Able - Artists Breaking Limits & Expectations

Organization Overview

Able - Artists Breaking Limits & Expectations is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (A25) the organization is classified as: Arts Education, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Able - Artists Breaking Limits & Expectations employed 17 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Able - Artists Breaking Limits & Expectations 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 06/2024, Able - Artists Breaking Limits & Expectations generated $315.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 5 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 27.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $278.3k during the year ending 06/2024. While expenses have increased by 32.8% per year over the past 5 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2024

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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TO PROVIDE PERFORMING ARTS EXPERIENCES THROUGH WHICH INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND OTHER INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES BUILD THE CONFIDENCE AND SKILLS TO SHARE WHO THEY ARE AND ALL THEY ARE ABLE TO DO.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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ENSEMBLES: ACTORS WITH DISABILITIES COLLABORATE WITH A TEAM OF TEACHING ARTISTS AND VOLUNTEER FACILITATORS TO CREATE THEATRE AND FILM PROJECTS. EACH ENSEMBLE SERVES A MAXIMUM OF 12 ACTORS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AGES 13+. ENSEMBLES MEET FOR 90-MINUTE EACH WEEK OVER THE COURSE OF A 6-WEEK OR 12-WEEK SEMESTER. A.B.L.E.'S 2023-2024 CENTERED ON THE THEME OF JOURNEYS, WITH A RANGE OF PERFORMANCES AND PUBLIC EVENTS INCLUDING TWISTS & TURNS - A DEVISED SHOW FEATURING ORIGINAL MONOLOGUES, SCENES, AND MOVEMENT PIECES BY THE ENSEMBLE WHICH PLAYED TO A SOLD-OUT CROWD AT THE MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART CHICAGO, THE WORLD PREMIERE OF OUR ORIGINAL DIGITAL FILM INTO THE UNDERWORLD, AND VIBRANT ADAPTATION OF THE ODYSSEY PRODUCED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER AT NAVY PIER.SHOWCASES - ABLE'S 6-WEEK ENSEMBLES EACH WORKED TO PRESENT A 30 MINUTE SHOWCASE OF SCENES AND MONOLOGUES SHARED IN OCTOBER AND APRIL. ALL PUBLIC EVENTS ARE SENSORY FRIENDLY AND OFFER TOOLS SUCH AS SOCIAL STORIES, SENSORY SUPPORT TOOLS, AND A DESIGNATED AUDIENCE MOVEMENT ZONE. OPEN CAPTIONING AND DUAL ASL TRANSLATION IS ALSO PROVIDED. PROGRAM METRICS: -TOTAL VIRTUAL SESSIONS = 21-TOTAL IN-PERSON SESSIONS = 60-TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS = 140-TOTAL ENROLLMENT = 79 -TOTAL LIVE STREAMED PERFORMANCES = 6-AUDIENCE = 1,063


OUTREACH: ABLE SHARES OUR METHODOLOGY THROUGH ONE-TIME WORKSHOPS AND LONGER RESIDENCIES FOR COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE INDIVIDUALS WITH I/DD AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT TRAINING FOR THOSE WHO SUPPORT THEM. IN ADDITION TO OUR PUBLIC MASTERCLASS SERIES, IN FY24 ABLE WAS CONTRACTED BY THE CHICAGO PARK DISTRICT, ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY, THE SAINTS OF CHICAGO, DISFEST, AND MISERICORDIA HOME. ALL OUTREACH SESSIONS ARE CO-LED BY A.B.L.E.S CREATIVE ASSOCIATES - STAFF MEMBERS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. PROGRAM METRICS:-TOTAL SESSIONS = 9-TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS = 15-TOTAL ENROLLMENT = 240ACROSS ALL PROGRAMS, A.B.L.E. WAS SERVED BY 37 VOLUNTEERS WHO GAVE A COMBINED TOTAL OF APPROXIMATELY 1120 HOURS IN OUR REHEARSALS AND PUBLIC EVENTS. THIS DOES NOT INCLUDE OUR VOLUNTEER BOARD OF DIRECTORS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kathryn Yohe
Executive Dir.
$56,050
Dennis Rossow
President
$0
Rosie Bross
President
$0
Joe Marren
Treasurer
$0
Kendra Van Kempen
Secretary
$0
Mary Kate Ashe
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $33,900
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$218,067
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $5,311
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$251,967
Total Program Service Revenue$63,100
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 $801
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $315,868

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