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Chicago Shakespeare Theater

Public charityFed auditsIRS 990990-T FY2023
DBA: % LINDA ORELLANA
Other · CHICAGO, IL · EIN 36-3467607

About

To create vivid, entertaining theatrical experiences that invigorate and engage people of all ages and identities by illuminating the complexity, ambiguity, and wonder of our world. Shared humanity and unforgettable stories - now THIS is Chicago Shakespeare.

In care of Linda Orellana

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
356
Volunteers
2,470

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-06-30
Revenue
$13.1M
Expenses
$18.0M
Assets
$51.8M
Liabilities
$14.0M

Financial history

$25.7M$12.9M$0
161718192021222324
RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $13.1M · Peak FY2018: $25.7M · Avg: $18.4M

Foreign activity (Schedule F)

Total spent abroad$66K
Foreign employees4
Foreign offices0
Foreign partnership interestNo
Foreign trust interestNo
RegionActivitySpent
Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland)——
CHICAGO SHAKESPEARE THEATER
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Address

800 E Grand AVE
Chicago, IL, 60611-543

Governance

Voting board members54
Independent members52
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsYes
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionYes

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Board-designated %68.0%
Permanent endowment %32.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo
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