Humanities Texas

Organization Overview

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 10/2023, Humanities Texas employed 26 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 10/2023, Humanities Texas generated $4.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.8m during the year ending 10/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.6% 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, Humanities Texas has awarded 163 individual grants totaling $1,507,491. 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

2023

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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Becky Mckinley
Chair
$0
John Phillip Santos
Vice Chair
$0
Virginia Mithoff
Secretary
$0
Carlos Kevin Blanton
Treasurer
$0
Chase Untermeyer
Past Chair
$0
Elizabeth Chapman
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $3,397,444
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$731,375
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$4,128,819
Total Program Service Revenue$32,025
Investment income $133,968
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 $4,311,578

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Humanities Texas has awarded $359,508 in support to 38 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

TEXAS FOLKLIFE

PURPOSE: PUBLIC EDUCATION

$15,000

TEXAS BOOK FESTIVAL

PURPOSE: PUBLIC EDUCATION

$10,000

UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN

PURPOSE: PUBLIC EDUCATION

$6,500

FORT BEND HISTORY ASSOCIATION

PURPOSE: PUBLIC EDUCATION

$6,000

HOLOCAUST MUSEUM HOUSTON

PURPOSE: PUBLIC EDUCATION

$13,000

FRIENDS OF CORPUS CHRISTI MUSEUM OF SCIENCE

PURPOSE: PUBLIC EDUCATION

$10,000
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Center For Action And Contemplation Inc
Albuquerque, NM
$11,905,707
Louisiana Endowment For The Humanities
New Orleans, LA
$5,589,510
Southern Gas Association
Dallas, TX
$4,633,821
Common Threads
Austin, TX
$4,109,300
Humanities Texas
Austin, TX
$4,311,578
Archaeological Conservancy
Albuquerque, NM
$6,614,180
Bartoskewitz Farm Foundation
Seguin, TX
$499,173
Dallas Human Resource Management Association Inc
Dallas, TX
$1,854,889
Oklahoma Humanities Council Inc
Oklahoma City, OK
$1,449,535
Searchlight New Mexico
Santa Fe, NM
$1,180,697
System For Education Empowerment And Success
Houston, TX
$618,552
Writers League Of Texas
Austin, TX
$491,990
Pollard Theatre Company
Guthrie, OK
$456,700
Gemini Series Inc
San Antonio, TX
$542,551
Philosophical Society Of Texas
Austin, TX
$438,477
Pulaski County Imagination Library
Little Rock, AR
$387,886
The Tennessee Williams-New Orleans Literary Festival Inc
New Orleans, LA
$378,669
Newlife Behavior International
Garland, TX
$449,154
Lama Foundation
San Cristobal, NM
$273,778
Arab American Cultural And Community Center
Houston, TX
$575,992
American Short Fiction Inc
Austin, TX
$289,164
Experience Excellence
Victoria, TX
$178,761
Somervell History Foundation
Glen Rose, TX
$367,678
Project Sycamore A Nfp Corporation
Austin, TX
$209,510
Christian Womens Job Corps Of Tyler Inc
Tyler, TX
$281,740

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