Gilloury Institute

Organization Overview

Gilloury Institute, operating under the name Silk Road Cultural Center, is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (Q20) the organization is classified as: Promotion of International Understanding, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Silk Road Cultural Center employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Silk Road Cultural Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2024, Silk Road Cultural Center generated $551.0k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (12.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $716.7k during the year ending 06/2024. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.4%) per year over the past 5 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2024

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO ADVANCE THE CREATION OF AND EXPAND ACCESS TO WORKS OF PAN-ASIAN, N AFRICAN, AND MUSLIM ARTISTS; DEEPEN UNDERSTANDING OF PAN-ASIAN, N AFRICAN, AND MUSLIM CULTURES WITHIN THE BROADER COMMUNITY; INCREASE ACCESS TO RESOURCES AND PROVIDE LEARNING TO EMBRACE A BROADER WORLDVIEW

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THEATRE: THE ORGANIZATION CONTINUED WORK ON THREE NEW LIVE THEATRE PROJECTS WITH THE INTENT TO PRODUCE THEM IN THE COMING YEARS. EACH OF THE LIVE THEATRE PROJECTS EXPLORES AN UNTOLD SILK ROAD STORY; EXAMINING CONCEPTS OF HOME, ROOTEDNESS, AND HEALING. THE THREE PROJECTS ARE TITLED, THE ART OF APHASIA, EVE, AND ROAD LESS TRAVELED. THE ORGANIZATION IS CURRENTLY EXPLORING NEW OPPORTUNITIES AND ENGAGING IN CONVERSATIONS WITH ARTISTS AND PLAYWRIGHTS.


ARTS SERVICE: THE ORGANIZATION ENGAGES IN MOVEMENTS THAT DEEPEN CULTURAL REPRESENTATION AND GRASSROOTS SOLIDARITY. THROUGH THEIR INVOLVEMENT IN NATIONAL ARTS ORGANIZATIONS AND ALLIANCES, THEY INNOVATE NEW MODELS OF ARTMAKING, CONNECTIVITY, AND COLLABORATION.


OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES INCLUDE A VARIETY OF PROGRAMS INCLUDING DEVELOPING THE POLYCULTURAL INSTITUTE, ENGAGING WITH THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, AND WINDING DOWN THE EDUCATION PROGRAM DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR.


DIGITAL ARTS: SILK ROAD CULTURAL CENTER FIRST COINED THE TERM VIDEO PLAY IN 2011. THIS EVOLVING GENRE IS NEITHER A FILMED STAGED PLAY NOR A MOVIE, BUT RATHER A BLENDED GENRE THAT COMBINES THE LANGUAGE AND AESTHETICS OF LIVE THEATRE WITH THE TECHNOLOGY AND ACCESSIBILITY OF DIGITAL FILMMAKING. DURING THE LAST FISCAL YEAR, THE ORGANIZATION BUILT THEIR OWN MOBILE SOUND AND VIDEO STUDIO AND IS PREPARING TO PRODUCE NEW DIGITAL CONTENT IN THE COMING YEAR.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $68,819
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$428,668
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $23,469
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$497,487
Total Program Service Revenue$10,160
Investment income $6,141
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $551,024

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