Program areas at Vermont Humanities Council
Community grants - competitive grant rounds are held to support Humanities projects throughout the state of Vermont. Applications are evaluated by a board committee. Grant opportunities are available several times per year.
Humanities-based literacy programs - variety of programs to promote literacy in Vermont. Programs include "Vermont reads" a one book annual statewide reading, early literacy workshops for childcare providers, as well as family literacy trainings for parents. Humanities camps are week-long summer day camps that aim to strengthen literacy skills and build positive peer groups and a love of reading. "connections" works on literacy with persons in and emerging from the correctional system.
Lecture and discussion programs (including first wednesdays) - these programs bring Humanities presentation, discussions, and conferences to individuals across the state. Every year, speakers make more than 150 appearances at local libraries, schools, historical societies, senior centers, and other community spaces.
Grants made by Vermont Humanities Council
Who funds Vermont Humanities Council
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Vermont Humanities Council
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Christopher Kaufman Ilstrup | Executive Director | $114,539 | 2024-09-30 |
| Elizabeth Malone | Director of Finance and Administration | | 2024-09-30 |
| Chelsea Cockrell Lafayette | Director of Development and Communications | | 2022-08-31 |
| Linda Wrazen | Development Director / Development Officer | | 2022-05-31 |
| Ryan Newswanger | Director of Programs | | 2024-09-30 |
| ...and 8 more key personnel |
Financials for Vermont Humanities Council
| Revenues | FYE 12/2022 | FYE 12/2021 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $1,849,966 | $2,195,288 | -15.7% |
| Program services | $27,850 | $35,570 | -21.7% |
| Investment income and dividends | $699 | $21,168 | -96.7% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $354,485 | -100% |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $1,968 | $0 | 999% |
| Total revenues | $1,880,483 | $2,606,511 | -27.9% |
Organizations like Vermont Humanities Council
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Ohio Humanities Council (OHC) | 501(c)(3) | Columbus, OH | $2,183,463 |
| Kansas Humanities Council (KHC) | 501(c)(3) | Topeka, KS | $1,248,747 |
| Arkansas Humanities Council | 501(c)(3) | Little Rock, AR | $1,301,425 |
| Maryland Citizens for the Arts | 501(c)(3) | Baltimore, MD | $601,710 |
| Colorado Business Committee for the Arts | 501(c)(3) | Denver, CO | $662,699 |
| Pennsylvania Humanities Council (PHC) | 501(c)(3) | Philadelphia, PA | $5,449,398 |
| Indiana Humanities Council | 501(c)(3) | Indianapolis, IN | $3,255,365 |
| New Mexico Humanities Council | 501(c)(3) | Albuquerque, NM | $1,116,736 |
| North Carolina Humanities Council | 501(c)(3) | Charlotte, NC | $1,205,530 |
| Maine Humanities Counci (MHC) | 501(c)(3) | Portland, ME | $1,380,902 |
Data update history
September 30, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 9 new personnel
December 31, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Political advocacyLobbyingState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 11 Loomis St
- Montpelier, VT 05602
- County
- Washington County, VT
- Website URL
- vermonthumanities.org/Â
- Phone
- (802) 262-2626
IRS details
- EIN
- 51-0187809
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 1975
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A26: Arts Council/Agency
- NAICS code, primary
- 813312: Environment, Conservation, and Wildlife Organizations
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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