Victory Garden Theater is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1975. According to its NTEE Classification (A65) the organization is classified as: Theater, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Victory Garden Theater 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 06/2022, Victory Garden Theater generated $1.9m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.5m during the year ending 06/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.9%) 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTE AND PROVIDE THEATER ENTERTAINMENT AND WORKSHOPS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PLAYS - VICTORY GARDENS THEATER (VGT) PRODUCES PLAYS AND MAINTAINS THE THEATER BUILDING
EDUCATION - VGT'S ARTS EDUCATION INITIATIVES INCLUDE A HIGH SCHOOL ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM, FREE ADMISSION OR TICKET SUBSIDIES TO UNDERSERVED STUDENT AUDIENCES.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Charles Harris II President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sidney Lee Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kate Tillotson Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Daniel Gordon Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sue E Wallace Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Frederick Bates Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $570,972 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,119,813 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,690,785 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $117,195 |
Investment income | $1,529 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,768 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $33,087 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $1,850,473 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,166,365 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,101 |
Other employee benefits | $120,439 |
Payroll taxes | $93,722 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,822 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $20,258 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $72,487 |
Advertising and promotion | $58,600 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $145,953 |
Travel | $27,632 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $4,015 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $266,378 |
Insurance | $38,323 |
All other expenses | $60,620 |
Total functional expenses | $2,477,687 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $758,876 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $355,000 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $11,685 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $32,617 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,687,368 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $152,354 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $8,997,900 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $35,257 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $88,002 |
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 | $548,552 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $671,811 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,077,522 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $248,567 |
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 | $8,997,900 |