From public IRS filings
THE HISTORYMAKERS
CHICAGO, IL · Arts, Culture & Humanities
Mission
THE HISTORYMAKERS IS A NATIONAL 501(C)(3) NON-PROFIT EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION COMMITTED TO PRESERVING, DEVELOPING AND PROVIDING EASY ACCESS TO AN INTERNATIONALLY RECOGNIZED ARCHIVAL COLLECTION OF THOUSANDS OF AFRICAN AMERICAN VIDEO ORAL HISTORIES.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$6.7M
Total expenses
$2.9M
Total assets
$17.1M
Program expense ratio
71%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds THE HISTORYMAKERS
$7.6M in foundation grants on record from 40 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Andrew W Mellon Foundation | $2M | 1 |
| Ford Foundation | $1.2M | 4 |
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (Consolidated) | $925K | 11 |
| Alice L Walton Foundation | $500K | 2 |
| Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation | $500K | 2 |
| New York Life Foundation | $500K | 2 |
| Lincoln Financial Foundation | $400K | 4 |
| Bank of America Charitable Foundation | $250K | 3 |
| George Gund Foundation | $200K | 1 |
| Gs Donor Advised Philanthropy Fund for Wealth Management | $200K | 2 |
Leadership
JULIEANNA L RICHARDSON — FOUNDER AND PRESIDENT (Principal officer)
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