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EIN 03-0521755

Theater Wit NFP

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
113
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Year formed
2003
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A65: Theater
Description
Theater Wit NFP produces live shows that entertain and educate the public. The theater dedicates itself to bringing both funny and smart plays to its audience with groundbreaking new works and classic pieces, engaging them with wit and wisdom. It brings live theater to the Chicago area through at least one performance per year, offering affordable and well-equipped theatrical space for non-profit organizations and community groups in its three theater spaces.
Also known as...
Theater Wit
Total revenues
$927,145
2023
Total expenses
$1,073,968
2023
Total assets
$378,870
2023
Num. employees
113
2023

Program areas at Theater Wit NFP

To bring live Theater to the chicago area with at least one performance per year.three Theater spaces provide affordable and well-equipped theatrical space for non-profit organizations and community groups.

Who funds Theater Wit NFP

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
NCRC Community Development Fund (NCRC)Illinois Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds$40,000
Shubert FoundationGeneral Operating Support for Theatrical Productions and Activities$20,000
Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley FoundationGeneral Operations$13,500
...and 1 more grant received

Personnel at Theater Wit NFP

NameTitleCompensation
Kathy StieberPresident
Jeremy WechslerProducing Artistic Director$43,877
Josh NordmarkBox Office Manager
Alexa UlrichFront of House Manager
Jess MaynardSocial Media
...and 1 more key personnel

Financials for Theater Wit NFP

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$451,436
Program services$475,705
Investment income and dividends$4
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$927,145

Form 990s for Theater Wit NFP

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-13990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-14990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-03-02990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 11, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $40,000 from NCRC Community Development Fund (NCRC)
January 7, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
July 15, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,030 from The Leonard and Joan Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Shubert Foundation
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsTheatersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Receives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1229 W Belmont Ave
Chicago, IL 60657
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
theaterwit.org/ 
Phone
(773) 975-8150
IRS details
EIN
03-0521755
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2003
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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