Alaska Humanities Forum
- Assets
- $1.4m
- Revenue
- $3.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 24
- Location
- Anchorage, AK
- Founding
- 01/1985
- Data as of
- 09/2021
- EIN
- 92-0042123
Organization Overview
Alaska Humanities Forum is located in Anchorage, AK. The organization was established in 1985. 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 09/2021, Alaska Humanities Forum employed 24 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Alaska Humanities Forum 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 09/2021, Alaska Humanities Forum generated $3.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 3.0% 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, Alaska Humanities Forum has awarded 231 individual grants totaling $1,770,452. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE ALASKA HUMANITIES FORUM CONNECTS ALAKSANS THROUGH STORIES, IDEAS, AND EXPERIENCES THAT POSITIVELY CHANGE LIVES AND STRENGTHEN COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HUMANITIES PROGRAMS ENCOMPASSED A WIDE RANGE OF HUMANITIES TOPICS INCLUDING COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS, A LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, ALASKAN HISTORY AND THE ANNUAL GOVERNOR'S AWARDS FOR THE ARTS AND HUMANITIES. THESE PROGRAMS HELP PASS ON THE VALUES, METHODS, AND WISDOM OF THE HUMANITIES TO FUTURE GENERATIONS. THE ALASKA HUMANITIES FORUM ISSUED GRANTS TO INDIVIDUALS AND SMALL ORGANIZATIONS, WHICH FUNDED OPERATIONAL SUPPORT (COVID RELIEF) AND HUMANITIES-BASED PROJECTS IN SMALL COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE STATE. PROJECTS CULTIVATE ENJOYMENT OF THE HUMANITIES IN DISCIPLINES SUCH AS CULTURAL STUDIES, ARCHAEOLOGY, ETHICS, PHILOSOPHY, HISTORY, LINGUISTICS, FOLKLORE, LANGUAGES, THEATRICAL ARTS, AND FILM. THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN DELIVERY OF PROGRAMS DUE TO FACT THAT THE FORUM HAD TO CHANGE FROM DELIVERING HUMANITIES PROGRAMS THROUGH IN-PERSON EVENTS TO VIRTUAL EVENTS DUE TO THE COVID PANDEMIC.
EDUCATION PROGRAMS ENCOMPASSED A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMMING TARGETED TO YOUTH AND EDUCATORS INCLUDING POST-SECONDARY PREPARATION, CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING TRAININGS, REGIONAL CULTURAL INDUCTIONS, ALASKA HISTORY DAY, AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMING GROUNDED IN CULTURAL AWARENESS AND CONFIDENCE. THERE WAS A SIGNIFICANT CHANGE IN DELIVERY OF PROGRAMS DUE TO FACT THAT THE FORUM HAD TO CHANGE FROM DELIVERING EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGH IN-PERSON EVENTS TO VIRTUAL EVENTS DUE TO THE COVID PANDEMIC.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kameron H Perez-Verdia President/ce | Officer | 40 | $144,551 |
Ted Leonard CFO | Officer | 40 | $112,528 |
Moira K Smith Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Cordelia Qignaaq Kellie Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
April Albeza Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Kristi Williams Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
University Of Alaska Fairbanks Mentor Program | 9/29/17 | $231,136 |
Magnetic North Productions Film Production | 9/29/17 | $222,750 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,961,653 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $186,040 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,147,693 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,541,906 |
| Investment income | $6,863 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $864 |
| 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 | $3,701,429 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $494,000 |
| 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. | $240,023 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $152,521 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $968,638 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $16,924 |
| Other employee benefits | $233,835 |
| Payroll taxes | $101,406 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $23,534 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $27,201 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $796,753 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,803 |
| Office expenses | $141,384 |
| Information technology | $83,219 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $157,604 |
| Travel | $70,820 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,103 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,914 |
| Insurance | $29,211 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,479,387 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $548,119 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $538,550 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $101,847 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $155,575 |
| 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 | $48,912 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $42,901 |
| Total assets | $1,435,904 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $177,227 |
| Grants payable | $118,700 |
| Deferred revenue | $118,106 |
| 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 | $414,033 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $978,970 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $42,901 |
| 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 | $1,435,904 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Alaska Humanities Forum has awarded $489,000 in support to 50 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Juneau, AK PURPOSE: MEDIA | $23,000 |
Anchorage, AK PURPOSE: COVID RELIEF | $23,000 |
Sitka, AK PURPOSE: COVID RELIEF | $22,500 |
Anchorage, AK PURPOSE: COVID RELIEF | $15,000 |
Nome, AK PURPOSE: COVID RELIEF | $15,000 |
Juneau, AK PURPOSE: COVID RELIEF | $15,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that Alaska Humanities Forum has recieved totaling $788,742.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Arctic Slope Community Foundation Anchorage, AK PURPOSE: Community Support | $453,197 |
Rasmuson Foundation Anchorage, AK PURPOSE: MAGNETIC NORTH FILM SERIES | $245,000 |
Atwood Foundation Incorporated Anchorage, AK PURPOSE: ANCSA AT 50: VARIOUS PROJECTS | $30,000 |
Rasmuson Foundation Anchorage, AK PURPOSE: STATEWIDE DATABASE OF CULTURAL ORGANIZATIONS | $25,000 |
Atwood Foundation Incorporated Anchorage, AK PURPOSE: LEADERSHIP ANCHORAGE | $15,000 |
Atwood Foundation Incorporated Anchorage, AK PURPOSE: CULTURE STORIES TV & WEB SERIES PHASE 1: DEVELOPMENT | $15,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $32,450 |
| Earnings | $5,799 |
| Admin Expense | $354 |
| Net Contributions | $1,645 |
| Ending Balance | $42,901 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Alaska Humanities Forum Anchorage, AK | $1,435,904 | $3,701,429 |
Richard Hugo House Seattle, WA | $7,413,381 | $2,157,328 |
Seattle Arts And Lectures Inc Seattle, WA | $2,481,915 | $2,696,759 |
Humanities Washington Seattle, WA | $1,874,322 | $2,110,794 |
Japan Business Association Of Seattle Bellevue, WA | $1,492,861 | $1,546,847 |
Hedgebrook Langley, WA | $5,559,307 | $1,728,150 |
American Studies Assn Spokane, WA | $994,754 | $1,099,135 |
Proforum Seattle, WA | $57,768 | $281,990 |
Sound Circle Center For Arts And Anthroposophy Seattle, WA | $191,208 | $419,015 |
Spokane Language House Spokane, WA | $216,087 | $366,915 |
The Common Acre Seattle, WA | $98,918 | $210,589 |
Helping Link Seattle, WA | $577,642 | $326,639 |