Guam Humanities Council
To foster community engagement and dialogue, inspire critical thinking, celebrate diversity and enrich the quality of island residents through the power of the humanities.
Guam Humanities Council at a glance
In short: Guam Humanities Council gave $25K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $8K). Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $25,000
- -54.5% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,333
- -39.4% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $344,741
- +73.7% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Guam Humanities Council
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Guam Humanities Council
Who Guam Humanities Council funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Career Tech High Academy Charter School ($10K). Together the top 3 received $25K.
Grant Size Distribution
27 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 27 grants of 27 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Guam Humanities Council gives
- Giving fell 84% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2024) to $155K (2021). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $25K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Career Tech High Academy Charter School | For developing and presenting public humanities programming for the people of Guam. | $10,000 |
| Dept of Public Health & Social Services | For developing and presenting public humanities programming for the people of Guam. | $10,000 |
| Guam Human Rights Intitiative | For developing and presenting public humanities programming for the people of Guam. | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $344,741 | $889,119 | $885,313 | $25,000 | 3 | $28 |
| 2023 | $198,507 | $793,907 | $789,574 | $55,000 | 4 | $25 |
| 2022 | $123,281 | $789,539 | $812,487 | $123,200 | 8 | $15 |
| 2021 | $134,023 | $668,677 | $846,602 | $155,461 | 12 | $39 |
About Guam Humanities Council
Based on IRS filings
Guam Humanities Council is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Hagatna, GU. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $345K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $25K. Net investment income was $28.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Guam Humanities Council is led by Christelyn Ochoco, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 1 of 9 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Christelyn Ochoco
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$70K (2024)
Troy McVey
Chairman
Treasurer → Chairman, 2024
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Carlos Madrid
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Melissa Taitano
Treasurer
Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Cathleen Moore-Linn
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hilary Reigatal
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mason Obispo
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Rita Pangelinan Nauta
Member
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
William Pesch
Vice Chairman
New on the 2024 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (9)
- Former: Beth Perez (2021–2023) — Vice Chairwoman
- Former: Bill Pesch (2021–2023) — Secretary
- Former: Kimberlee S Kihleng (2021–2023) — Executive Director
- Former: Madelaine Cosico (2021–2023) — Member
- Former: Monica Duenas (2021–2023) — Immediate Past Chair
- Former: Elfreida Koshiba (2023) — Chairwoman
- Former: Elfrieda Koshiba (2021–2022) — Chairwoman
- Former: Matt Cruz (2021) — Member
- Former: Tory McVey (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $70K, to Christelyn Ochoco (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Guam Humanities Council
How much does Guam Humanities Council give each year?
Guam Humanities Council gave $25K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $55K across 4 grants.
What is Guam Humanities Council's typical grant size?
Guam Humanities Council's median grant in 2024 was $10,000, and its average grant was $8,333, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Does Guam Humanities Council give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Guam Humanities Council's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Guam Humanities Council?
Guam Humanities Council reported $345K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $889K.
What is Guam Humanities Council?
Guam Humanities Council is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Hagatna, GU. It holds $345K in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Guam Humanities Council operate?
Guam Humanities Council has awarded grants in Guam.
What is Guam Humanities Council's EIN?
Guam Humanities Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 66-0478133. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 25, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS September 29, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 24, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS September 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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