Oklahoma Humanities Council Inc
- Assets
- $2.2m
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 8
- Location
- Oklahoma City, OK
- Founding
- 01/1978
- Data as of
- 10/2023
- EIN
- 73-0951965
Organization Overview
Oklahoma Humanities Council Inc, operating under the name Oklahoma Humanities, is located in Oklahoma City, OK. 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 10/2023, Oklahoma Humanities employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oklahoma 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 10/2023, Oklahoma Humanities generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 10/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.1% 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 2015, Oklahoma Humanities has awarded 180 individual grants totaling $2,117,657. 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 OKLAHOMA HUMANITIES (OH) IS TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES BY HELPING OKLAHOMANS LEARN ABOUT THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE, UNDERSTAND NEW PERSPECTIVES, AND PARTICIPATE KNOWLEDGEABLY IN CIVIC LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND FREE PUBLIC EVENTS PRODUCED BY THE COUNCIL. (SOME EXPENSES IN THIS CATEGORY MAY APPLY TO OTHER LISTED PROGRAMS, BUT THE EXPENSES ARE NOT DIRECTLY ATTRIBUTABLE BASED ON COST CENTER LIKE SALARY OR OFFICE RENT.)
OKLAHOMA HUMANITIES GRANTS ENCOURAGE CULTURAL PROGRAMMING ON THE LOCAL LEVEL ACROSS THE STATE. ELIGIBLE PROJECTS MUST SUPPORT THE COUNCILS MISSION TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES BY HELPING OKLAHOMANS LEARN ABOUT THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE, UNDERSTAND NEW PERSPECTIVES, AND PARTICIPATE KNOWLEDGEABLY IN CIVIC LIFE. THROUGH SPECIAL INITIATIVES, OKLAHOMA HUMANITIES ALSO PROVIDED FUNDING FOR NATIONAL PROJECTS LIKE UNITED WE STAND, NATIONAL HISTORY DAY, AND CONTINUED SCHOLARLY RESEARCH ON THE HUMANITIES.
SINCE 1985, OKLAHOMANS HAVE STARTED NEW CHAPTERS AND NEW CONVERSATIONS WITH OHS DYNAMIC BOOK CLUB PROGRAM, LETS TALK ABOUT IT (LTAI). HOSTED BY LIBRARIES AND OTHER ORGANIZATIONS, EACH LTAI SERIES USES FOUR OR FIVE BOOKS TO EXPLORE A SPECIFIC THEME DEVELOPED BY A HUMANITIES SCHOLAR. COMBINED WITH PRESENTATIONS FROM LITERARY EXPERTS, LTAI CATALYZES MEANINGFUL CONVERSATION AND ENCOURAGES READERS TO REFLECT ON THEIR EXPERIENCES, SHARE THOUGHTS AND IDEAS, CONSIDER DIVERSE PERSPECTIVES, AND GAIN NEW INSIGHT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Caroline E Lowery Executive Director | 40 | $108,600 | |
Uzma Saleemi Member At Large | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Lynne Schonacher Member At Large | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Lynne Simpson Member At Large | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Francine Parchcorn Member At Large | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Erin Peters Member At Large | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,205,811 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $162,644 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,368,455 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $81,080 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,449,535 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $299,252 |
| 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. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $473,279 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $131,951 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $10,432 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $69,989 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $40,017 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $6,732 |
| Fees for services: Other | $56,672 |
| Advertising and promotion | $76,086 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $54,992 |
| Travel | $29,495 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $28,279 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,669 |
| Insurance | $7,183 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,351,715 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $425,714 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $223,432 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $48,177 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $1,376,137 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $98,630 |
| Total assets | $2,172,090 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $41,705 |
| Grants payable | $276,940 |
| Deferred revenue | $281,238 |
| 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 | $98,630 |
| Total liabilities | $698,513 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,368,052 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $105,525 |
| 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 | $2,172,090 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Oklahoma Humanities Council Inc has awarded $301,884 in support to 29 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CHAUTAUQUA COUNCIL OF ENID INC PURPOSE: Provide humanities content | $7,500 |
COUNCIL ON AMERICAN-ISLAMIC RELATIO PURPOSE: Provide humanities content | $7,500 |
FIRST AMERICANS MUSEUM PURPOSE: Provide humanities content | $10,000 |
FRIENDS OF HONEY SPRINGS BATTLEFIEL PURPOSE: Provide humanities content | $8,953 |
FRIENDS OF THE LAWTON PUBLIC LIBRAR PURPOSE: Provide humanities content | $7,500 |
GILCREASE MUSEUM MANAGEMENT TRUST PURPOSE: Provide humanities content | $9,163 |