Cyt Chicago Inc

The information for Cyt Chicago Inc is as of the organization's most recent filing in August 2021. This organization is located in Cary, IL and has been in existence for 22 years, following its founding in 1999.

Organization Classification

The IRS classifies organizations according to the National Taxonomy of Exempt Entities (NTEE) system. The NTEE system helps the IRS assign a 3-character code to each organization to describe the organization's activities.

Cyt Chicago Inc's NTEE code is A61. The "A" tells us that the organization is classified along with Arts, Culture & Humanities. The "61" tells us that the organization is a Performing Arts Centers. The NTEE describes Performing Arts Centers as organizations that operate facilities including theaters for the performing arts.

Every organization is also governed by a specific section of the Internal Revenue Code. The most common type is a 501(c)(3) organization. However, there are actually 29 different types of organizations that are identified by the Internal Revenue Code. This organization happens to be a 501(c)(3) organization. The IRS describes these organizations as those engaged in Religious, Educational, Charitable, Scientific, Literary, Public Safety, Amateur Sports, or Prevention of Cruelty to Children or Animals work.

Perhaps the most accurate way to get a sense of what the organization hopes to achieve is by looking at its mission. The mission of Cyt Chicago Inc is to develop character in children and adults through training in the arts and by producing wholesome family entertainment, all of which reflect Judaeo-Christian values.

Program Areas

Program Area 1: The organization gave public musical theater performances propagating Judeo-Christian values and providing for wholesome, family entertainment for the community. During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2021, the organization produced 7 different shows with a total of 27 performances and had 301 students participate in the productions. A total of 4,313 tickets were sold for the shows.

Program Area 2: The organization provides instruction in the theater arts to children ages 6-18 with the goal of promoting Judeo-Christian values of commitment, discipline, integrity, and self-esteem. During the 2021 fiscal year, the organization offered 174 classes in the Chicago metropolitan and southeastern Wisconsin area, which enrolled a total of 1,367 students.

Program Area 3: This program area focuses on the organization's participation in community events and outreaches to promote Judeo-Christian values through showcases presented after practicing them during one-week summer camp workshops. During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2021, the organization offered 28 different week-long summer day and overnight camps for children aged 5 through 18, with a total attendance of 635 students.

Organization Staffing

Cyt Chicago Inc is run by Kevin Iler, who is the President. The organization has 171 employees, none of whom are paid more than $100k per year (according to the organization's most recent 990 tax filing). Supporting the paid staff are more than 350 volunteers.

Board Governance

Cyt Chicago Inc is an organization that is well governed. It has 8 voting members and 6 independent members, and no potential conflicts of interest exist. The organization has not delegated management to an outside firm and all board and committee meetings are documented. Furthermore, the organization has a conflict of interest policy and requires disclosure of conflicts. It also has a written whistleblower policy, document retention policy, and substantiates and reviews leadership and officer salaries. Lastly, the organization provides copies of the 990 to the board prior to filing. All these measures demonstrate that Cyt Chicago Inc is well governed and committed to transparency and accountability.

Organization Growth

Over the past six years, Cyt Chicago Inc has seen a decrease in both its total revenue and total expenses, as well as a decrease in its number of employees and volunteers. Contributions and Grants received, Investment Income, and Other Revenue have all increased over the same time period, but Program Service Revenue has decreased. This indicates that the nonprofit has seen an overall decrease in growth over the past six years.