Mission: The National Humanities Center is the only major independent American institute for advanced study in all fields of the humanities. The Center was planned under the auspices of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and began operation in 1978. It provides a national focus for the best work in the liberal arts, drawing attention to the enduring value of ancient and modern history, language and literature, ethical and moral reflection, artistic and cultural traditions, and critical thought in every area of humanistic investigation. By encouraging excellence in scholarship, the Center seeks to insure the continuing strength of the liberal arts and to affirm the importance of the humanities in American life. (Less)

National Humanities Center is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1977, and donations are tax-deductible.