Minnesota Humanities Center

St Paul, MN · Founded 1979

Cultural organization promoting humanities education and public dialogue

Primary audience
Community Members
Work area
Social Services
Topic
Community Support
Contact
Kevin Lindsey
Website Contact

About Organization

Minnesota Humanities Center produces programs, exhibitions, and conversations that connect Minnesotans with the Minnesota Humanities Center exploring history, culture, and contemporary issues through humanities lens. Based in St Paul, MN, the organization generates $6.5 million in annual revenue engaging thousands of Minnesotans in humanities experiences.

What They Focus On

Service Delivery

Provides programs meeting identified community needs with quality, consistency, and cultural responsiveness

Stakeholder Engagement

Builds relationships with participants, partners, and supporters advancing shared goals

Organizational Sustainability

Maintains operational capacity through sound management, diverse funding, and strategic planning

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$6.5M

+0% vs 2023

Assets (2023)

$27.6M

+0% vs 2023

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 — — — —
2023 $6,498,770 $9,896,506 $27,594,386 33
2022 — — — —
2022 $23,707,380 $9,405,048 $30,568,198 38
2021 — — — —
2021 $4,358,206 $9,329,918 $16,154,392 36
2020 — — — —
2020 $14,832,976 $8,259,023 $22,466,509 37
2019 $2,258,980 $8,032,122 $15,490,899 45
2018 $9,859,449 $8,701,854 $21,480,825 55

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

How They Work

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  • 01

    Assess Needs

    Identifies community priorities through data analysis, stakeholder input, and environmental scanning

  • 02

    Design Programs

    Develops evidence-based interventions addressing identified needs with measurable outcomes

  • 03

    Deliver Services

    Implements programs through qualified staff, volunteers, and community partners

  • 04

    Evaluate Impact

    Monitors results, collects feedback, and adjusts strategies for continuous improvement

Programs and Initiatives

Services and programs offered by Minnesota Humanities Center

Core Programs

Implements strategic initiatives aligned with organizational mission and community priorities

Outreach Services

Engages stakeholders through communication, education, and relationship building activities

Resource Development

Secures funding and partnerships supporting program sustainability and organizational growth

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Minnesota Humanities Center.

Casey Demarais

Casey Demarais

Director of Public
Full-time
Compensation: $116,878
Tristy A. Auger

Tristy A. Auger

Grants
Ann Mayers

Ann Mayers

Director of
Aisha Richardson

Aisha Richardson

Director of Administrative
Lorena Bonilla

Lorena Bonilla

Kitchen
KL

Kevin Lindsey

CEO
Full-time
Compensation: $202,973
AJ

Aby John

COO
Full-time
Compensation: $125,049
KL

Kevin Lindsey

Chief Executive Officer
RM

Rose McGee

Humanities
Full-time
Compensation: $118,296
MF

MayKao Fredericks

Cho
Full-time
Compensation: $112,857
NM

Nicole McMahon

Event Center and Implementation
BM

Briza Maldonado

Grants
LN

Lizzie Neary

Grant
EB

Eden Bart

Humanities
CC

Corey China

Humanities
RB

Rachel Busse-Aswar

We Are Water MN, Program
AL

Angie Lynch

Strategic Events & Marketing
CN

Colin Nelson-Dusek

Humanities
MN

Mychi Nguyen

Curriculum and Instruction Project
JR

Jessica Rust

Program and Events
SJ

Sung Ja Shin

Director of K-12 Programming
CA

Carla Albrecht

Accounting
MD

Madelyn Deppa

Staff
BS

Brian Silver

Web Administrator and IT

Milestones

2022

Program Expansion

2022

Enhanced service delivery reaching more individuals and strengthening community partnerships

2023

Continued Operations

2023

Maintained service delivery and organizational stability despite external challenges

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

AJ
Amina Jaafar PhD Director 1.00 hrs/week
CR
Carolyn Roby Director 1.00 hrs/week
DH
David Hamlar Director 1.00 hrs/week
DA
Dr Antonia Felix Director 1.00 hrs/week
DC
Dr Carter Meland Director 1.00 hrs/week
DJ
Dr J Wes Flinn Director 1.00 hrs/week
DM
Dr Marcheta Evans Director 1.00 hrs/week
DM
Dr Matt Lindstrom Director 1.00 hrs/week
JS
Jay Sieling Director 1.00 hrs/week
JO
Jessica O'Brien Director 1.00 hrs/week
JN
Johua Ney Chair 1.00 hrs/week
JM
Jordan Metsa Director 1.00 hrs/week
JB
Julie Brock Director 1.00 hrs/week
KS
Kim Schaufenbuel Director 1.00 hrs/week
KJ
Kirsten Johnson Director 1.00 hrs/week
KL
Kristie Lazenberry Director 1.00 hrs/week
LK
Lynne K Leaf Treasurer 1.00 hrs/week
ML
Mary L Hilfiker Director 1.00 hrs/week
MK
Matt Kuskie Director 1.00 hrs/week
MH
Mattie Harper DeCarlo Vice Chair 1.00 hrs/week
MB
Michelle Bauer Director 1.00 hrs/week
NA
Nancy Aronson Norr Director 1.00 hrs/week
RL
Rebecca Lynn Petersen Director 1.00 hrs/week
SS
Sherry Sanchez Tibbetts Secretary 1.00 hrs/week
WL
Warren Larson Director 1.00 hrs/week
WC
Will Cooley Director 1.00 hrs/week

Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$751K

Highest Paid

$233K

Kevin Lindsey

Compensated Officers

5

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Kevin Lindsey CEO $202,973 $30,223 $233,196 40
Rose Mcgee Humanities Griot $118,296 $28,027 $146,323 40
Aby John COO $125,049 $6,255 $131,304 40
Casey Demarais Director Of Stratagy $116,878 $6,825 $123,703 40
Maykao Fredericks Cho $112,857 $3,348 $116,205 40

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Fully Forgiven

Total Approved

$57K

Total Forgiven

$57K

101% forgiven

Jobs Retained

4

Loan Details 1 loan

$56,900
Forgiven
Forgiven: $57,393 100%
Approved Apr 30, 2020
Lender Bremer Bank, National Association
Jobs Reported 4
Forgiven On Mar 17, 2021

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Contact

Get in touch with Minnesota Humanities Center

Email

[email protected]

Phone

(651) 772-4291

Social

Visit Website
987 Ivy Ave E St Paul, MN 55106