EIN 80-0448191

American Blues Theater NFP

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
Year formed
2009
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
American Blues Theater NFP explores the American identity through its productions and community outreach. The premier arts organization provides an intimate environment that patrons and artists alike call home. With a commitment to developing future classics, over half of their mainstage shows are either world or Chicago premieres. They have a variety of new play development programs.
Total revenues
$3,269,869
2023
Total expenses
$894,161
2023
Total assets
$9,033,216
2023
Num. employees
5
2023

Program areas at American Blues Theater NFP

The Organization is committed to developing the classic plays and musicals of tomorrow. More than half of the Organization's mainstage productions are world and Chicago premieres. The Organization's new play development consists of a variety of programs - including world and Chicago premieres, the nationally-recognized Blue Ink Playwriting Award, Blueprint play development, and annual Ripped: the Living Newspaper Festival of new short-plays. The Organization's diverse and multi-generational Ensemble has nearly 600 combined years of collaboration on stage. The Organization's artists are honored with Pulitzer Prize nominations, Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Emmy Awards, and numerous other accolades.

Who funds American Blues Theater NFP

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Prince FoundationGeneral Operating Support$45,000
Shubert FoundationGeneral Operating$25,000
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift FundFor Grant Recipient's Exempt Purposes$22,050
...and 9 more grants received

Personnel at American Blues Theater NFP

NameTitleCompensation
Gwendolyn WhitesideArtistic Director$83,160
Keith A KarlsonPresident$0
David CoffinSecretary$0
Michael LevinsonTreasurer$0
Editha Rosario-MooreVice President$0
...and 4 more key personnel

Financials for American Blues Theater NFP

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$3,039,170
Program services$130,150
Investment income and dividends$114,271
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$4
Net rental income$18,120
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$-25,070
Net income from fundraising events$-8,174
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,398
Total revenues$3,269,869

Form 990s for American Blues Theater NFP

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062023-10-05990View PDF
2022-062022-09-21990View PDF
2021-062021-08-24990View PDF
2020-062021-02-18990View PDF
2019-062019-10-28990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $45,000 from Prince Foundation
November 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 26, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
November 25, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
September 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $35,000 from Prince Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsMusical groupsTheatersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donations
General information
Address
4809 N Ravenswood Ave 221
Chicago, IL 60641
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
Website URL
americanbluestheater.com/ 
Phone
(773) 654-3103
IRS details
EIN
80-0448191
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2009
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A65: Theater
NAICS code, primary
711130: Musical Groups and Artists
Parent/child status
Independent
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