New Hampshire Humanities Council Inc.

“Annual review of form 990 - 1. The finance committee of the board of directors shall oversee the timely preparation of the form 990. 2) the finance committee shall review the completed form 990 and address any questions or concerns with the preparer and resolve such questions and concerns in a timely manner to allow the form 990 to be circulated to the board prior to filing with the irs. Documentation of the committee review shall be included in its minutes. 3)the finance committee shall cause the form 990 to be electronically transmitted to each member of the board for his/her comments or questions by a date specified by the committee. 4) each board member shall address any comments and questions by the specified response date. The finance committee shall address any comments and questions and take appropriate follow-up action. The commitee's approval of the form 990 shall be memorialized in its minutes, which shall include a discussion of any action taken in response to board member comments and questions.”

“The nhhc requires board members to update and sign conflict of interest disclosure forms annually.”

“Board of directors sets executive director compensation, consulting annual survey of the federation of state humanities councils and salary data provided by the nh center for non-profits. The board conducts performance survey of executive director and meets in executive session anually to set compensation.”

“Other staff compensation is determined by the executive director using annual salary survey of the federation of state humanities councils, salary data provided by nh center for non-profits, and where applicable, advertised compensation rates for comparable positions in nh.”

“The nhhc publishes an annual report that includes financial statements and list of donors, grants awarded, board and staff, and significant activites. We submit all board meeting minutes to the national endowment for the humanities and maintain copies of board meeting minutes in perpetuity. The nhhc's audit report and form 990 are on the giving page of our website. The annual operating budget is available upon request, as are copies of the grant applications of funded projects. Our by-laws, which contain our conflict of interest policy, are available upon request.”

“Since 1974, new hampshire hummanities has brought the power of ideas to people of all walks of life, in every corner of the state. Our programs stimulate minds, strengthen community bonds, bolster struggling organizations, and contribute to our state's civic wealth. We connect the people of nh to culture, history, places, ideas, and to one another. We get nh citizens talking about critical issues such as immigration, the role of religon in american life, and comtemporary constitutional challenges. We invite citizens to reason together in facilitated groups, to learn from and listen to one another. We offer professional development that strengthens the teaching of humanities, k-12 and through connections we support adult liteacy and english language acquisition, welcoming new readers and new americans into a world of books, ideas, and opportunity. Nhhc updated their mission statement in december 2022: new hampshire humanities connects people and ideas by delivering and supporting statewide programs that inspire curiosity, foster civil dialogue and explore big questions.”

“Museum on main street - museum on main street, or moms, is a unique alliance of the smithsonian institution traveling exhibition service (sites), state humanities councils across the country, and cultural organizations in small, rural communities. With the support of humanities councils and experts, these americanhistory focused exhibitions give host organizations the opportunity to create their own auxiliary educational programs, cultural activities, and exhibitions that center on local heritage. Perspectives book club - grants 1,800 total expenses 1,800”