Strawdog Theatre Company is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (A65) the organization is classified as: Theater, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Strawdog Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 06/2023, Strawdog Theatre Company generated $63.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $87.2k during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (14.1%) per year over the past 8 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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STRAWDOG THEATRE COMPANY'S MISSION IS TO ENRICH THE LIVES OF OUR COMMUNITY, OUR AUDIENCES, AND OUR ARTISTS WITH DYNAMIC, INTIMATE THEATRE EXPERIENCES, CRAFTED THROUGH COMPASSION, INCLUSIVITY, AND INGENUITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HERSHEL AND THE HANUKKAH GOBLINS IS OUR ANNUAL HOLIDAY SHOW ADAPTED FROM THE BOOK BY ONE OF OUR ENSEMBLE MEMBERS. THE PROGRAM HELD APPEAL FOR FAMILIES AND MEMBERS OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY, AND THIS WAS OUR 5TH YEAR PRODUCING THE PIECE. THIS WAS ALSO OUR SECOND YEAR PRODUCING THE SHOW UNDER OUR "FREE THEATRE" MODEL, WHERE TICKETS WERE FREE FOR EVERYBODY. WE ALSO OFFERED A STREAMING VERSION. THE PRODUCTION WAS SEEN BY 487 IN-PERSON AUDIENCE MEMBERS AND BY AN ADDITIONAL 219 AUDIENCE MEMBERS VIA OUR STREAMING OPTION. THE SHOW RAN FROM DECEMBER 11, 2022 THROUGH JANUARY 1, 2023.
THIS COVERED PRODUCTION COST OF OUR SMALL ONE NIGHT EVENTS, SPECIFICALLY HIT FACTORY, A SHOW THAT FEATURED A LIVE READING OF SHORT SCRIPTS WRITTEN BY THE ENSEMBLE. THE PIECES WERE PRESENTED FOR A LIVE AUDIENCE IN THE STYLE OF A RADIO PLAY, USING LIVE FOLEY.
THE BIPOC PLAYWRIGHT RESIDENCY PROGRAM IS A RESIDENCY DESIGNED TO GIVE SUPPORT TO ONE BIPOC PLAYWRIGHT SO THAT THEY CAN FULLY REALIZE AND FINALIZE A DRAFT OF THEIR PLAY. THIS WAS OUR FIRST YEAR LAUNCHING THE PROGRAM AND WE FACILITATED THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN IMMERSIVE, EXPERIMENTAL PLAY CALLED TAROT, WRITTEN BY A PLAYWRIGHT OF MIDDLE EASTERN DESCENT OVER THE COURSE OF OUR SEASON. WE PROVIDED AND ARTISTIC TEAM AND INTERMEDIATE WORKSHOPS OF THE PLAY FROM JULY 7, 2022 THROUGH OCT 9, 2022.
THE MAJORITY OF THE EXPENSES COVER COMPENSATION COSTS FOR THE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR AND PRODUCTION STAFF MEMBERS. IN ADDITION, THERE IS A PUBLIC RELATIONS AND MARKETING FEE USED AS A MEANS TO REACH OUR AUDIENCES SO THEY ARE AWARE OF OUR PROGRAMMING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Kamille Dawkins Artistic Director | Officer | 10 | $14,666 |
Paul Cook Managing Director | Officer | 10 | $12,500 |
Curtis Smith Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Jeff Ziemer Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Syed Hasan Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Michael Reyes President | Officer | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $921 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $7,400 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $54,034 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $62,355 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $503 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $721 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $63,579 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,228 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,547 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $13,058 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,352 |
Fees for services: Management | $9,750 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,990 |
Office expenses | $1,201 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $8,185 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $718 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $610 |
Insurance | $3,250 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $87,201 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,543 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $1,380 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $4,486 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,111 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $9,520 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $4,081 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $173 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $4,254 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,266 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $9,520 |