Nonprofit · EIN 73-0951965
OKLAHOMA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC
Tax-exempt · EDMOND, OK 73003
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,064,816 | $1,219,812 | -$154,996 | $1,549,177 | $10,734 | $1,538,443 |
| October 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,428,561 | $1,555,130 | -$126,569 | $2,087,260 | $441,106 | $1,646,154 |
| October 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,449,535 | $1,351,715 | $97,820 | $2,172,090 | $698,513 | $1,473,577 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,059,500
- of which government grants
- $726,848
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $5,316
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $148,496
- Other salaries and wages
- $630,768
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $791,375
- Professional fundraising fees
- $14,799
- Legal fees
- $6,959
- Accounting fees
- $77,011
- Occupancy
- $42,905
- Travel
- $9,401
- Depreciation
- $9,137
- Program services (functional)
- $574,509
- Management and general (functional)
- $602,052
- Fundraising (functional)
- $43,251
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,087,260
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,549,177
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $10,734
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,538,443
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,320,571
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,261,317
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $277,126
- Gross receipts
- $1,064,816
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 1978
- State of legal domicile
- OK
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline E Lowery | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $128,474 | $19,529 |
| Suzette Chang | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Moira Watson | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennie Buchanan | Gubernatorial Appointee Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kalenda Eaton | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Murphy | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shawn Holliday | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shar Carter | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marcy Jarrett | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Quraysh Ali Lansana | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Judie Matthews | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Francine Parchcorn | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erin Peters | Gubernatorial Appointee Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Watts | Gubernatorial Appointee Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Uzma Saleemi | Gubernatorial Appointee Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
11 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lynne Schonacher | Gubernatorial Appointee Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Amanda Smith | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Tonnia Anderson | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Stacy Takacs | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Rebekah Wagenbach | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Shun Kiang | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Shawn Holliday | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Alyssa Provencio | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 |
| Sarah Milligan | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Jennifer Stevenson | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Bass | Vice-ChairSecretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2024: 25 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline E Lowery | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $119,218 | $20,865 |
| Lynne Simpson | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Uzma Saleemi | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynne Schonacher | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Murphy | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Francine Parchcorn | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erin Peters | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Moira Watson | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Watts | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alba Weaver | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Smith | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Stevenson | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stacy Takacs | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennie Buchanan | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kalenda Eaton | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Suzette Chang | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Benjamin Alpers | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Holladay | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marcy Jarrett | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Quraysh Ali Lansana | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Annie Holt | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shawn Holliday | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Sarah Milligan | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Bass | Vice-ChairSecretary Trustee or director, Officer | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Kirk | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended October 31, 2023: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline E Lowery | Executive Director Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,600 | $11,919 |
| Uzma Saleemi | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynne Schonacher | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Lynne Simpson | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Francine Parchcorn | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Erin Peters | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Amanda Smith | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Laura Watts | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Alba Weaver | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Moira Watson | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennifer Stevenson | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Stacy Takacs | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Christopher Murphy | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jennie Buchanan | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Kalenda Eaton | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Benjamin Alpers | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Elizabeth Bass | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Don Holladay | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Marcy Jarrett | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Quraysh Ali Lansana | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Shawn Holliday | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Annie Holt | Member at Large Trustee or director | 0.1 | $0 | $0 |
| Suzette Chang | Chair Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| Thomas Kirk | Treasurer Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 407 W COVELL RD UNIT 31733, EDMOND, OK 73003-2329
- In care of
- % CAROLINE E LOWERY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Sarah Milligan, PO Box 31733, Edmond, OK 73003
- Signed the 990
- CAROLINE E LOWERY, Executive Director
- Phone
- (405) 235-0280
- Website
- www.okhumanities.org
- Return prepared by
- The Springer Company
Mission
The mission of Oklahoma Humanities (OH) is to strengthen communities by helping Oklahomans learn about the human experience, understand new perspectives, and participate knowledgeably in civic life.
Program accomplishments
- Support for various programs and free public events produced by the Council. (Some expenses in this category may apply to other listed programs, but the expenses are not directly attributable based on cost center like salary or office rent.)Expenses $350,136
- Oklahoma Humanities grants encourage cultural programming on the local level across the state. Eligible projects must support the Councils mission to strengthen communities by helping Oklahomans learn about the human experience, understand new perspectives, and participate knowledgeably in civic life. Through special initiatives, Oklahoma Humanities also provided funding for national projects like United We Stand, National History Day, and continued scholarly research on the humanities.Expenses $148,496 · grants $148,496 · revenue $148,496
- Since 1985, Oklahomans have started new chapters and new conversations with OHs dynamic book club program, Lets Talk About It (LTAI). Hosted by libraries and other organizations, each LTAI series uses four or five books to explore a specific theme developed by a humanities scholar. Combined with presentations from literary experts, LTAI catalyzes meaningful conversation and encourages readers to reflect on their experiences, share thoughts and ideas, consider diverse perspectives, and gain new insight.Expenses $61,899 · grants $53,002 · revenue $49,137
- Free of advocacy and advertising and supported by donors, the award-winning Oklahoma Humanities magazine is distributed in print and online as free educational programming. From public policy issues to cultural heritage, it provides an engaging forum for new ideas and productive civil discoursea rich mix of humanities scholarship, insightful narratives, and informed opinions for a read that is smart, balanced, educational, and entertaining. It reaches all 77 counties and has a circulation of 12,000 with additional public distribution through classrooms and selected events. Previous authors include N. Scott Momaday, Walter Isaacson, Krista Tippett, Bryan Stevenson, Michael Sandel, Naomi Shihab Nye, and more.Expenses $9,140
- Since 1994, the Smithsonian Institutions Museum on Main Street (MoMS) has worked with State Humanities Councils to empower more than 1,800 rural communities through specifically designed exhibitions and public programming. Hosted by libraries, museums, and other community centers, each explores elements of rural history, encourages discussion and participation, and helps establish local agency. In 2021, Crossroads: Change in Rural America arrived in Oklahoma and traveled to Tishomingo, Fort Gibson, Nowata, Woodward, Pawnee, and Boley. Small towns might seem static and quiet, but they are complex intersections where people and ideas converge and evolve. Through the themes of identity, land, community, persistence, and managing change, the exhibition examined this history and asked visitors to consider how and why their specific communities have changed and what the future might bring.Expenses $4,838 · revenue $9,250
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in October, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | October 31, 2025 | March 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | October 31, 2024 | March 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2022 | October 31, 2023 | March 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 73-0951965
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1978
- Accounting year ends
- October
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A70Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,549,177
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,064,816
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | October 2025 | $1,064,816 | $1,219,812 | $1,549,177 | XML |
| 990 | October 2024 | $1,428,561 | $1,555,130 | $2,087,260 | IRS |
| 990 | October 2023 | $1,449,535 | $1,351,715 | $2,172,090 | XML |
| 990 | October 2022 | $1,624,150 | $1,530,982 | $1,955,276 | IRS |
| 990 | October 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | October 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 73-0951965).
Questions about OKLAHOMA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC
- What is the EIN of OKLAHOMA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OKLAHOMA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC is 73-0951965.
- Is OKLAHOMA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1978.
- Are donations to OKLAHOMA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OKLAHOMA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of OKLAHOMA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending October 31, 2026) is due March 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did OKLAHOMA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended October 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of OKLAHOMA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 names Sarah Milligan.
- Who are the officers and directors of OKLAHOMA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC?
- The 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 lists 26 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $128,474 (Caroline E Lowery, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does OKLAHOMA HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended October 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,064,816, expenses of $1,219,812 and total assets of $1,549,177 at year end.
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