Ways to Give
Your support for the humanities helps keep our state creative, connected, and in community.
Support the Humanities
Individual Giving
Your investment offers critical funds that keep our programming free and available to all Illinoisians and supports the public humanities' role in making people’s lives better and our state more resilient.
Celebrate the Humanities in Action
2023 Honorees Alyson Thompson, Stephanie Manriquez, Tracie D. Hall, and Rebecca Ginsburg.
Public Humanities Awards
Each May, our high-energy and inspiring Public Humanities Awards celebrate those who have made an indelible impact on our state through their work in and support of the humanities. Check out our 2024 event and stay tuned for details about our next celebration!
See Your Impact
Illinois Humanities is the only statewide nonprofit working to activate the humanities to foster reflection, spark conversation, build community, and strengthen civic engagement in Illinois. Here's some of what you helped us accomplish in 2023.
14,087
Illinoisans served through grants and public programming
100 %
of legislative districts throughout Illinois received access to free public programming
96 %
of our grant dollars supported organizations and projects in underserved communities
9
regional hubs established in rural towns and communities impacted by mass incarceration
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