WISCONSIN HUMANITIES STRENGTHENS OUR DEMOCRACY THROUGH EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL PROGRAMS THAT BUILD CONNECTIONS AND UNDERSTANDING AMONG PEOPLE OF ALL BACKGROUNDS AND BELIEFS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$391K
-2.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$218K
-56.5% YoY
Grant Count
23
-53.1% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$9K
-7.3% YoY
About Wisconsin Humanities Council Inc
Based on IRS filings
Wisconsin Humanities Council Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in MADISON, WI. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $391K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 23 grants totaling $218K. Net investment income was $12K.
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 | $391,145 | $402,768 | $372,757 |
| Revenue | $1,351,964 | $2,025,439 | $2,007,119 |
| Expenses | $1,536,381 | $1,862,012 | $1,735,085 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $11,774 | $8,155 | $3,854 |
| 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
211 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
4 open opportunities from Wisconsin Humanities Council Inc
CARES Relief Grants
WISCONSIN HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC
Amount
Up to $548,000 total awarded (82 organizations)
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Major Grants
WISCONSIN HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
December 15, 2026
Mini Grants
WISCONSIN HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
November 1, 2026
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Uw-milwaukee ($15,758), Barron Co Historical Society Inc ($10,000), Driftless Curiosity Inc ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BARRON CO HISTORICAL SOCIETY INC CAMERON, WI | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF HUMANITIES PROGRAMMING | $10,000 |
| BELOIT COLLEGE BELOIT, WI | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF HUMANITIES PROGRAMMING | $9,993 |
| BODWEWADMIMWEN ETHE TEK INC WABENO, WI | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF HUMANITIES PROGRAMMING | $7,500 |
| DRIFTLESS CURIOSITY INC VIOLA, WI | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF HUMANITIES PROGRAMMING | $10,000 |
| EAU CLAIRE AREA HMONG MUTUAL ASSISTANCE EAU CLAIRE, WI | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF HUMANITIES PROGRAMMING | $10,000 |
| EX FABULA INC MILWAUKEE, WI | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF HUMANITIES PROGRAMMING | $6,850 |
| FRIENDS OF THE LE PHILLIPS MEMORIAL EAU CLAIRE, WI | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF HUMANITIES PROGRAMMING | $6,628 |
| HMONG AMERICAN CENTER INC THE WAUSAU, WI | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF HUMANITIES PROGRAMMING | $10,000 |
| HMONG INSTITUTE THE MADISON, WI | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF HUMANITIES PROGRAMMING | $9,990 |
| PAINE ART CENTER & GARDENS INC OSHKOSH, WI | GRANT IN SUPPORT OF HUMANITIES PROGRAMMING | $10,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JENIFER COLE | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| DAVID O'CONNOR | VICE-CHAIR | 2 | — |
| ANN HUNTOON | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| JENNIFER ESPERANZA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| BRIAN JACKSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| EVERETT MARSHBURN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JANET BEWLEY | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JIM O'CONNELL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LAURA DAMON-MOORE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CAROLE TRONE | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| JAN LARSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KATE RERICHA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| ELOISA GOMEZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| N'JAMEH RUSSELL-CAMARA | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| CARRIE VAN HALLGREN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| KRIS ADAMS WENDT | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SANDRA ADELL | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DEBRA BARKER | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DANIELLE Y HAIRSTON GREEN | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| NENGHER VANG | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| RUTH OLSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| SCOTT SCHULTZ | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| LARA KARPENKO | DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
| DENA WORTZEL | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | — |
| MICHAEL KEAN | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR | 40 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wisconsin Humanities Council Inc?
Wisconsin Humanities Council Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in MADISON, WI. It holds $391K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Wisconsin Humanities Council Inc?
As of 2024, Wisconsin Humanities Council Inc holds $391K in total assets with $1.4M in annual revenue. It awarded 23 grants totaling $218K in 2024.
Where does Wisconsin Humanities Council Inc operate?
Wisconsin Humanities Council Inc has awarded grants in Wisconsin.
What size grants does Wisconsin Humanities Council Inc award?
In 2024, Wisconsin Humanities Council Inc awarded 23 grants totaling $218K — an average of about $9K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Wisconsin Humanities Council Inc's EIN?
Wisconsin Humanities Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 39-1250290. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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