NORTH DAKOTA HUMANITIES COUNCIL

EIN: 450318487 501(c)(3)

Bismarck, ND

Total Revenue
$1,099,524
Total Expenses
$801,919
Total Assets
$1,103,933
Net Assets
$622,531
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1973
Legal Domicile
ND
Principal Officer
Brenna Gerhardt
Phone
7012553360
Tax Period
2024-11-01 to 2025-10-31

NORTH DAKOTA HUMANITIES COUNCIL, founded in 1973, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. The organization ran a surplus of $298K, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

The North Dakota Humanities Council invests in the people of North Dakota by creating and sustaining humanities programs that provides its participants with a better understanding of the past, a better analysis of the present, and a better vision for the future.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $108,266 Revenue: $0

WE THE PEOPLE: The We the People The Citizen and the Constitution Program (WTP) promotes civic competence and responsibility among the nation's upper elementary and secondary students. The curriculum...

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WE THE PEOPLE: The We the People The Citizen and the Constitution Program (WTP) promotes civic competence and responsibility among the nation's upper elementary and secondary students. The curriculum is an innovative course of instruction on the history and principles of the United States constitutional democratic republic. The We the People print textbooks' interactive strategies, relevant content, and simulated congressional hearings make teaching and learning exciting for students and teachers. NDHC hosted one teacher institute and one state competition that reached an estimate of 220 students and 17 teachers.

Program 2
Expenses: $100,193 Revenue: $8,734

PUBLIC UNIVERSITY: The Study provides live, interactive classes and educational events focused on the humanities - including history, literature, philosophy, civic life, and related subjects - all...

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PUBLIC UNIVERSITY: The Study provides live, interactive classes and educational events focused on the humanities - including history, literature, philosophy, civic life, and related subjects - all without grades or tests, aimed at lifelong learners statewide. Classes are led by knowledgeable instructors and offered online and at physical locations. The program reaches an audience of approx. 400 people taking classes.

Program 3
Expenses: $96,241 Revenue: $0

REGRANT PROGRAM: Grants awarded to non-profit organizations across North Dakota which supported public humanities projects such as history, language, literature, philosophy, ethics, jurisprudence...

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REGRANT PROGRAM: Grants awarded to non-profit organizations across North Dakota which supported public humanities projects such as history, language, literature, philosophy, ethics, jurisprudence, archeology, comparative religion, art history & criticism, ethnic studies, social sciences etc. The NDHC has two types of grants available quick grants ($2,000 or less) and large grants (greater than $2,000).

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,071,453
Program Service Revenue $17,745
Investment Income $10,326
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,099,524

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $55,788
Salaries & Benefits $339,196
Fundraising Expenses $35,458
Program Expenses $460,801
Other Expenses $406,935
TOTAL EXPENSES $801,919

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,099,524 $1,078,117 +0.0%
Expenses $801,919 $1,027,166 -0.2%
Net Income $297,605 $50,951 +4.8%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
14
Independent Members
14
Employees
4
Volunteers
17

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
2
$214,659
Total Directors
14
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Brenna Gerhardt Executive Director 45
Officer
$134,868 $0 $134,868
Nicholas Glass Financial Director 40
Officer
$77,391 $2,400 $79,791
Lyle Best Board Member 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Julie Blehm Board Member 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Amy Cleary Board Member 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Ehlis Board Member 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Melinda Goodman Board Member 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Angela Gorder Board Member 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Harry Hagel Board Member 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Trygve Hammer Board Member 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dorothy Lick Board Member 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Marianna Malm Board Member 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Prairie Rose Seminole Board Member 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Barb Solberg Board Member 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Tomanek Board Member 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jerod Tufte Board Member 0
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $1,099,524 $801,919 $1,103,933 $297,605
2024 $1,078,117 $1,027,166 $503,037 $50,951
2023 $1,617,965 $1,640,023 $513,412 $-22,058
2022 $1,234,062 $1,161,100 $606,082 $72,962
2021 $1,187,117 $1,076,745 $549,452 $110,372
2020 $1,072,923 $1,052,143 $865,839 $20,780
2019 $802,425 $785,258 $432,746 $17,167
2018 $800,325 $796,819 $271,773 $3,506
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