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Northlight Theatre INC

Public charity990-T FY2023
Other · EVANSTON, IL · EIN 23-7390464

About

Northlight theatre aspires to promote change of perspective and encourage compassion by exploring the depth of our humanity across a BOLD spectrum of theatrical experiences. We seek to entertain, enlighten, and electrify our audiences through contemporary dramas, intimate musicals and refreshed classics. We are fearless in our commitment to champion new work, and to provide a nurturing and creative home for our artists. We are relentless in our pursuit of excellence through our productions, our business practices, our outreach, and our education. Northlight theatre reflects our community to the world and the world to our community.

Donations are tax-deductible
Category
Other
Employees
158
Volunteers
30

Financial Snapshot

FY ending 2024-08-31
Revenue
$9.8M
Expenses
$3.9M
Assets
$21.5M
Liabilities
$4.5M

Financial history

$9.8M$4.9M$0
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RevenueExpenses
Latest FY2024: $9.8M · Avg: $5.6M
NORTHLIGHT THEATRE INC
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Address

820 Church ST FL 4
Evanston, IL, 60201-560

Governance

Voting board members30
Independent members28
Conflict-of-interest policyYes
Whistleblower policyYes
Doc-retention policyYes
Audit committeeYes
990 reviewed by boardYes

Compensation practices

Severance paymentsNo
Equity-based compNo
Supplemental retirement planNo
Compensation committeeYes
Used comp surveyYes
Board approved compYes
Initial contract exceptionNo

Financial detail (Schedule D)

Permanent endowment %100.0%
Endowment held by related orgNo

Fundraising activity (Schedule G)

Uses professional fundraisersYes
Net to org-$58K
Retained by contractors$58K
ChannelsMail · Email · In-person · Grant solicitation
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