Playground Improv Theater is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, 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. Playground Improv Theater 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 12/2023, Playground Improv Theater generated $14.6k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (32.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $23.7k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
A GRANT FROM THE STATE OF ILLINOIS HELPED THE PLAYGROUND THEATER MAINTAIN PART-TIME STAFFING AND PAY INDEPENDENT ARTISTS THROUGHOUT THE PANDEMIC.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Katherine Dolan Managing Director/president | 10 | $1,800 | |
Firas Alexander Creative Director/vp | 6 | $3,600 | |
Drew Mccall Productions Manager | 12 | $3,900 | |
Katherine Wiseman Program Director | 3 | $0 | |
Margaret Hastings Youth Instructor | 12 | $4,927 | |
Eric Schwartz Treasurer | 3 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $10,158 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $4,398 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $1 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $14,557 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $16,413 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $1,568 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $107 |
| Other expenses | $5,660 |
| Total expenses | $23,748 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $8,558 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $11,007 |
| Total liabilities | $0 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $11,007 |