Eta Creative Arts Foundation is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1971. According to its NTEE Classification (A65) the organization is classified as: Theater, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Eta Creative Arts Foundation employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Eta Creative Arts Foundation 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 12/2021, Eta Creative Arts Foundation generated $607.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $366.1k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.0%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THEATRICAL PERFORMANCES FOR THE GENERAL PUBLIC
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PRODUCTIONS: ETA CREATIVE ARTS FOUNDATION WAS INCORPORATED IN 1971 AS A NON-PROFIT, TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND PERFORMANCE OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS. IN THE PAST 48 YEARS, ETA HAS EVOLVED TO BECOME A RECOGNIZED CULTURAL TREASURE NOT ONLY IN THE CITY OF CHICAGO, BUT NATIONALLY AND INTERNATIONALLY.
THEATER RENTAL: ETA CREATIVE ARTS FOUNDATION RENTS ITS FACILITIES TO LOCAL GROUPS TO PROMOTE THEIR PRODUCTIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Clover Blackburn Executive Director (thru Aug) | Officer | 40 | $55,398 |
Kenya Thomas Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $52,088 |
Leslie Bond Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Paul L Dark Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Eric Grant Vice-Chair | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Dorretta Evans Parker Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $10,000 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $47,623 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $513,926 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $571,549 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $31,625 |
Investment income | $3,577 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $214 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $607,383 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $107,486 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $67,535 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $18,448 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $25,616 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,740 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $8,862 |
Advertising and promotion | $4,229 |
Office expenses | $24,260 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $39,007 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $63,027 |
Insurance | $15,448 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $366,146 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $359,892 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $884,933 |
Accounts receivable, net | $80,000 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,857,147 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,181,972 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $55,921 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $17,260 |
Other liabilities | $66,300 |
Total liabilities | $139,481 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,077,558 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $964,933 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,181,972 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Eta Creative Arts Foundation has recieved totaling $430,022.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Iff Chicago, IL PURPOSE: Working Capital as part of the CCT program grant | $350,000 |
Walder Family Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT FOR OSCAR BROWN JR. LEGACY COLLABORATION | $60,000 |
Alphawood Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATIONS | $20,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $22 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Municipal Theatre Association Of St Louis St Louis, MO | $124,521,689 | $24,643,540 |
Milwaukee Repertory Theater Inc Milwaukee, WI | $57,957,999 | $35,719,750 |
Chicago Theatre Group Inc Chicago, IL | $67,225,016 | $13,268,580 |
Chicago Shakespeare Theater Chicago, IL | $57,017,216 | $17,200,053 |
Steppenwolf Theater Co Chicago, IL | $121,972,303 | $10,370,800 |
Repertory Theatre Of St Louis Saint Louis, MO | $11,243,335 | $8,131,352 |
Theater League Inc Kansas City, MO | $27,534,408 | $1,974,369 |
American Players Theatre Of Wisconsin Inc Spring Green, WI | $23,897,771 | $10,669,807 |
Kansas City Repertory Theatre Inc Kansas City, MO | $16,549,534 | $6,035,764 |
Actors Theatre Of Louisville Inc Louisville, KY | $21,191,144 | $5,821,422 |
Black Ensemble Theater Corporation Chicago, IL | $20,384,078 | $7,980,643 |
Indiana Repertory Theatre Inc Indianapolis, IN | $37,888,080 | $6,579,183 |