIDE A FREE, EASILY ACCESSIBLE EVENT THAT PROVIDES ACCESS TO ANYONE WITH AN INTEREST IN READING IN AN ENVIRONMENT THAT IS RICH IN CULTURE IN CONVERSATION, INCLUSIVE, RESPECTFUL, AND ENCOURAGING OF LIFELONG LEARNING. THE 35TH ANNUAL SOUTHERN FESTIVAL OF BOOKS WAS HELD OCTOBER 21-22, 2023, AT BICENTENNIAL CAPITOL MALL STATE PARK, THE TN STATE MUSEUM, AND THE TN STATE LIBRARY & ARCHIVES, AND FEATURED MORE THAN 150 AUTHORS.
CHAPTER 16 IN RESPONSE TO THE LOSS OF BOOK COVERAGE IN NEWSPAPERS AROUND THE STATE, HUMANITIES TENNESSEE FOUNDED CHAPTER16.ORG IN 2009 TO PROVIDE COMPREHENSIVE COVERAGE OF LITERACY NEWS AND EVENTS IN TENNESSEE. EACH WEEKDAY THE SITE POSTS FRESH CONTENT THAT FOCUSES ON AUTHOR EVENTS ACROSS THE STATE AND NEW RELEASES FROM TENNESSEE AUTHORS. IN ADDITION, CHAPTER 16 MAINTAINS PARTNERSHIPS WITH NEWSPAPERS IN EACH MAJOR MEDIA MARKET STATEWIDE, AND OUR CONTENT APPEARS IN PRINT EACH WEEK THROUGH THE MEMPHIS COMMERCIAL APPEAL, THE NASHVILLE SCENE, AND THE KNOXVILLE NEWS SENTINEL. THROUGH THE SITE, SOCIAL MEDIA, A WEEKLY NEWSLETTER, AND OUR NEWSPAPER PARTNERSHIPS, CHAPTER 16 REACHES MORE THAN HALF A MILLION READERS - CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tim Henderson Executive Di | Officer | 40 | $95,000 |
Mary Pom Claiborne Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
James Mckissic Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Daryl Carter Past Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Judy Barker Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Tonya Dyson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $139,024 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,527,207 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $79,639 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,745,870 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $28,394 |
| Investment income | $4,153 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$35,639 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$36,792 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $12,470 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,724,907 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $117,799 |
| 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. | $114,894 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,500 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $526,696 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $27,006 |
| Other employee benefits | $82,076 |
| Payroll taxes | $47,693 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $52,825 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $1,924 |
| Fees for services: Other | $171,273 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $25,421 |
| Information technology | $20,415 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $55,298 |
| Travel | $90,566 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $223,946 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $11,844 |
| Insurance | $11,247 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,684,254 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $78,618 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $71,173 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $227,781 |
| 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 | $2,245 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $83 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,317 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $101,203 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $117,068 |
| Total assets | $608,488 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $166,981 |
| Grants payable | $58,573 |
| Deferred revenue | $31,950 |
| 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 | $78,860 |
| Total liabilities | $336,364 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $167,227 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $104,897 |
| 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 | $608,488 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Humanities Tennessee has awarded $92,512 in support to 9 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
KIDIZENSHIP PURPOSE: HUMANITIES PROJECT | $20,000 |
EAST TENNESSEE STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: HUMANITIES PROJECT | $16,159 |
TN HISTORICAL SOCIETY PURPOSE: HUMANITIES PROJECT | $10,188 |
TN HISTORICAL SOCIETY PURPOSE: HUMANITIES PROJECT | $10,000 |
MOSH MEMPHIS PURPOSE: HUMANITIES PROJECT | $9,720 |
MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER AT 5POINTS PURPOSE: HUMANITIES PROJECT | $8,595 |