California Humanities
- Assets
- $3.2m
- Revenue
- $3.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 10
- Location
- Oakland, CA
- Founding
- 01/1985
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 94-2952469
Organization Overview
California Humanities is located in Oakland, CA. 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 12/2022, California Humanities employed 10 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. California Humanities 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 12/2022, California Humanities generated $3.7m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.7m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 6.3% 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, California Humanities has awarded 801 individual grants totaling $11,213,989. 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
TO CONNECT CALIFORNIANS TO SHARE OUR HERITAGE AND DIVERSE CULTURES AND INSPIRE CIVIC PARTICIPATION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HUMANITIES FOR ALL IS A GRANT PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS LOCALLY-INITIATED PUBLIC HUMANITIES PROJECTS THAT RESPOND TO THE NEEDS AND INTERESTS OF CALIFORNIANS, ENCOURAGE GREATER PUBLIC PARTICIPATION IN HUMANITIES PROGRAMMING, PARTICULARLY BY NEW AND/OR UNDERSERVED AUDIENCES, AND PROMOTES UNDERSTANDING AND EMPATHY AMONG ALL OUR STATE'S PEOPLES IN ORDER TO CULTIVATE A THRIVING DEMOCRACY. QUICK GRANTS (BETWEEN $1,000 AND $5,000) ARE AWARDED THREE TIMES A YEAR FOR SMALL-SCALE PUBLIC HUMANITIES ACTIVITIES AND PROJECTS THAT WILL TAKE PLACE WITHIN A ONE-YEAR PERIOD FROM THE AWARD DATE. PROJECT GRANTS ($10,000 TO $20,000) ARE AWARDED TWICE A YEAR FOR LARGER PUBLIC HUMANITIES PROJECTS OF UP TO TWO-YEARS DURATION FROM THE AWARD DATE.
CALIFORNIA HUMANITIES SUPPORTS FOUR CORE GRANTMAKING PROGRAMS WHICH INCLUDE THE HUMANITIES FOR ALL PROJECT GRANTS AND QUICK GRANTS, PREVIOUSLY LISTED, AS WELL AS THE LIBRARY INNOVATION LAB (LIL) PROGRAM, THE CALIFORNIA DOCUMENTARY PROJECT (CDP), AND LITERATURE & MEDICINE. OCCASIONAL STATEWIDE INITIATIVES INCLUDE GRANT MAKING, DIRECT PROGRAMMING, AND PROGRAMMING PARTNERSHIPS. GENERAL PROGRAM EXPENSES SUPPORT PROGRAM-RELATED ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS PUT ON OR SUPPORTED BY CALIFORNIA HUMANITIES.
CALIFORNIA HUMANITEIS SUPPORTS PERIODIC INITIATIVES, INCLUDING EQUITY ALIGNMENT AND INFORMED CITIZEN PROGRAMS. THE EQUITY ALIGNMENT EFFORT BEGAN A FEW YEARS AGO AND CONTINUES TO ENSURE THAT WE ARE INTENTIONAL, INFORMED, AND FAIR IN CENTERING EQUITY IN ALL ASPECTS OF OUR WORK. THE INFORMED CITIZEN PROGRAM OR DEMOCRACY AND THE INFORMED CITIZEN EMERGING JOURNALIST FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT AND AMPLIFY STUDENT JOURNALISTS' VOICES AND PERSPECTIVES WHO ARE ENROLLED AT CALIFORNIA COMMUNITY COLLEGES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Oliver Rosales Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Bidhan Chandra Roy Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Mina Para Matlon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Neha Balram Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Daniel Summerhill Director | Trustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Fritz Friedman Director | Trustee | 1.25 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
East Bay Asian Local Development Corp Rents | 12/30/22 | $109,319 |
Cbiz Accounting Fees | 12/30/22 | $140,260 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $3,554,632 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $164,751 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,719,383 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $240 |
| 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 | $3,719,623 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $1,395,151 |
| 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. | $216,912 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $82,427 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $807,420 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $71,283 |
| Other employee benefits | $150,482 |
| Payroll taxes | $76,150 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $167,675 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $355,125 |
| Advertising and promotion | $47,885 |
| Office expenses | $42,652 |
| Information technology | $24,277 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $160,895 |
| Travel | $32,036 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $37,923 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,913 |
| Insurance | $3,076 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,663,193 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $520,894 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $872,306 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,573,061 |
| 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 | $12,828 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $11,254 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $242,334 |
| Total assets | $3,232,677 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $271,821 |
| Grants payable | $892,550 |
| 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 | $254,432 |
| Total liabilities | $1,418,803 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $688,398 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,125,476 |
| 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 | $3,232,677 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, California Humanities has awarded $1,128,873 in support to 46 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
ABOUT PRODUCTIONS PURPOSE: CORE PROGRAMS | $10,000 |
ACADEMY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: CORE PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
BARCID FOUNDATION PURPOSE: CORE PROGRAMS | $15,000 |
BAY AREA VIDEO COALITION INC PURPOSE: CORE PROGRAMS | $20,000 |
CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE FOR RURAL STUDIES INC PURPOSE: CORE PROGRAMS | $25,000 |
BAYVIEW HUNTERS POINT CENTER FOR ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY PURPOSE: CORE PROGRAMS | $15,000 |