THE WEST VIRGINIA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC

EIN: 550553594 501(c)(3)

CHARLESTON, WV

Total Revenue
$1,776,214
Total Expenses
$1,776,999
Total Assets
$2,752,547
Net Assets
$2,465,701
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1974
Legal Domicile
WV
Principal Officer
ERIC WAGGONER
Phone
3043468500
Tax Period
2023-11-01 to 2024-10-31

THE WEST VIRGINIA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC, founded in 1974, is a community nonprofit that reported $1.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 24% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

THE WEST VIRGINIA HUMANITIES COUNCIL AWARDS GRANTS TO OTHERS, DIRECTLY FUNDS CERTAIN PROJECTS, E-WV AN ONLINE INTERACTIVE PROGRAM, AND CONDUCTS SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF WEST VIRGINIA.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $391,385

GRANTS PROGRAM - COMPETITIVE GRANTS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE VARIOUS STATE HUMANITIES PROJECTS. THE COUNCIL'S GRANT PROGRAM OFFERS FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO NON-PROFITS STATEWIDE FOR THE...

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GRANTS PROGRAM - COMPETITIVE GRANTS TO PROVIDE FOR THE SUPPORT OF THE VARIOUS STATE HUMANITIES PROJECTS. THE COUNCIL'S GRANT PROGRAM OFFERS FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO NON-PROFITS STATEWIDE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PUBLIC HUMANITIES PROGRAMMING. GRANT CATEGORIES INCLUDE MAJOR GRANTS, MINIGRANTS, TEACHER INSTITUES, PUBLICATION AND MEDIA GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS, AND TAP GRANTS. THE COUNCIL IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING PROJECTS THAT STIMULATE MEANINGFUL DIALOGUE WITH SCHOLARS, ATTRACT DIVERSE AUDIENCES, AND ENCOURAGE DISCOVERY OF THE HUMANITIES.

Program 2
Expenses: $100,957 Revenue: $1,980

WV ENCYCLOPEDIA/E - WV - THE WEST VIRGINIA ENCYCLOPEDIA ONLINE (E-WV) IS AN INTERACTIVE WEBSITE ENHANCED WITH AUDIO AND VIDEO CLIPS, HUNDREDS OF ILLUSTRATIONS, MAPS, TIMELINES, AND OTHER FEATURES...

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WV ENCYCLOPEDIA/E - WV - THE WEST VIRGINIA ENCYCLOPEDIA ONLINE (E-WV) IS AN INTERACTIVE WEBSITE ENHANCED WITH AUDIO AND VIDEO CLIPS, HUNDREDS OF ILLUSTRATIONS, MAPS, TIMELINES, AND OTHER FEATURES. E-WV BUILDS UPON THE WORK ACCOMPLISHED IN THE PREVIOUSLY PUBLISHED PRINT WEST VIRGINIA ENCYCLOPEDIA WHILE PROVIDING A VEHICLE FOR THE CONTINUAL UPDATING OF CONTENT. IN KEEPING WITH THE HUMANITIES COUNCIL MISSION OF SERVICE, ACCESS TO E-WV IS FREE TO THE USER AND AVAILABLE TO ANYONE.

Program 3
Expenses: $735,407 Revenue: $340

WEST VIRGINIA FOLKLIFE PROGRAM AND DIRECT HUMANITIES PROJECTS - THE WEST VIRGINIA FOLKLORE PROGRAM WORKS TO DOCUMENT, SUSTAIN, PRESENT AND SUPPORT WEST VIRGINIA'S VIBRANT CULTURAL HERITAGE AND LIVING...

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WEST VIRGINIA FOLKLIFE PROGRAM AND DIRECT HUMANITIES PROJECTS - THE WEST VIRGINIA FOLKLORE PROGRAM WORKS TO DOCUMENT, SUSTAIN, PRESENT AND SUPPORT WEST VIRGINIA'S VIBRANT CULTURAL HERITAGE AND LIVING TRADITIONS. DIRECT HUMANITIES PROJECTS CHANGE FROM YEAR-TO-YEAR. EXAMPLES INCLUDE HISTORY ALIVE PRESENTATIONS, PEOPLE & MOUNTAINS PUBLICATION, THE WEST VIRGINIA BOOK FESTIVAL, THE ANNUAL MCCREIGHT LECTURE, AND THE HISTORICAL MACFARLAND-HUBBARD HOUSE.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,706,111
Program Service Revenue $1,980
Investment Income $67,783
Other Revenue $340
TOTAL REVENUE $1,776,214

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $290,146
Salaries & Benefits $720,784
Fundraising Expenses $147,431
Program Expenses $1,227,749
Other Expenses $766,069
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,776,999

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,776,214 $2,329,342 -0.2%
Expenses $1,776,999 $1,678,061 +0.1%
Net Income $-785 $651,281 -1.0%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
21
Independent Members
21
Employees
9
Volunteers
21

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
6
$230,512
Total Directors
21
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
GEORGE GIB BROWN PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL PAPADOPOULOS VICE PRESIDENT 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
J DAN MCCARTHY TREASURER 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LESLIE BAKER SECRETARY 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MATTHEW BOND DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
RITA HEDRICK-HELMICK DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
GREGORY COBLE DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURIE ERICKSON DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ANN FARR DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARLES LEDBETTER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK FELTON DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
CICERO FAIN III DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN TARBETT DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHELE MOURE-REEVES DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LYDIA WARREN DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATRENA RAMSEY DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA ROSE DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAM TARR DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM SOPHER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOHN UNGER DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYSON VANNOSTRAND DIRECTOR 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC WAGGONER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$109,151 $41,312 $150,463
HEATHER CAMPBELL FISCAL OFFICER 40.00
Officer
$67,275 $12,774 $80,049
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
2024 $1,776,214 $1,776,999 $2,752,547 $-785
2023 $2,329,342 $1,678,061 $2,615,255 $651,281
2022 $1,384,887 $1,380,155 $1,963,412 $4,732
2021 $2,018,202 $1,821,030 $2,418,938 $197,172
2020 $1,694,952 $1,600,561 $2,086,415 $94,391
2019 $1,192,312 $1,215,460 $1,906,972 $-23,148
2018 $1,224,281 $1,383,437 $1,754,212 $-159,156
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