Wyoming Humanities Council
- Assets
- $884.6k
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 9
- Location
- Laramie, WY
- Founding
- 03/1975
- Data as of
- 10/2022
- EIN
- 83-0219852
Organization Overview
Wyoming Humanities Council is located in Laramie, WY. The organization was established in 1975. 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, Wyoming Humanities Council employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Wyoming Humanities Council 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, Wyoming Humanities Council 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 8.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.7m during the year ending 10/2022. While expenses have increased by 10.1% 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, Wyoming Humanities Council has awarded 105 individual grants totaling $1,234,433. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE WYOMING HUMANITIES COUNCIL'S MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN WYOMING'S DEMOCRACY BY CREATING AN ENVIRONMENT OF UNDERSTANDING, INSPIRATION, CREATIVITY, WISDOM, AND IDEA-SHARING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
WE SUPPORT NONPROFIT CULTURAL AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE APPLIED TO US FOR GRANTS AND WE ALSO DESIGN AND CONDUCT PROJECTS THAT ADDRESS CONTEMPORARY ISSUES THROUGH THE HUMANITIES - THESE PROJECTS INCLUDE PUBLIC PRESENTATIONS, CONFERENCES, EXHIBITS, PODCASTS, DOCUMENTARY FILMS, COLLECTIONS PRESERVATION, PUBLICATIONS, READING AND DISCUSSION GROUPS, WORKSHOPS, AND LECTURE SERIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Shawn Reese Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $101,162 |
Fred Schmechel Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Milward Simpson Chair-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sarah Jo Sinclair Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Dr Maggi Maier Murdock Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Willie Le Clair Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,464,267 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $69,612 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,533,879 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $16,609 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $5,411 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,555,899 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $642,799 |
| 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. | $122,491 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $45,491 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $347,242 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $24,337 |
| Other employee benefits | $45,588 |
| Payroll taxes | $36,634 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $57,433 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $5,881 |
| Fees for services: Other | $231,973 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $5,228 |
| Information technology | $39,193 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $17,515 |
| Travel | $53,530 |
| 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 | $2,604 |
| All other expenses | $2,543 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,694,092 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $138,248 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $100,716 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $167,509 |
| 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 | $3,453 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $364,487 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $108,226 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $2,009 |
| Total assets | $884,648 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $39,203 |
| 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 | $39,203 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $599,447 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $245,998 |
| 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 | $884,648 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Wyoming Humanities Council has awarded $538,339 in support to 38 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CARBON COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM PURPOSE: For public humanities programs | $44,940 |
Powell, WY PURPOSE: For public humanities programs | $36,939 |
MEETEETSE MUSEUM DISTRICT PURPOSE: For public humanities programs | $26,221 |
BURNING TORCH PRODUCTIONS PURPOSE: For public humanities programs | $21,710 |
CONVERSE COUNTY LIBRARY PURPOSE: For public humanities programs | $20,000 |
TVGALS INC PURPOSE: For public humanities programs | $20,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Wyoming Humanities Council has recieved totaling $32,988.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Community Foundation Of Jackson Hole Jackson, WY PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $16,450 |
Wyoming Association Of Non Profit Organizations Cheyenne, WY PURPOSE: General support | $7,481 |
Mrb Foundation Inc Lake Geneva, WI PURPOSE: GENERAL | $5,000 |
John P Ellbogen Foundation Laramie, WY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $4,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $57 |
Arlene Wesswick Foundation Rock Springs, WY PURPOSE: HUMANITIES | $0 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Bohemian Operating Foundation Fort Collins, CO | $26,896,792 | $478,884 |
Utah Humanities Council Salt Lake City, UT | $2,088,801 | $1,889,036 |
Wyoming Humanities Council Laramie, WY | $884,648 | $1,555,899 |
Idaho Humanities Council Boise, ID | $2,222,458 | $1,158,629 |
Colorado Humanities Greenwood Village, CO | $581,367 | $1,045,561 |
South Dakota Humanities Council Brookings, SD | $3,298,176 | $991,410 |
Expansion International Boise, ID | $533,904 | $684,081 |
Central Colorado Conservancy Salida, CO | $1,671,188 | $1,443,822 |
Log Cabin Literary Center Inc Boise, ID | $867,526 | $742,976 |
Park City-Summit County Arts Council Park City, UT | $316,433 | $609,066 |
Missoula Writing Collaborative Missoula, MT | $173,481 | $388,275 |
Western Writers Of America Inc Encampment, WY | $443,636 | $265,627 |