Utah Humanities Council
Utah Humanities collaborates with libraries, museums, historical societies, schools, colleges, and cultural and civic groups; provides capacity-building opportunities for volunteers and professionals in the cultural sector; presents special events including an annual state-wide book festival; and offers modest grants to nonprofit organizations for public humanities projects.
Key facts about Utah Humanities Council
- EIN
- 87-0307076
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024
- Annual giving (2024)
- $78,149
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- Average grant
- $7,815
- Median grant
- $8,000
- New grantees (estimate)
- 50% first-time grantees (5 of 10, 2024)
- Total assets
- $2,412,719
- Primary geography
- Utah (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
Who Utah Humanities Council funds
By grant dollars, the top recipient states for Utah Humanities Council's 10 itemized 2024 grants were Utah (100%). The most frequent recipient cities were Salt Lake City, UT (4 grants).
Is Utah Humanities Council open to new grantees?
50%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 10 grantees (50%) were first-time recipients. First grants averaged $8K; repeat grants $8K. How we count
Medians: $8K first-time, $8K repeat.
Estimate from itemized IRS Form 990-PF grant lists (2020–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
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Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.4M
-0.3% YoY
Annual Giving
$78K
+153.7% YoY
Grant Count
10
+150.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
+1.5% YoY
About Utah Humanities Council
Based on IRS filings
Utah Humanities Council is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Salt Lake City, UT. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.4M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 10 grants totaling $78K. Net investment income was $43K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of all 10 itemized 2024 grant dollars.
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,412,719 | $2,419,907 | $2,332,507 |
| Revenue | $1,652,289 | $1,714,111 | $1,939,084 |
| Expenses | $1,754,161 | $1,727,145 | $1,872,007 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $42,564 | $42,565 | $5,922 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Data update history
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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
90 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
2 open opportunities from Utah Humanities Council
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest recipients include Story Crossroads ($8,800), Bluff Community Foundation ($8,000), Kayenta Arts Foundation ($8,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Story Crossroads West Jordan, UT | — | $8,800 |
| Bluff Community Foundation Bluff, UT | Competitive Grant | $8,000 |
| Kayenta Arts Foundation Ivins, UT | Competitive Grant | $8,000 |
| Resonance - Nannette Watts Highland, UT | Competitive Grant | $8,000 |
| Spy Hop Productions Salt Lake City, UT | — | $8,000 |
| Torrey House Press Salt Lake City, UT | — | $8,000 |
| UT Museum of Contemporary Art Salt Lake City, UT | — | $8,000 |
| Mountain Mediation Park City, UT | Competitive Grant | $7,700 |
| Southern Utah University Cedar City, UT | — | $7,249 |
| Nonprofit Legal Services Salt Lake City, UT | Competitive Grant | $6,400 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 IRS filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jodi Graham | Executive Director | 50 | $99,333 |
| Jamie Gregersen | Director of Finance | 45 | $73,158 |
| Gordon Daines | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Lisa Gabbert | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Daysi Hernandez | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Kathryn MacKay | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Barry Scholl | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Isaiah Jones | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Darren Parry | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Ze Min Xiao | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Dean McGovern | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Emery Polelonema | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Samuel Wells | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Paul Winward | Chair | 3 | — |
| Dr Martha Bradley Evans | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Ellen Horiuchi Williams | Director | 1.5 | — |
| Kathleen Broeder | Chair Elect | 3 | — |
| Danielle Dubrasky | Chair | 3 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Utah Humanities Council?
Utah Humanities Council is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Salt Lake City, UT. It holds $2.4M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Utah Humanities Council?
As of 2024, Utah Humanities Council holds $2.4M in total assets with $1.7M in annual revenue. It awarded 10 grants totaling $78K in 2024.
Where does Utah Humanities Council operate?
Utah Humanities Council has awarded grants in Utah.
What size grants does Utah Humanities Council award?
In 2024, Utah Humanities Council awarded 10 grants totaling $78K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Utah Humanities Council's EIN?
Utah Humanities Council's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0307076. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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