Missouri Humanities Council - Funding

Funding

Current funding sources for MHC include:

• The National Endowment for the Humanities
• The state of Missouri, through the Missouri Arts Council/Department of Economic Development (as spending authority from the humanities trust fund administered by the Treasurer of the State of Missouri, which was built up with monies allocated by the General Assembly from the “Out-of-state Athletes and Entertainers” income tax)
• Donations from individuals, including the MHC council members and staff
• Corporate, foundation and institutional grants and sponsorships; recent sources include:
  • Target Corporation
  • Walmart
  • Custom Type
  • The Saigh Foundation
  • The Woman’s City Club of Kansas City
  • Commerce Bank
  • Edward Jones Investments
  • Barnes & Noble—Jefferson City
  • Missouri American Water
  • Major foundation support for the MHC family reading initiatives provided by an anonymous donor

The future of public funding for the humanities is uncertain at present. Consequently, MHC has launched a serious effort to diversify its sources of funding and build relationships with potential corporate and foundation partners.