Illinois Humanities Employee Directory
Non-profit OrganizationsIllinois, United States11-50 Employees
Illinois Humanities is a nonprofit organization based in Chicago, Illinois, founded in 1974. As the state partner for the National Endowment for the Humanities, the group operates within the nonprofit sector to provide free, high-quality humanities experiences across Illinois. Its programs focus on reaching communities that are often underserved, including people of color, those with low incomes, rural counties and towns, small arts and cultural groups, and communities affected by mass incarceration, aiming to expand access to humanities learning and dialogue. The organization serves a statewide audience through programs such as community conversations and statewide initiatives like America 250, partnering with national and local organizations to collect and share Illinois narratives. In recent activity, Illinois Humanities has engaged in collaborations and events that extend its outreach and celebrate shared history, while continuing its mission to support public humanities across the state.