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EIN 36-4283300

Playmakers Laboratory Theatre

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
9
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Year formed
1999
Most recent tax filings
2024-08-01
NTEE code, primary
A65: Theater
Description
Playmakers Laboratory Theatre celebrates the power of children's imaginations by providing an alternative learning environment through creative writing workshops, adapting their stories for the stage, and presenting a smart, funny theatre experience. Their education theatre program serves 3rd-6th grade public schools. They are located in Chicago, IL.
Also known as...
Barrel of Monkeys Productions; Barrel of Monkeys Theatre
Total revenues
$283,699
2024
Total expenses
$276,852
2024
Total assets
$147,285
2024
Num. employees
9
2024

Program areas at Playmakers Laboratory Theatre

Education Theatre serving 3rd-6th grade public schools
Teaching fundamental creative writing skills. Adapting stories written by children for the stage by professional actors. Presenting a smart, funny Theatre experience.

Who funds Playmakers Laboratory Theatre

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Arie and Ida Crown MemorialProgram$35,000
Polk Bros FoundationArts Access and Learning$30,000
Field Foundation of IllinoisOperating - Funding for Ongoing Operations of the Organization$25,000
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Playmakers Laboratory Theatre

NameTitle
Brandon CloydExecutive Artistic Director

Financials for Playmakers Laboratory Theatre

RevenuesFYE 08/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$160,590
Program services$104,144
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$18,965
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$283,699

Form 990s for Playmakers Laboratory Theatre

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-082025-02-28990View PDF
2023-082023-12-26990View PDF
2022-082022-11-26990View PDF
2021-082022-01-26990View PDF
2020-082022-01-13990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 3, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $35,000 from Arie and Ida Crown Memorial
July 20, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Polk Bros Foundation
June 5, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
December 31, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $35,000 from Arie and Ida Crown Memorial
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsTheatersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
4850 N Broadway St 408368
Chicago, IL 60640
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
playmakerslab.org/ 
Phone
(773) 506-7140
IRS details
EIN
36-4283300
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1999
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A65: Theater
NAICS code, primary
711110: Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
Parent/child status
Independent
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