Oklahoma Humanities Council Inc
The mission of Oklahoma Humanities (OH) is to strengthen communities by helping Oklahomans learn about the human experience, understand new perspectives, and participate knowledgeably in civic life.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.1M
-3.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$198K
-34.3% YoY
Grant Count
20
-31.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
-4.8% YoY
About Oklahoma Humanities Council Inc
Based on IRS filings
Oklahoma Humanities Council Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 20 grants totaling $198K. Net investment income was $882.
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 | $2,087,260 | $2,172,090 | $1,955,276 |
| Revenue | $1,428,561 | $1,449,535 | $1,624,150 |
| Expenses | $1,555,130 | $1,351,715 | $1,530,982 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $882 | $81,080 | $943 |
| 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
128 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Oklahoma Humanities Council Inc
Grants for Education Projects
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grants for Preservation and Access Projects
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Let's Talk About It
Oklahoma Humanities Council Inc
Amount
Up to $1,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Seminole Nation Historical Society ($20,000), Tri-City Collective ($19,450), Oklahoma City University ($12,215).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Seminole Nation Historical Society Wewoka, OK | Provide humanities content | $20,000 |
| Tri-City Collective Tulsa, OK | Provide humanities content | $19,450 |
| Friends of American Song Archives I Tulsa, OK | Provide humanities content | $11,500 |
| Oklahoma City National Memorial Fou Oklahoma City, OK | Provide humanities content | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Lawton Public Librar Lawton, OK | Provide humanities content | $7,500 |
| Science Museum Oklahoma Oklahoma City, OK | Provide humanities content | $10,000 |
| McMahon Auditorium Authority Lawton, OK | Provide humanities content | $9,012 |
| National Cowboy & Western Heritage Oklahoma City, OK | Provide humanities content | $11,500 |
| The Freedom Center of OKC LLC Oklahoma City, OK | Provide humanities content | $10,000 |
| Woody Guthrie Coalition Inc Guthrie, OK | Provide humanities content | $8,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline E Lowery | Executive Director | 40 | $119,218 |
| Lynne Simpson | Member at Large | 0.1 | — |
| Uzma Saleemi | Member at Large | 0.1 | — |
| Lynne Schonacher | Member at Large | 0.1 | — |
| Christopher Murphy | Member at Large | 0.1 | — |
| Francine Parchcorn | Member at Large | 0.1 | — |
| Erin Peters | Member at Large | 0.1 | — |
| Moira Watson | Member at Large | 0.1 | — |
| Laura Watts | Member at Large | 0.1 | — |
| Alba Weaver | Member at Large | 0.1 | — |
| Amanda Smith | Member at Large | 0.1 | — |
| Jennifer Stevenson | Member at Large | 0.1 | — |
| Stacy Takacs | Member at Large | 0.1 | — |
| Jennie Buchanan | Member at Large | 0.1 | — |
| Kalenda Eaton | Member at Large | 0.1 | — |
| Suzette Chang | Member at Large | 0.5 | — |
| Benjamin Alpers | Member at Large | 0.1 | — |
| Don Holladay | Member at Large | 0.1 | — |
| Marcy Jarrett | Member at Large | 0.1 | — |
| Quraysh Ali Lansana | Member at Large | 0.1 | — |
| Annie Holt | Member at Large | 0.1 | — |
| Shawn Holliday | Member at Large | 0.1 | — |
| Sarah Milligan | Chair | 0.5 | — |
| Elizabeth Bass | Vice-ChairSecretary | 0.1 | — |
| Thomas Kirk | Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Oklahoma Humanities Council Inc?
Oklahoma Humanities Council Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in OKLAHOMA CITY, OK. It holds $2.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Oklahoma Humanities Council Inc?
As of 2024, Oklahoma Humanities Council Inc holds $2.1M in total assets with $1.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 20 grants totaling $198K in 2024.
Where does Oklahoma Humanities Council Inc operate?
Oklahoma Humanities Council Inc has awarded grants in Indiana, Oklahoma.
What size grants does Oklahoma Humanities Council Inc award?
In 2024, Oklahoma Humanities Council Inc awarded 20 grants totaling $198K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Oklahoma Humanities Council Inc's EIN?
Oklahoma Humanities Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 73-0951965. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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