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Humanities Iowa

Humanities Iowa

Ames, IA 50010
Tax ID23-7374180

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About this organization

Revenue

$834,849

Expenses

$776,154

Website

humanitiesiowa.org

Mission

The Mission Of Humanities Iowa Is To Promote Understanding And Appreciation Of The People, Communities, Culture, And Stories Of Importance To Iowa And The Nation. Humanities Iowa (Hi) Is Committed To Bringing The Humanities To The Public Through Grant Making, Publications, Interactive Programming And Events. Founded In 1971, Hi Is An Affiliate Of The National Endowment For The Humanities (Neh) In Washington, D.C. We Provide Grants And Partnerships To Other Non-Profit Organizations That Further The Humanities In The State, And We Conduct Our Own Programs That Support The Humanities Across Iowa. Each Year We Serve Over 250,000 Iowans With Programming And Projects Like Our Speakers Bureau. We Have A Strong Commitment To Sharing And Supporting The Humanities With All Iowans, And To Bringing The Humanities To Life.

About

HUMANITIES IOWA SPONSORED OVER 210 PUBLIC HISTORY PROGRAMS ACROSS THE STATE IN 2019 - PROGRAMS THAT SHOWCASED IOWA'S WEALTH OF HOME GROWN KNOWLEDGE AND TALENT TO OVER 5,000 PEOPLE. PROGRAMS INCLUDED PRESENTATIONS ON THE LIFEWORK OF "FIRST LADY OF THE FARM" RUTH BUXTON SAYRE AND HOT TAMALE LOUIE, THE STORY OF ZARIF KHAN. HUMANITIES IOWA REMAINS COMMITTED TO MAKING EXTRAORDINARY PROGRAMMING AVAILABLE TO ALL IOWANS. DURING 2019 WE: - AWARDED OVER 206,317 IN GRANTS TO 32 IOWA NON-PROFITS; - FUNDED PUBLIC PROGRAMS AT IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY, UNIVERSITY OF NORTHERN IOWA, DRAKE UNIVERSITY, CENTRAL COLLEGE, AND OTHER HIGHER EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AROUND THE STATE; - SUPPORTED EXHIBITS IN ELK HORN, MUSCATINE, SIOUX CITY, DUBUQUE, AND CEDAR RAPIDS; - PARTNERED WITH OKOBOJI SUMMER THEATER, THE DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART, CLARKE UNIVERSITY, COMBINED EFFORTS, THE BLANDEN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION AND NUMEROUS HISTORICAL SOCIETIES; - PARTNERED WITH THE IOWA ARTS COUNCIL FOR THE 2019 IOWA POET LAUREATE SELECTION PROCESS, FORMING A NOMINATING COMMITTEE THAT RECOMMENDED A SHORTLIST OF LAUREATES TO THE GOVERNOR, WHO NAMED DEBRA MARQUART POET LAUREATE; - PARTNERED WITH WHITEROCK CONSERVANCY IN CELEBRATING THE REMEMBRANCE OF NIKITA KHRUSHCHEV'S 1959 VISIT TO IOWA.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's mission, as described in the filing, is “The mission of humanities iowa is to promote understanding and appreciation of the people, communities, culture, and stories of importance to iowa and the nation. humanities iowa (hi) is committed to bringing the humanities to the public through grant making, publications, interactive programming and events. founded in 1971, hi is an affiliate of the national endowment for the humanities (neh) in washington, d.c. we provide grants and partnerships to other non-profit organizations that further the humanities in the state, and we conduct our own programs that support the humanities across iowa. each year we serve over 250,000 iowans with programming and projects like our speakers bureau. we have a strong commitment to sharing and supporting the humanities with all iowans, and to bringing the humanities to life.”.

When describing its duties, they were characterized as: “The mission of humanities iowa is to promote understanding and appreciation of the people, communities, culture, and stories of importance to iowa and the nation. humanities iowa (hi) is committed to bringing the humanities to the public through grant making, publications, interactive programming and events. founded in 1971, hi is an affiliate of the national endowment for the humanities (neh) in washington, d.c. we provide grants and partnerships to other non-profit organizations that further the humanities in the state, and we conduct our own programs that support the humanities across iowa. each year we serve over 250,000 iowans with programming and projects like our speakers bureau. we have a strong commitment to sharing and supporting the humanities with all iowans, and to bringing the humanities to life.”.

  • The filing shows that the non-profit's address as of 2020 is 100 MAIN LIBRARY SUITE 4039, IOWA CITY, IA, 52242.
  • As of 2020, the non-profit has reported a total of 4 employees on their form.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Collects art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue is between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue less expenses is $58,695.
  • The compensation of the CEO of the organization is subject to review and approval by an independent body.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 19 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 1976.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $328,177 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $11,380 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has grants to organizations.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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