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To spark positive change by increasing collective understanding of ourselves, our communities, and our histories through stories and experiences.
Source: IRS Form 990 (Tax Year 2024)
Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (from the IRS e-File system), Tax Year 2023
Total Revenue
▼$6.5M
Program Spending
81%
of total expenses go to program services
Total Contributions
$5.4M
Total Expenses
▼$9.9M
Total Assets
$27.6M
Total Liabilities
▼$893.4K
Net Assets
$26.7M
Officer Compensation
→$837.1K
Other Salaries
$1.1M
Investment Income
$182.4K
Fundraising
▼N/A
Source: USAspending.gov · Searched by organization name
Total Federal Funding
$18.4M
Awards Found
23
National Endowment for the Humanities
$3.3M
STATE HUMANITIES PROGRAM [A GRANT REQUEST TO PROVIDE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT TO THE MINNESOTA HUMANITIES CENTER (MHC), MINNESOTA'S STATE HUMANITIES COUNCIL, AS DEFINED BY THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES' FOUNDING LEGISLATION. THIS GRANT WILL SUPPORT MHC'S PROGRAMS AND OPERATION AS IT FULFILLS ITS MISSION TO INCREASE UNDERSTANDING AND SPARK CHANGE BY BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER AND CONNECTING OUR PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE.]
National Endowment for the Humanities
$1.3M
STATE OR JURISDICTIONAL HUMANITIES PROGRAM [WITH THE GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT GRANT, MINNESOTA HUMANITIES CENTER BRINGS THE HUMANITIES TO LIFE THROUGH PUBLIC PROGRAMMING IN THE MINNESOTA. THE COUNCIL TAILORS ITS11 PUBLIC PROGRAMS TO THE NEEDS, RESOURCES, AND INTERESTS OF MINNESOTA. IN DOING SO, IT DELIVERS ON ITS MISSION TO SPARK POSITIVE CHANGE BY INCREASING COLLECTIVE UNDERSTANDING OF OURSELVES, OUR COMMUNITIES, AND OUR HISTORIES THROUGH STORIES AND EXPERIENCES.]
National Endowment for the Humanities
$944.7K
HUMANITIES COUNCILS AMERICAN RESCUE PLAN FUNDING
National Endowment for the Humanities
$350K
A PLACE OF LEARNING: REPAIRING MINNESOTA?S HUMANITIES CENTER, STRENGTHENING HUMANITIES IMPACT STATEWIDE
National Endowment for the Humanities
$160K
BUILDING AMERICA: MINNESOTA'S IRON RANGE, U.S. INDUSTRIALIZATION, AND THE CREATION OF A WORLD POWER
National Endowment for the Humanities
$119.7K
INNOVATIVE COMMUNITIES & STORIES OF INNOVATION
National Endowment for the Humanities
$119.7K
ABSENT NARRATIVES AND NECESSARY CONVERSATIONS
National Endowment for the Humanities
$102.2K
THE IDENTIFY OF A PLACE:MINNESOTA: MANY VOICES, ONE STATE
National Endowment for the Humanities
$98.3K
EXAMINING MILITARY SERVICE FROM THE MARGINS [THE COMPLICATED SERVICE DISCUSSION SERIES WILL BRING TOGETHER VETERANS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO EXAMINE THE EXPERIENCES OF SERVICE MEMBERS WHO IDENTIFIED THEMSELVES AS FEMALE, BLACK, NATIVE AMERICAN, LGBTQ, OR AN IMMIGRANT, AND THE DYNAMICS, REASONING, AND STRENGTH BEHIND SERVING A COUNTRY THAT DOES NOT ALWAYS SERVE YOU IN RETURN.]
Environmental Protection Agency
$91K
THE GOAL OF THE PROJECT IS TO EQUIP MINNESOTANS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, MOTIVATION, AND SKILLS TO BECOME MORE ACTIVELY INVOLVED IN THEIR ENVIR
National Endowment for the Humanities
$52.2K
UNITED WE STAND SUPPLEMENT [THE APPLICANT?S PROJECT WILL DELIVER ON THE GOALS OF NEH?S ?UNITED WE STAND?: TO FOSTER CROSS-CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING, EMPATHY, AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE; DEEPEN PUBLIC UNDERSTANDING OF AND CONTEXTUALIZE COMMUNITY, STATE, AND NATIONAL HISTORY; EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ON THE HISTORY OF DOMESTIC EXTREMISM AND HATE-BASED VIOLENCE; AND PROMOTE CIVIC ENGAGEMENT, INFORMATION LITERACY, AND SOCIAL COHESION]
National Endowment for the Humanities
$20K
NATIONAL HISTORY DAY SUPPLEMENT [THE APPLICANT?S PROJECT WILL DELIVER ON THE GOALS OF THE NATIONAL HISTORY DAY SUPPLEMENTS: TO FOSTER COLLABORATION WITH THE LOCAL NHD AFFILIATE IN ORDER TO ENCOURAGE UNDERREPRESENTED COMMUNITIES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE NHD PROGRAM; TO EXTEND NHD OUTREACH TO EDUCATORS AND STUDENTS IN UNDERSERVED AND HARD-TO-REACH COMMUNITIES; AND TO RECRUIT A MORE DIVERSE POOL OF NHD JUDGES, EDUCATORS, AND ADVISORS FROM MINORITY-SERVING INSTITUTIONS, COMMUNITY COLLEGES, AND UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.]
Source: Federal Audit Clearinghouse (fac.gov)
Total Audits
9
Clean Audits
7
Material Weakness
Yes
Noncompliance Issues
No
| Year | Status | Financial Report | Federal Expenditure | Low Risk | Accepted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $1.7M | No | 2025-08-29 |
| 2023 | Minor Findings | Unmodified (Clean) | $1.3M | No | 2025-03-25 |
| 2022 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $1.9M | Yes | 2023-12-12 |
| 2021 | Material Weakness | Unmodified (Clean) | $1.5M | Yes | 2023-04-06 |
| 2020 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $1.3M | Yes | 2021-05-19 |
| 2019 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $831.4K | Yes | 2020-04-28 |
| 2018 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $856.5K | Yes | 2019-05-07 |
| 2017 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $838.2K | Yes | 2018-05-03 |
| 2016 | Clean | Unmodified (Clean) | $930.6K | Yes | 2017-05-08 |
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1.7M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1.3M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1.9M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1.5M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$1.3M
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$831.4K
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$856.5K
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$838.2K
Financial Report
Unmodified (Clean)
Federal Expenditure
$930.6K
Tax Year 2024 · Source: IRS e-Filed Form 990
Individuals serving as officers, directors, or trustees of the organization.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other |
|---|
Source: IRS Publication 78, Auto-Revocation List & e-Postcard Data
Tax-deductible contributions: Yes
Deductibility code: PC
Sources: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (XML) & ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
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| Year | Revenue | Contributions | Expenses | Assets | Net Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023IRS e-File | $6.5M | $5.4M | $9.9M | $27.6M | $26.7M |
| 2022IRS e-File | $23.7M | $23.1M | $9.4M | $30.6M | $29.8M |
| 2021 | $14.8M | $14.5M | $8.3M | $22.5M | $21M |
| 2020 | $2.3M |
Sources: ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer & IRS e-File Index
Financial data: IRS e-Filed Form 990 (Tax Year 2023)
Leadership & compensation: IRS e-Filed Form 990, Part VII (Tax Year 2024)
Federal grants: USAspending.gov (live)
Organization info: IRS Business Master File
Tax-deductibility: IRS Publication 78
| Total |
|---|
| Kevin Lindsey | CEO | 40 | $203K | $0 | $30.2K | $233.2K |
| Aby John | COO | 40 | $125K | $0 | $6,255 | $131.3K |
| Maykao Fredericks | Cho | 40 | $112.9K | $0 | $3,348 | $116.2K |
| Johua Ney | Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mattie Harper Decarlo | Vice Chair | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Sherry Sanchez Tibbetts | Secretary | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynne K Leaf | Treasurer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Kevin Lindsey
CEO
$233.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$203K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$30.2K
Aby John
COO
$131.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$125K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$6,255
Maykao Fredericks
Cho
$116.2K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$112.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$3,348
Johua Ney
Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mattie Harper Decarlo
Vice Chair
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Sherry Sanchez Tibbetts
Secretary
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Lynne K Leaf
Treasurer
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Highest compensated employees who are not officers or directors.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Mcgee | Humanities Griot | 40 | $118.3K | $0 | $28K | $146.3K |
| Casey Demarais | Director Of Stratagy | 40 | $116.9K | $0 | $6,825 | $123.7K |
Rose Mcgee
Humanities Griot
$146.3K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$118.3K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$28K
Casey Demarais
Director Of Stratagy
$123.7K
Hrs/Wk
40
Compensation
$116.9K
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$6,825
Members of the governing board. Board members often serve without compensation.
| Name | Title | Hrs/Wk | Compensation | Related Orgs | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amina Jaafar Phd | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Carolyn Roby | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| David Hamlar | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Antonia Felix | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Carter Meland | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr J Wes Flinn | Director |
Amina Jaafar Phd
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Carolyn Roby
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
David Hamlar
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
| $2M |
| $8M |
| $15.5M |
| $15M |
| 2019 | $9.9M | $9.3M | $8.7M | $21.5M | $20.8M |
| 2018 | $14.5M | $14M | $9M | $20.2M | $19.6M |
| 2017 | $8.6M | $8.2M | $7.6M | $14.4M | $14.1M |
| 2016 | $1.6M | $1.2M | $7.2M | $13.4M | $13.1M |
| 2015 | $17.8M | $17.4M | $6.2M | $19.1M | $18.7M |
| 2014 | $1.4M | $1.1M | $5.9M | $7.5M | $7.2M |
| 2013 | $11.2M | $10.8M | $6.5M | $11.9M | $11.7M |
| 2012 | $4.9M | $4.6M | $4M | $7.3M | $7M |
| 2011 | $5.2M | $4.8M | $3.7M | $6.4M | $6.2M |
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| 1 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| $0 |
| Dr Marcheta Evans | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Dr Matt Lindstrom | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jay Sieling | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jessica O'Brien | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Jordan Metsa | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Julie Brock | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kim Schaufenbuel | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kirsten Johnson | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Kristie Lazenberry | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Mary L Hilfiker | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Matt Kuskie | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Michelle Bauer | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Nancy Aronson Norr | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Rebecca Lynn Petersen | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Warren Larson | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Will Cooley | Director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Dr Antonia Felix
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dr Carter Meland
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dr J Wes Flinn
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dr Marcheta Evans
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Dr Matt Lindstrom
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jay Sieling
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jessica O'Brien
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Jordan Metsa
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Julie Brock
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kim Schaufenbuel
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kirsten Johnson
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Kristie Lazenberry
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Mary L Hilfiker
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Matt Kuskie
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Michelle Bauer
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Nancy Aronson Norr
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Rebecca Lynn Petersen
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Warren Larson
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0
Will Cooley
Director
$0
Hrs/Wk
1
Compensation
$0
Related Orgs
$0
Other
$0