THE MISSION OF HUMANITIES KANSAS, INC. IS TO CONNECT COMMUNITIES WITH HISTORY, TRADITIONS, AND IDEAS TO STRENGTHEN CIVIC LIFE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.5M
+0.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$153K
+5.9% YoY
Grant Count
13
-13.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$12K
+22.1% YoY
About Humanities Kansas Inc
Based on IRS filings
Humanities Kansas Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in TOPEKA, KS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 13 grants totaling $153K. 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 | $1,473,756 | $1,465,037 | $1,260,258 |
| Revenue | $1,254,237 | $1,248,747 | $1,022,614 |
| Expenses | $1,288,109 | $1,140,229 | $1,006,626 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $8,265 | $6,415 | $-1,428 |
| 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
141 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Humanities Kansas Inc
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Friends of the Free State Capitol ($15,000), Fort Larned Historical Society ($14,103), Black American Blueprint Collective ($13,850).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BLACK AMERICAN BLUEPRINT COLLECTIVE TOPEKA, KS | A TRAVELING EXHIBIT THAT SHARES THE HISTORY OF THE AFRICAN AMERICAN COMMUNITY OF TOPEKA, FROM THE AFRICAN AMERICAN PERSPECTIVE. COMMUNITY LEADERS, NEIGHBORHOODS, CHURCHES, SCHOOLS, AND THE 4TH STREET BUSINESS DISTRICT ARE HIGHLIGHTED. | $13,850 |
| EISENHOWER FOUNDATION ABILENE, KS | AN INNOVATIVE, MULTI-SITE CONFERENCE THAT WILL EXPLORE THE LEGACY OF THE BROWN V. BOARD OF EDUCATION SUPREME COURT DECISION AND THE TEACHING AND LEARNING OF CIVICS AND CIVIL RIGHTS SINCE 1954. | $11,250 |
| FORT LARNED HISTORICAL SOCIETY LARNED, KS | A THREE-DAY SYMPOSIUM THAT WILL EXAMINE THE DOCTRINE OF DISCOVERY AND THE CONQUEST AND DESTRUCTION RESULTING FROM THE SANTA FE TRAIL. | $14,103 |
| FRIENDS OF THE FREE STATE CAPITOL TOPEKA, KS | DOCUMENTARY FILM THAT EXPLORES ISSUES OF POLITICAL LEGITIMACY, VOTER FRAUD, THE ETHICS OF VIOLENCE, RACIAL DISCRIMINATION, AND THE STRUGGLES FOR FREEDOM DURING THE 1850S FREE STATE MOVEMENT AND CONTESTED TERRITORIAL GOVERNMENT DURING THE BLEEDING KANSAS PERIOD. | $15,000 |
| HIGH PLAINS PUBLIC RADIO GARDEN CITY, KS | SERIES OF EVENTS THAT WILL CONNECT READERS WITH KANSAS PLACE-BASED LITERATURE THROUGH ONLINE READINGS, RADIO BROADCASTS, AND IN-PERSON SYMPOSIA. | $9,436 |
| JEWISH COMMUNITY RELATIONS BUREAU LEAWOOD, KS | A UNITY SEDER AND SUMMIT TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT BEST PRACTICES IN FIGHTING ANTISEMITISM IN THE MIDWEST. | $10,000 |
| JOHNSON COUNTY PARKS & RECREATION FOUNDATION LENEXA, KS | DEVELOPMENT OF A DIGITAL EXHIBITION AND RESOURCE REPOSITORY DOCUMENTING THE LEGACY OF RACIAL DISCRIMINATION IN HOUSING POLICY AND LENDING. | $10,000 |
| NICODEMUS HISTORICAL SOCIETY BOGUE, KS | DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILM ON THE AFRICAN AMERICANS OF THE 1ST KANSAS COLORED VOLUNTEERS: FROM THEIR ESCAPE FROM SLAVERY TO THEIR BATTLES AS THE FIRST AFRICAN AMERICAN SOLDIERS TO TAKE UP ARMS IN THE CIVIL WAR, AND THEIR LATER LIVES AS KANSAS SETTLERS. | $13,258 |
| NORTH TOPEKA ARTS DISTRICT INC TOPEKA, KS | PHOTOGRAPHY EXHIBIT, COMMUNITY OFRENDAS (HOME ALTERS), AND A SERIES OF PRESENTATIONS AND POETRY READINGS TO CELEBRATE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS, A TRADITIONAL MEXICAN HOLIDAY THAT HONORS AND REMEMBERS LOVED ONES WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY. | $12,235 |
| OTHER ROADS CONSULTING TOPEKA, KS | RESEARCH AND TRAVELING EXHIBIT THAT WILL ELEVATE THE STORIES OF THE 12 WOMEN PLAINTIFFS IN THE BROWN V. BOARD SUPREME COURT DECISION. | $9,350 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRAD ALLEN | CHAIR | 4 | — |
| SHAWN NACCARATO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KIM GOODNIGHT | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER | 3 | — |
| JOSE ENRIQUE NAVARRO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JAMES LANE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| TOM BELL | VICE CHAIR | 3 | — |
| RENEE DUXLER | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER | 3 | — |
| TRENT DANSEL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DEISY PAM SAENA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LISA SISLEY | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 3 | — |
| CARYL HALE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SHEILAH PHILIP | PAST CHAIR | 2 | — |
| CONNY BOGAARD | EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE MEMBER | 3 | — |
| KENT BLANSETT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BILL SPIEGEL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JAMES SANDS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BRANDON WEST | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| GINGER WILLIAMS | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ELIZABETH YOUNG | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JULIE MULVIHILL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 37.5 | $114,493 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Humanities Kansas Inc?
Humanities Kansas Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in TOPEKA, KS. It holds $1.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Humanities Kansas Inc?
As of 2024, Humanities Kansas Inc holds $1.5M in total assets with $1.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 13 grants totaling $153K in 2024.
Where does Humanities Kansas Inc operate?
Humanities Kansas Inc has awarded grants in Kansas.
What size grants does Humanities Kansas Inc award?
In 2024, Humanities Kansas Inc awarded 13 grants totaling $153K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Humanities Kansas Inc's EIN?
Humanities Kansas Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 48-0800085. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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