Humanities Texas is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1988. 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 10/2020, Humanities Texas employed 25 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Humanities Texas 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 10/2020, Humanities Texas generated $4.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 10/2020. While expenses have increased by 3.8% 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 2015, Humanities Texas has awarded 125 individual grants totaling $1,147,983. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF HUMANITIES TEXAS IS EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE. THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CLASSROOM TEACHING, SUPPORT LIBRARIES AND MUSEUMS, AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFELONG LEARNING, WE ADVANCE EDUCATION THROUGHOUT THE STATE. AS THE STATE AFFILIATE FOR THE
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HUMANITIES TEXAS ADMINISTERS A COMPETITIVE GRANTS PROGRAM; CREATES AND CIRCULATES TRAVELING EXHIBITIONS; HOLDS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS AND SUMMER INSTITUTES AND PRODUCES EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS TO SUPPORT TEXAS SCHOOLS; ADMINISTERS AN AWARDS PROGRAM THAT RECOGNIZES OUTSTANDING TEACHERS; DEVELOPS PUBLICATIONS, AND MAINTAINS A WEBSITE AND ONLINE EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES. OUR PROGRAMS STRENGTHEN TEXAS COMMUNITIES BY CULTIVATING THE KNOWLEDGE AND JUDGEMENT THAT REPRESENTATIVE DEMOCRACY DEMANDS OF ITS CITIZENS. THESE PROGRAMS ALSO CONTRIBUTE TO TEXAS'S THRIVING ECONOMY, CULTURE, AND CIVIC LIFE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Eric C Lupfer Executive Director | 40 | $104,475 | |
Chase Untermeyer Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Sean P Cunningham Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Becky Mckinley Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Michael L Klein Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Hector Retta Director | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,863,370 |
Investment income | $93,753 |
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 | $4,003,511 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $102,000 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $230,317 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $761,643 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $81,416 |
Other employee benefits | $135,224 |
Payroll taxes | $74,016 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $31,687 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $41,397 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $168,455 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $103,176 |
Travel | $9,624 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $68 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $111,734 |
Insurance | $20,366 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $3,549,524 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $271,951 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $1,331,629 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,584,430 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $9,920,951 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $157,607 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $157,607 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $9,763,344 |
Over the last fiscal year, Humanities Texas has awarded $832,716 in support to 82 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
Austin, TX PURPOSE: PUBLIC EDUCATION | $30,000 |
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN PURPOSE: PUBLIC EDUCATION | $22,500 |
San Antonio, TX PURPOSE: PUBLIC EDUCATION | $19,500 |
Corpus Christi, TX PURPOSE: PUBLIC EDUCATION | $16,500 |
Midland, TX PURPOSE: PUBLIC EDUCATION | $16,500 |
Uvalde, TX PURPOSE: PUBLIC EDUCATION | $16,072 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Humanities Texas has recieved totaling $78,150.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Buena Vista Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: SUPPORT GENERAL FUND | $25,000 |
Tobin Endowment Tr San Antonio, TX PURPOSE: TO MEET YOUR CHALLENGE GRANT FROM THE STILL WATER FOUNDATION AND SUPPORT THE HISTORIC PRESERVATION OF THE BYRNE-REED HOUSE | $17,900 |
Scurlock Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Ralph H And Ruth J Mc Cullough Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $10,000 |
Elizabeth Crook & Marc Lewis Foundation Austin, TX PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE PURPOSE | $10,000 |
Heart Sing Chevy Chase, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL USE | $250 |
Beg. Balance | $3,832,917 |
Earnings | $367,905 |
Net Contributions | $482,533 |
Ending Balance | $4,683,355 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Center For Action And Contemplation Inc Albuquerque, NM | $15,264,590 | $12,835,886 |
Southern Gas Association Dallas, TX | $5,545,984 | $4,419,938 |
Humanities Texas Austin, TX | $9,920,951 | $4,003,511 |
Common Threads Austin, TX | $2,007,404 | $3,535,258 |
Archaeological Conservancy Albuquerque, NM | $56,717,200 | $10,561,379 |
Louisiana Endowment For The Humanities New Orleans, LA | $7,660,408 | $3,249,427 |
Dallas Human Resource Management Association Inc Dallas, TX | $3,193,977 | $1,127,847 |
Oklahoma Humanities Council Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $1,955,276 | $1,624,150 |
Brilliant Lecture Series Inc Houston, TX | $24,900 | $1,346,410 |
Searchlight New Mexico Santa Fe, NM | $846,961 | $1,080,972 |
Bartoskewitz Farm Foundation Seguin, TX | $3,479,402 | $1,928,325 |
System For Education Empowerment And Success Houston, TX | $312,075 | $658,184 |