Illusion Theater And School Inc is located in Minneapolis, MN. The organization was established in 1974. 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 08/2023, Illusion Theater And School Inc employed 40 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Illusion Theater And School Inc 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 08/2023, Illusion Theater And School Inc generated $976.1k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.0m during the year ending 08/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.8%) per year over the past 6 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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ILLUSION THEATER'S MISSION IS TO CREATE THEATER THAT ILLUMINATES THE MYTHS AND REALITIES OF OUR TIMES AND TO CATALYZE PERSONAL AND SOCIAL CHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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ILLUSION PRESENTS ITS MAINSTAGE SEASON AT ITS NEW HOME, THE CENTER FOR PERFORMING ARTS IN THE KINGFIELD NEIGHBORHOOD OF MINNEAPOLIS. WE PRODUCE 4 NEW PLAYS A YEAR, THE MISS RICHFIELD 1981'S ANNUAL HOLIDAY PROGRAM IN DECEMBER AND THE FRESH INK SERIES IN JUNE. ILLUSION TOURS IN THE WINTER, PERFORMING FOR SCHOOLS, UNIVERSITIES, ART SERIES, CORPORATIONS, FAITH ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES IN ITS ONGOING MISSION TO DEVELOP NEW WORK THAT REFLECTS AND ILLUMINATES OUR TIMES. ILLUSION HAS WON NUMEROUS AWARDS FOR CREATING SPECIFIC WORK THAT ADDRESSES ISSUES IMPORTANT TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES. ILLUSION'S EDUCATION PROGRAM IS RENOWNED THROUGHOUT THE STATE AND COUNTRY FOR ITS EFFECTIVE COMBINATION OF THEATER AND CAREFULLY CRAFTED MESSAGING ON IMPORTANT SOCIAL ISSUES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Michael Robins Executive Producing Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $71,982 |
Bonnie Morris Producing Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $70,682 |
Susan Thurston Hamerski Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Santi Strasser Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Anthony Bohaty Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Pat Dunleavy Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $222,975 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $645,559 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $15,490 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $868,534 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $104,443 |
Investment income | $2,638 |
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 | $976,066 |
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. | $150,414 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $16,546 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $263,849 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $47,556 |
Payroll taxes | $32,494 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $34,347 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $53,369 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $62,923 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,948 |
Office expenses | $38,794 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $132,731 |
Travel | $7,521 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $1,392 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,811 |
Insurance | $4,941 |
All other expenses | $11,870 |
Total functional expenses | $1,009,525 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $354,767 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $133,165 |
Accounts receivable, net | $8,699 |
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 | $25,982 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $27,975 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $79,264 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $176,326 |
Total assets | $806,178 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $29,052 |
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 | $143,289 |
Other liabilities | $170,450 |
Total liabilities | $342,791 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $60,020 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $403,367 |
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 | $806,178 |