THE MISSION OF HUMANITIES TEXAS IS EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE. THROUGH PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CLASSROOM TEACHING, SUPPORT LIBRARIES AND MUSEUMS, AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR LIFELONG LEARNING, WE ADVANCE EDUCATION THROUGHOUT THE STATE. AS THE STATE AFFILIATE FOR THE
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$11.7M
+18.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$324K
Grant Count
28
Avg Grant Size
$12K
About Humanities Texas
Based on IRS filings
Humanities Texas is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in AUSTIN, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $11.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 28 grants totaling $324K. Net investment income was $248K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $11,664,160 | $9,886,982 | $9,240,948 |
| Revenue | $4,648,253 | $4,311,578 | $5,604,154 |
| Expenses | $3,995,208 | $3,763,091 | $5,529,454 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $248,171 | $133,968 | $141,651 |
| 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
116 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Humanities Texas
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Dallas Holocaust and Human Rights Museum ($20,000), Dr Pepper Museum ($20,000), Texas Public Broadcasting Association ($15,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| THE GRACE MUSEUM ABILENE, TX | EDUCATIONAL | $7,000 |
| HOUSTON CLIMATE JUSTICE MUSEUM HOUSTON, TX | EDUCATIONAL | $8,000 |
| SAN ANTONIO AFRICAN COMMUNITY ARCHIVE & MUSEUM SAN ANTONIO, TX | EDUCATIONAL | $10,300 |
| GREAT PROMISE FOR AMERICAN INDIANS AUSTIN, TX | EDUCATIONAL | $11,700 |
| PANHANDLE-PLAAINS HISTORICAL SOCIETY CANYON, TX | EDUCATIONAL | $12,000 |
| WITTE MUSEUM SAN ANTONIO, TX | EDUCATIONAL | $12,000 |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT SAN ANTONIO SAN ANTONIO, TX | EDUCATIONAL | $14,960 |
| NO1 BRITISH FLYING TRAINING SCHOOL MUSEUM TERRELL, TX | EDUCATIONAL | $7,000 |
| CITY OF IRVING IRVING, TX | EDUCATIONAL | $7,500 |
| LAKE JACKSON HISTORICAL ASSOC LAKE JACKSON, TX | EDUCATIONAL | $8,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN PHILLIP SANTOS | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| JOY ANN WEAVER HAVRAN | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| VIRGINIA MITHOFF | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| SEAN P CUNNINGHAM | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| ELIZABETH CHAPMAN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ANDREA HOLMAN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| YVONNE CORMIER | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ALAN TULLY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| THOMAS DIPIERO | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| JOHN MORAN GONZALEZ | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BLAIR LABATT | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| NANCY PAINTER PAUP | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| WILLIAM SERRATA | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| KATHARINE SCHLOSBERG | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| WALTER DIAZ | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| DANIEL J GELO | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ELLEN K RAMSEY | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| LAURA WILSON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| TRASA COBERN | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| STACEY NEAL COMBEST | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| APRIL GRAHAM | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ELIZABETH JOHNSON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| ORENTHIA D MASON | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| AMANDA S NOBLES | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| AMY EARHART | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| TODD ROMERO | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| BECKY MCKINLEY | PAST CHAIR | — | — |
| ERIC C LUPFER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $129,471 |
| Yvonne Doerr | DEPUTY DIRECTOR | 40 | $102,468 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Humanities Texas?
Humanities Texas is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in AUSTIN, TX. It holds $11.7M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Humanities Texas?
As of 2024, Humanities Texas holds $11.7M in total assets with $4.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 28 grants totaling $324K in 2024.
Where does Humanities Texas operate?
Humanities Texas has awarded grants in Oklahoma, Texas.
What size grants does Humanities Texas award?
In 2024, Humanities Texas awarded 28 grants totaling $324K — an average of about $12K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Humanities Texas's EIN?
Humanities Texas's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 75-1493438. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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