Alaska Humanities Forum
- Assets
- $2.0m
- Revenue
- $2.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 26
- Location
- Anchorage, AK
- Founding
- 01/1985
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- 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 09/2023, Alaska Humanities Forum employed 26 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 09/2023, Alaska Humanities Forum generated $2.8m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 8 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 09/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (0.4%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Alaska Humanities Forum has awarded 180 individual grants totaling $1,519,925. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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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EDUCATION PROGRAMS ENCOMPASSED A WIDE RANGE OF PROGRAMMING TARGETED TO YOUTH AND EDUCATORS INCLUDING POST-SECONDARY PREPARATION, CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE TEACHING TRAININGS, REGIONAL CULTURAL INDUCTIONS, AND YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAMMING GROUNDED IN CULTURAL AWARENESS AND CONFIDENCE. THE FORUM DELIVERS EDUCATION PROGRAMS THROUGH IN-PERSON EVENTS TO VIRTUAL EVENTS.
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. THE FORUM DELIVERS HUMANITIES PROGRAMS THROUGH IN-PERSON EVENTS TO VIRTUAL EVENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Kameron H Perez-Verdia President/ce | Officer | 40 | $181,164 |
Judith Owens-Manley Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ben Mallott Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Rachael Ball Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Jeffrey Siemers Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Thea Bemben Board Member | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Magnetic North Productions Film Production | 9/29/17 | $222,750 |
University Of Alaska Fairbanks Mentor Program | 9/29/17 | $231,136 |
Magnetic North Productions Film Production | 9/29/17 | $222,750 |
University Of Alaska Fairbanks Mentor Program | 9/29/17 | $231,136 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,473,194 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $113,661 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,586,855 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,138,982 |
| Investment income | $346 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $1,720 |
| 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 | $2,826,160 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $50,000 |
| 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. | $237,271 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $151,269 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,182,290 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $32,039 |
| Other employee benefits | $168,941 |
| Payroll taxes | $113,705 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $1,737 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $32,993 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $216,571 |
| Advertising and promotion | $7,184 |
| Office expenses | $136,798 |
| Information technology | $21,658 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $193,345 |
| Travel | $266,204 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $32,408 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $31,758 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,835,921 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $677,310 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $547,797 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $108,603 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $239,990 |
| 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 | $56,092 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $394,233 |
| Total assets | $2,024,025 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $249,645 |
| Grants payable | $36,961 |
| Deferred revenue | $190,508 |
| 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 | $365,021 |
| Total liabilities | $842,135 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,032,855 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $149,035 |
| 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 | $2,024,025 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Alaska Humanities Forum has awarded $50,000 in support to 5 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
BETHEL COUNCIL ON THE ARTS PURPOSE: MEDIA | $10,000 |
SEE STORIES PURPOSE: UNSETTLING ALASKA | $10,000 |
AAK'W KWAAN COALITION COUNCIL PURPOSE: INDIGENOUS ARTISTS | $10,000 |
ALASKA PUBLIC MEDIA PURPOSE: STORYTELLING | $10,000 |
ALASKA CHILDREN'S TRUST PURPOSE: CHILD ABUSE/NEGLECT | $10,000 |