Humanities Amped is located in Baton Rouge, LA. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (A90) the organization is classified as: Arts Services, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2023, Humanities Amped employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Humanities Amped 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 06/2023, Humanities Amped generated $216.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $263.7k during the year ending 06/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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OUR VISION IS TO CREATE A DYNAMIC COMMUNITY OF LIFE-LONG LEARNERS AND INNOVATIVE CIVIC LEADERS. OUR MISSION IS TO MODEL AND SHARE TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATIONAL PRACTICES THAT RESULT IN PEOPLE'S POWER TO SHAPE THEIR WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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AMPLIFIED CLASSROOMS- TARA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS EXPERIENCE A PATHWAY OF HUMANITIES AMPED-SUPPORTED CLASSES FROM 9TH-11TH GRADE 12TH GRADE WILL BEGIN IN FALL 2025 INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING THREE INITIATIVES: FRESHMAN SEMINAR- A FULL-TIME HUMANITIES AMPED EDUCATOR PARTNERS WITH A THS TEACHER IN SIX SESSIONS OF FRESHMAN SEMINAR A YEAR-LONG COURSE FOR ALL THS 9TH GRADERS. THROUGH THIS COURSE 125+ 9TH GRADERS GAIN SOFT SKILLS FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS INCLUDING COLLABORATION PROBLEM-SOLVING COMMUNICATION AND CRITICAL THINKING. THEY GAIN CONFIDENCE IN THEMSELVES THROUGH WRITING AND PUBLISHING CHILDREN'S BOOKS ABOUT OVERCOMING A CHALLENGE WHICH THEY THEN SHARE THROUGH A FAMILY LITERACY NIGHT AND A BOOK TOUR IN NEARBY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. AMPED DUAL-ENROLLMENT HUMANITIES PATHWAY- RISING 10TH GRADERS ARE RECRUITED FROM FRESHMAN SEMINAR TO JOIN THE AMPED DE PATHWAY. STUDENTS IN THIS PATHWAY TAKE SIX HUMANITIES DUAL ENROLLMENT COURSES BETWEEN THE 10TH AND 12TH GRADES THAT ARE SUPPORTED BY HUMANITIES AMPED EDUCATORS. IN ADDITION TO BRCC COLLEGE CREDITS THE STUDENTS GAIN CRITICAL READING WRITING AND DISCUSSION SKILLS THAT ENHANCE COLLEGE READINESS AND PARTICIPATE IN PROJECT-BASED LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. 40+ STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN EACH GRADE-LEVEL COHORT TOTALING 80+ STUDENTS IN THE 24-25 ACADEMIC YEAR AND 120 STUDENTS THEREAFTER 12TH GRADE WILL BEGIN IN FALL 2025. ADELANTE VOLUNTEERS- EACH SEMESTER 25+ BILINGUAL VOLUNTEERS ARE TRAINED TO WORK IN THS CLASSROOMS TO SUPPORT THE UNIQUE NEEDS OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS. THS HAS ONE OF THE HIGHEST RATES OF ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS IN THE DISTRICT AND THE ADELANTE VOLUNTEERS PROVIDE CRITICAL ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES HELPING ALL STUDENTS FEEL WELCOME AND OBTAIN AN EDUCATION. AMPED ALSO PROVIDES EDUCATOR DEVELOPMENT FOR TEACHERS HOSTING ADELANTE VOLUNTEERS.
AMPED STUDIO IS AN AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM AT TARA HIGH SCHOOL RUN BY HUMANITIES AMPED. YOUTH ENGAGE IN ARTS-BASED CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROJECTS. THEY EXPLORE THE QUESTIONS WHO AM I AND WHAT DO I WANT FOR MY COMMUNITY THROUGH VISUAL ARTS PERFORMANCE AND MUSIC. THE PROGRAM SERVED 10 STUDENTS AND RESULTED IN 10 CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROJECTS.
AMPED COMMUNITY CARE- TARA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS AND ESPECIALLY THOSE IN AMPLIFIED CLASSROOMS HAVE ACCESS TO SEVERAL SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES TO IMPROVE WELL-BEING OUTCOMES. THESE INCLUDE: MATTERS OF THE MIND- SKILLS-BASED GROUPS FOR STUDENTS WHO ARE IDENTIFIED BY FACULTY AS NEEDING ADDITIONAL SUPPORT TO DEVELOP THE SKILLS NEEDED FOR EMOTIONAL REGULATION SELF-AWARENESS AND PERSONAL AND INTERPERSONAL WELL-BEING. LED BY A LICENSED CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER THESE GROUPS PROVIDE A SUB-SET OF HIGH-NEEDS STUDENTS WITH CRITICAL TOOLS TO COPE WITH LIFE'S CHALLENGES IN A HEALTHY WAY. EMERGENT COMMUNITY NEEDS- AMPED PROVIDES RESPONSIVE RESOURCE COORDINATION AND SUPPORT FOR PRESSING NEEDS THAT EMERGE FROM THS. FOR EXAMPLE FOOD INSECURITY WAS IDENTIFIED AS A MAJOR ISSUE FOR THS'S IMMIGRANT FAMILIES AND SO WE HELPED BRING A FOOD PANTRY TO THE SCHOOL. WE BELIEVE IN WORKING RESPONSIVELY TO TRULY PARTNER WITH THE SCHOOL COMMUNITY SO THAT YOUNG PEOPLE AND THEIR FAMILIES CAN THRIVE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Alejandra Torres President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Andrew Kuo Vice President | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Anna Fogle Treasurer | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Suzette Caleo Board Member | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Rick Curry Board Member | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Daniela Chu-Rodriduez Board Member | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $205,768 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $205,768 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $10,750 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $216,518 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $11,825 |
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 | $176,644 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $3,197 |
Payroll taxes | $12,856 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,026 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $28,147 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $993 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $8,978 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,875 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $263,704 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $53,008 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $53,008 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,092 |
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 | $4,092 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $48,916 |
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 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $53,008 |