EIN 57-0952289

The Humanities Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
20
Year formed
1992
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
The Humanities Foundation provides affordable housing and resident services, including food assistance, to improve the lives of low-income families and seniors.
Total revenues
$3,501,082
2022
Total expenses
$2,166,220
2022
Total assets
$31,582,528
2022
Num. employees
20
2022

Program areas at The Humanities Foundation

Affordable housing program: as a non-profit developer, Humanities Foundation plays a crucial role in facilitating affordable housing projects from inception to completion. Our organization serves various roles, ranging from general partner and managing member to developer, allowing us to access funds exclusively available to nonprofit entities. We provide essential financing to projects and collaborate with construction professionals, including engineers, architects, and builders, to realize affordable housing developments. Upon construction completion, Humanities Foundation engages professional management companies to handle property marketing, leasing, and maintenance. (continued at schedule o)
Shelternet program: The Humanities Foundation's shelternet program provides critical support to families and individuals facing crises or setbacks. By extending emergency financial assistance, we empower them to remain in their homes and safeguard vital utility services, including gas, electricity, and water. This initiative is targeted at recipients whose incomes fall below 50% of The area median income. To ensure The program's sustainability, shelternet's operating costs are covered by The Foundation's operational funds. Since its inception, The program has assisted more than 55,000 individuals in their times of need.
Affordable housing development: our organization offers services that identify new opportunities for affordable housing and assess The feasibility of developments intended to benefit low-income families and seniors. Collaborating closely with our partners, Humanities Foundation actively pursues sites that qualify for low-income housing tax credits (lihtc). Through innovative funding strategies, we have harnessed resources such as community development block grants (cdbg), home funds, federal home loan bank funds, lowcountry housing trust contributions, and other grants. These resources have enabled us to develop over 2,500 affordable housing units across south carolina, Georgia, Louisiana, and Virginia.
Resident services and marketplace food program: our marketplace program, operated in collaboration with strategic partners like local churches, school districts, food pantries, and community organizations, strives to alleviate food insecurity. Utilizing a fleet of six refrigerated cargo vans and coordinated efforts by dedicated staff, we distribute food to apartment residents, organize community distributions, and address food deserts. Since its launch in 2014, The program has delivered over 5.1 million pounds of fresh food, equivalent to one meal per pound. Additionally, we're actively expanding our telemedicine program to bridge The gap caused by transportation challenges, enabling low-income seniors to connect with their healthcare providers through video services from The comfort of their homes. Our transportation services not only facilitate access to community events, health fairs, and educational programs but also foster a sense of camaraderie among residents during shopping trips. We take pride in offering after-school and summer programs that feature a diverse range of activities, including educational tours, arts and crafts, sports and recreation, entrepreneurship, technology workshops, and mentoring. These programs are a tribute to The memory of reverend clementa pinckney, a fervent advocate for education and youth development. In response to The tragic events of 2015 at The mother emanuel ame church in charleston, sc, these initiatives stand as a testament to our commitment to community enrichment. In The wake of The covid-19 pandemic that emerged in march 2020, The Humanities Foundation has intensified its resident services and community outreach efforts. To date, we've provided emergency financial assistance to more than 55,000 families, ensuring their access to utility services to prevent disconnection or eviction. Our marketplace food pantry program has contributed to over 5 million distributed meals through more than 350 curbside food distributions. Furthermore, we've assisted residents with information about virtual healthcare options, financial support, and access to telecommunications for remote learning, acknowledging The evolving needs of our community.

Who funds The Humanities Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Charleston Redevelopment CorporationAffordable Housing$487,782
Daniel Island Community FundGeneral Fund$7,900
The Joanna FoundationGeneral Support$2,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at The Humanities Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Julie DavisChief Operating Officer$152,570
Chuck ReynoldsChief Financial Officer
Tracy T. DoranPresident$87,655
Patrick DoranDirector of Finance
Kelly SharkeyDirector of Programs and Communications
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for The Humanities Foundation

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,092,145
Program services$1,697,972
Investment income and dividends$710,965
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$3,501,082

Form 990s for The Humanities Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-12-05990View PDF
2021-122022-11-16990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
2018-122020-01-21990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
February 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
February 5, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
December 23, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $487,782 from Charleston Redevelopment Corporation
October 5, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
September 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from The Joanna Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Housing and shelter organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHuman servicesHousingHunger
Characteristics
Receives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
474 Wando Park Blvd Suite 102
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Metro area
Charleston-North Charleston, SC
County
Charleston County, SC
Website URL
humanitiesfoundation.org/ 
Phone
(843) 856-4120
IRS details
EIN
57-0952289
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1992
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
L21: Public Housing Facilities
NAICS code, primary
62422: Community Housing Services
Parent/child status
Central organization
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