Oklahoma Humanities Council Inc

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 10/2022, Oklahoma Humanities employed 7 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 10/2022, Oklahoma Humanities generated $1.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.5m during the year ending 10/2022. While expenses have increased by 7.7% per year over the past 7 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 151 individual grants totaling $1,815,773. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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THE MISSION OF OKLAHOMA HUMANITIES 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:

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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.


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.)


FREE OF ADVOCACY AND ADVERTISING AND SUPPORTED BY DONORS, THE AWARD-WINNING OKLAHOMA HUMANITIES MAGAZINE IS DISTRIBUTED IN PRINT AND ONLINE AS FREE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING. FROM PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES TO CULTURAL HERITAGE, IT PROVIDES AN ENGAGING FORUM FOR NEW IDEAS AND PRODUCTIVE CIVIL DISCOURSEA RICH MIX OF HUMANITIES SCHOLARSHIP, INSIGHTFUL NARRATIVES, AND INFORMED OPINIONS FOR A READ THAT IS SMART, BALANCED, EDUCATIONAL, AND ENTERTAINING. IT REACHES ALL 77 COUNTIES AND HAS A CIRCULATION OF 12,000 WITH ADDITIONAL PUBLIC DISTRIBUTION THROUGH CLASSROOMS AND SELECTED EVENTS. PREVIOUS AUTHORS INCLUDE N. SCOTT MOMADAY, WALTER ISAACSON, KRISTA TIPPETT, BRYAN STEVENSON, MICHAEL SANDEL, NAOMI SHIHAB NYE, AND MORE.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events-$237,002
Related organizations$0
Government grants $1,780,968
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$79,241
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,623,207
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $943
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 $1,624,150

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Oklahoma Humanities Council Inc has awarded $311,397 in support to 27 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

FIRST AMERICANS MUSEUM

PURPOSE: Provide humanities content atvia event

$35,000

SEMINOLE NATION HISTORICAL SOCIETY

PURPOSE: Provide humanities content atvia event

$25,000

OKLAHOMA HISTORY CENTER

PURPOSE: Provide humanities content atvia event

$23,000

OKLAHOMA CITY MUSEUM OF ART INC

Org PageRecipient Profile

Oklahoma City, OK

PURPOSE: Provide humanities content atvia event

$20,000

UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE & ARTS OF OK

PURPOSE: Provide humanities content atvia event

$20,000

OKLAHOMA INTERNATIONAL DANCE FESTIV

PURPOSE: Provide humanities content atvia event

$20,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Oklahoma Humanities Council Inc has recieved totaling $11,014.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Macklanburg Foundation

Columbia, MO

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTION

$10,000
Gerald H Westby Jr Foundation

Tulsa, OK

PURPOSE: MUSEUM ON MAIN STREET PROGRAM

$1,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$14
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$221,300
Earnings-$29,684
Admin Expense$1,340
Net Contributions$89,910
Grants$9,710
Ending Balance$270,476

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