MANNIE JACKSON CENTER FOR THE HUMANITIES FOUNDATION Charity Report

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MANNIE JACKSON CENTER FOR THE HUMANITIES FOUNDATION

EIN 47-4560760 · Humanities (A70)

What they do

to Conduct Activities That Promote Mutual Understanding and Respect Among People of Different Cultures, Races, Ethnicities, Religions and Other Distinctions; Influence Positive Social Change By Transforming Attitudes and Perceptions Towards Greater Acceptance, Tolerance and Interaction Among These Groups; and Ultimately Remove Barriers That Hinder Individuals and Groups From Realizing Their Aspirations and Full Potential.

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They name their leaders6 people are listed in the latest report.

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Money made simple

64.99%of revenue went to mission work60.2% of expenses · Program services

$107.97spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

42.98%of revenue went to management and office costs39.8% of expenses

119.5%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2018

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$384,766

Mission workProgram services$250,05764.99% of revenue60.2% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$165,35942.98% of revenue39.8% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Total expenses$415,416107.97% of revenue

Expenses were greater than revenue, so the colored ring fills the available $100 and the total above 100% is shown below.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2018CurrentExpense mix: 60.2% mission · 39.8% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 107.97% of revenue

2017Expense mix: 45.6% mission · 54.4% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 106.87% of revenue

2016Expense mix: 25.7% mission · 74.3% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 128.18% of revenue

2015Expense mix: 5.8% mission · 94.2% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 70.57% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$384,766

Expenses$415,416

Annual shortfall $30,650 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$250,057 · 60.2% of expenses

Management and office costs$165,359 · 39.8% of expenses

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Revenue$384,766

Expenses$415,416

Income$500,727

Contributions$459,621

Mission work (program services)$250,057

Grants given$370,538

Average grant$61,756

Management and general$165,359

Executive compensation (total)$65,193

Accounting fees$16,708

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2018

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

SARAH MELINGEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $65,193Base $61,733 · Other $3,460

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (6)

SARAH MELINGEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

DALE T CHAPMANDIRECTOR AND SECRETARY/TRE

ELSIE MCCABE THOMPSONDIRECTOR

MANNIE JACKSONDIRECTOR AND PRESIDENT

MARK C GOLDENBERGDIRECTOR

VADA O MANAGERDIRECTOR

About this charity

Location: 1210 N Main Street, Edwardsville, IL 62025
County: Madison
In care of: Michael Syracuse
Primary officer: Michael Syracuse, Secretary & Treasurer

How to reach them

Phone(618) 655-2881

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2018
Tax period began: July 1, 2018
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: SCHOWALTER & JABOURI PC
NTEE classification: Humanities (A70)
IRS tax category: Humanities
Grant-giving organization: Yes
Revocation date: November 15, 2022