OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD A JUST AND CIVIL SOCIETY BY CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PUBLIC TO EXPLORE OUR SHARED HUMAN EXPERIENCES THROUGH DISCUSSION, LEARNING AND REFLECTION. PEOPLE CAN ATTEND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND PARTICIPATE IN COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS TO LEARN ABOUT CULTURE, HISTORY, CURRENT EVENTS, AND THE IMPORTANCE OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT TO DEMOCRACY. WE PROVIDE GRANTS TO LIBRARIES, SCHOOLS, MUSEUMS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO FOSTER LITERACY, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND APPRECIATION FOR OUR NATION'S RICH HISTORY AND CULTURAL DIVERSITY. THESE PROGRAMS ARE FREE AND ACCESSIBLE AND EXPLORE THE HUMAN EXPERIENCE THROUGH HISTORY, LITERATURE, ETHICS, PHILOSOPHY, LANGUAGES, ARCHAEOLOGY AND MORE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.0M
+22.7% YoY
Annual Giving
$151K
+17.6% YoY
Grant Count
16
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
+17.6% YoY
About Arizona Humanities Council Inc
Based on IRS filings
Arizona Humanities Council Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in PHOENIX, AZ. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.0M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 16 grants totaling $151K. Net investment income was $8K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,020,558 | $831,990 | $771,505 |
| Revenue | $1,307,582 | $1,138,682 | $1,141,749 |
| Expenses | $1,212,297 | $1,081,226 | $1,092,493 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8,395 | $10,051 | $2,352 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
147 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Arizona Humanities Council Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Natural History Institute ($10,000), Flagstaff Arts Council ($10,000), Northern Arizona Book Festival ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE BLACK THEATRE TROUPE INC PHOENIX, AZ | PROJECT GRANT | $7,500 |
| NATURAL HISTORY INSTITUTE PRESCOTT, AZ | PROJECT GRANT | $10,000 |
| SHARLOT HALL MUSEUM PRESCOTT, AZ | PROJECT GRANT | $7,211 |
| FLAGSTAFF ARTS COUNCIL FLAGSTAFF, AZ | PROJECT GRANT | $10,000 |
| NORTHERN ARIZONA BOOK FESTIVAL FLAGSTAFF, AZ | PROJECT GRANT | $10,000 |
| LATINX KIDLIT BOOK FESTIVAL WASHINGTON DEPOT, CT | PROJECT GRANT | $10,000 |
| MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART TUCSON, AZ | PROJECT GRANT | $10,000 |
| THE HOPI FOUNDATION - HOPI LEADERSH KYKOTSMOVI, AZ | PROJECT GRANT | $10,000 |
| VALLEY BEIT MIDRASH SCOTTSDALE, AZ | PROJECT GRANT | $7,200 |
| PUEBLO GRANDE MUSEUM AUXILIARY PHOENIX, AZ | PROJECT GRANT | $9,662 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DR TAMIKA SANDERS | CHAIR | 4 | — |
| CHRISTINE COE | TREASURER | 4 | — |
| DR ALMIRA POUDRIER | VICE CHAIR | 4 | — |
| CARYN BYRD | SECRETARY | 4 | — |
| EDGAR OLIVO | PRIOR CHAIR | 4 | — |
| DR JAMES BLASINGAME | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| HEATHER MATTISON | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| DR CHRIS BOYER | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| ALAIN PHILIPPE DURAND | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| DR TANAE MORRISON | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| JOE RAY | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| NATALIA RONCERIA CEBALLOS | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| CRYS WADDELL | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| ALEX SOTO | DIRECTOR | 4 | — |
| BRENDA THOMSON | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $123,955 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arizona Humanities Council Inc?
Arizona Humanities Council Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in PHOENIX, AZ. It holds $1.0M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Arizona Humanities Council Inc?
As of 2024, Arizona Humanities Council Inc holds $1.0M in total assets with $1.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 16 grants totaling $151K in 2024.
Where does Arizona Humanities Council Inc operate?
Arizona Humanities Council Inc has awarded grants in Arizona, Connecticut.
What size grants does Arizona Humanities Council Inc award?
In 2024, Arizona Humanities Council Inc awarded 16 grants totaling $151K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Arizona Humanities Council Inc's EIN?
Arizona Humanities Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 86-0287464. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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