Mississippi Humanities Council Inc
- Assets
- $2.8m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Jackson, MS
- Founding
- 05/1979
- Data as of
- 10/2023
- EIN
- 64-0561264
Organization Overview
Mississippi Humanities Council Inc is located in Jackson, MS. The organization was established in 1979. 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 10/2023, Mississippi Humanities Council Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mississippi 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, Mississippi Humanities Council Inc generated $2.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 10/2023. While expenses have increased by 6.4% 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, Mississippi Humanities Council Inc has awarded 255 individual grants totaling $2,627,084. 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
MHC FUNDS AND DEVELOPS PUBLIC PROGRAMS THAT EXPLORE OUR HISTORY AND CULTURE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE MISSISSIPPI HUMANITIES COUNCIL (MHC) OFFERS REGULAR GRANTS (UP TO $10,000) AND MINIGRANTS (UP TO $2500) TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT A WIDE RANGE OF PUBLIC HUMANITIES PROGRAMS. IN 2023, WE LAUNCHED A NEW GRANT PROGRAM SPECIFICALLY FOR DOCUMENTARY FILMS RELATED TO MISSISSIPPI HISTORY AND CULTURE.
PRISON EDUCATION INITIATIVE - THE MHC SUPPORTS HUMANITIES-BASED PRISON EDUCATION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING BOOK DISCUSSION PROGRAMS AT SEVERAL PRISON FACILITIES AND FOR-CREDIT COURSES OFFERED BY SIX DIFFERENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES AT EIGHT DIFFERENT PRISON FACILITIES. WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO EXPAND THIS PROGRAM SIGNIFICANTLY IN RECENT YEARS DUE TO MAJOR GRANTS FROM THE MELLON FOUNDATION.
SMITHSONIAN TRAVELING EXHIBITS - THE MHC HAS SPONSORED SEVERAL SMITHSONIAN TRAVELING EXHIBITS, BRINGING THEM TO LIBRARIES AND MUSEUMS IN SMALL COMMUNITIES AROUND THE STATE. THE MHC PAYS A USER FEE FOR LOCAL HOST SITES AND SUPPORTS PROGRAMS RELATED TO THE TOPIC AT EACH SITE. THE COUNCIL ALSO PROVIDES A STATEWIDE SCHOLAR TO HELP FORMULATE AND DIRECT PROGRAMMING RELATED TO THE TOPICS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amanda Clay Powers Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Betty Lou Jones Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Brian Perry Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Carla Sorrells Wall Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Colonel Sheila Varnado Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dr Ivy Taylor Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $9,700 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,091,972 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,230,831 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,332,503 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $16,132 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,984 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,346,651 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $331,013 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $13,400 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $121,405 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $13,649 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $315,771 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $71,383 |
| Other employee benefits | $33,245 |
| Payroll taxes | $32,440 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $81,495 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $127,944 |
| Advertising and promotion | $14,563 |
| Office expenses | $93,730 |
| Information technology | $11,760 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $22,970 |
| Travel | $59,063 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,401 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $5,044 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,421,550 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $713,092 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,872,129 |
| 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 | $13,642 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $183,534 |
| Total assets | $2,782,397 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $182,925 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| 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 | $36,857 |
| Total liabilities | $219,782 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $401,194 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,161,421 |
| 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 | $2,782,397 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Mississippi Humanities Council Inc has awarded $149,350 in support to 17 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ALEX FOUNDATION PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE HUMANITIES IN MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC LIFE | $5,730 |
ANGELA FURR PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE HUMANITIES IN MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC LIFE | $10,000 |
COAHOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE HUMANITIES IN MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC LIFE | $10,000 |
INTERNATIONAL MUSEUM OF MUSLIM CULTURES PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE HUMANITIES IN MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC LIFE | $10,000 |
INVISIBLE HISTORIES PROJECT PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE HUMANITIES IN MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC LIFE | $8,000 |
JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY PURPOSE: TO PROMOTE HUMANITIES IN MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC LIFE | $10,000 |