Louisiana Endowment For The Humanities
- Assets
- $9.1m
- Revenue
- $5.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 31
- Location
- New Orleans, LA
- Founding
- 11/1976
- Data as of
- 10/2022
- EIN
- 72-0795568
Organization Overview
Louisiana Endowment For The Humanities is located in New Orleans, LA. The organization was established in 1976. 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, Louisiana Endowment For The Humanities employed 31 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Louisiana Endowment For The Humanities 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, Louisiana Endowment For The Humanities generated $5.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.8m during the year ending 10/2022. While expenses have increased by 13.1% per year over the past 6 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 2017, Louisiana Endowment For The Humanities has awarded 250 individual grants totaling $2,597,583. 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:
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THE LOUISIANA ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO ALL LOUISIANANS. THE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE ALL LOUISIANANS WITH ACCESS TO AND AN APPRECIATION OF THEIR OWN RICH, SHARED AND DIVERSE HISTORICAL, LITERACY AND CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH EFFECTIVE AND INNOVATIVE PUBLIC HUMANITIES PROGRAMMING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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GRANTS - THE LEH SUPPORTS CULTURAL EFFORTS THROUGHOUT LOUISIANA BY AWARDING GRANTS TO LOCAL CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS AND INSTITUTIONS. THESE AWARDS SUPPORT LARGE AND SMALL-SCALE HUMANITIES PUBLIC PROGRAMS FROM UNIVERSITY EVENTS TO MUSEUM EXHIBITIONS, FROM DOCUMENTARY FILMS TO EMERGENCY RECOVERY PROJECTS. WE WORK IN EVERY PARISH AND WORK TO REACH EVERY LOUISIANAN IN LOCAL LIBRARIES, CULTURAL CENTERS AND HISTORICAL SOCIETIES. OUR GRANTING PROGRAMS REPRESENT STATE-BASED PROGRAMS IN HUMANITIES THOUGH DIRECT FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF HUMANITIES PROGRAMS. A LIST OF PAYMENTS IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
FAMILY READING PROGRAMS THE LEH DEVELOPS, CONTINUOUSLY REFINES, NATIONALLY LICENSES, AND DIRECTLY EXECUTES A SET OF UNIQUE, HUMANITIES-FOCUSED, OUTCOMES-BASED PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO ENGAGE UNDERSERVED CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. CREATED IN 1991, PRIME TIME READING PROGRAMS ARE PROVEN TO GENERATE LONG-TERM IMPROVEMENTS IN FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND STUDENT ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT. PRIME TIME PROGRAMS OFFER PARTNER SITES SUCH AS LIBRARIES, SCHOOLS, AND OTHER COMMUNITY SERVICE AGENCIES RESEARCH-BASED INITIATIVES THAT ENGAGE CHILDREN, PARENTS, TEACHERS, EDUCATION ADMINISTRATORS, AND THE COMMUNITY AT-LARGE IN HIGH-QUALITY, FAMILY-FOCUSED LEARNING EXPERIENCES. PRIME TIME DIRECTLY OPERATES ACROSS THE ENTIRE STATE OF LOUISIANA AND IS LICENSED ACROSS THE ENTIRE UNITED STATES.
PUBLISHING THE LEH PUBLISHES VIBRANT AND RELEVANT ORIGINAL WRITING, RESEARCH, ART, AND PHOTOGRAPHY IN A QUARTERLY MAGAZINE, LARGE-FORMAT BOOKS, AND THROUGH AN ONLINE DIGITAL ARCHIVE OF SCHOLARSHIP ON LOUISIANA. 64 PARISHES (PRINT) IS DISTRIBUTED STATEWIDE AND SEEKS TO REACH ALL RESIDENTS OF OUR STATE THROUGH THE WORK OF OUR VIBRANT AND GROWING TEAM OF LA-BASED CONTRIBUTORS. 64 PARISHES (ONLINE) IS AVAILABLE TO ANYONE AT ANY TIME AND INCLUDES SPECIAL FEATURES FOR STUDENTS, TEACHERS AND CULTURAL TRAVELERS. 64 PARISHES (ONLINE) ALSO BRINGS TOGETHER CULTURAL AND HISTORICAL MATERIALS FROM MOST OF LOUISIANA'S MAJOR ARCHIVES AND SPECIAL COLLECTIONS. OUR BOOKS FOCUS ON SPECIFIC TOPICS OF HIGH INTEREST LIKE THE TRICENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY OF THE CITY OF NEW ORLEANS AND ARE ACTIVELY SOUGHT OUT BY RESIDENTS OF OUR STATE. IN OUR PUBLISHING WORK, WE TELL THE STORIES AND HIGHLIGHT THE ARTISTRY AND CULTURAL HERITAGE OF LOUISIANA THROUGH POWERFUL SCHOLARSHIP, DYNAMIC MEDIA, SCHOLAR-DRIVEN DIGITAL ARCHIVES, AND ORIGINAL CULTURAL REPORTING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Tonya Boldan-Ball Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ty Bromell Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Cenac Sr MD Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Rebecca Collins Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Stewart Ewing Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Faye Flanagan Board Of Directors | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Woodward Design Build Llc Construction | 10/30/23 | $236,759 |
Colmex Construction Llc Construction | 10/30/23 | $176,356 |
Soundworks System Integrators Llc Audio / Visual Equipment | 10/30/23 | $126,413 |
Eag Gulf Coast Llc Professional Accounting Services | 10/30/23 | $109,511 |
Ingram Content Group Publisher | 10/30/23 | $124,551 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,621,083 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,090,025 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,711,108 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $192,730 |
| Investment income | $161,879 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $138,050 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $33,766 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,589,510 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $362,649 |
| 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. | $230,622 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $104,974 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,714,702 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $230,604 |
| Payroll taxes | $137,041 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $13,943 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $40,926 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $68,908 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $223,374 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $175,267 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,762,109 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $494,313 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,106,763 |
| 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 | $12,820 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $42,503 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,443,591 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $3,609,251 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $354,335 |
| Total assets | $9,063,576 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $886,330 |
| 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 | $7,750 |
| Total liabilities | $894,080 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,283,360 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $5,886,136 |
| 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 | $9,063,576 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Louisiana Endowment For The Humanities has awarded $666,800 in support to 48 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
LONGUE VUE HOUSE & GARDENS PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICE | $6,000 |
LOUISIANA FOLKLORE SOCIETY PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICE | $6,500 |
LOUISIANA LIBRARY AND BOOK FESTIVAL FOUNDATION PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICE | $8,000 |
MCNEESE STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICE | $8,000 |
TENNESSEE WILLIAMS FESTIVAL PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICE | $8,000 |
LOUISIANA MUSEUM FOUNDATION PURPOSE: PROGRAM SERVICE | $8,900 |