Timeline Theatre Company
- Assets
- $13.4m
- Revenue
- $6.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 75
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 04/1998
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 36-4197407
Organization Overview
Timeline Theatre Company is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1998. 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 06/2022, Timeline Theatre Company employed 75 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Timeline Theatre Company 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, Timeline Theatre Company generated $6.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 5.2% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
TIMELINE THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS STORIES INSPIRED BY HISTORY THAT CONNECT WITH TODAY'S SOCIAL AND POLITICAL ISSUES. OUR COLLABORATIVE ORGANIZATION PRODUCES PROVOCATIVE THEATRE AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT ENGAGE, ENTERTAIN AND ENLIGHTEN.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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TIMELINE THEATRE WAS FOUNDED IN 1997 WITH A GOAL OF EXPLORING TODAY'S SOCIAL AND POLITICAL ISSUES THROUGH THE LENS OF THE PAST. OVER ITS FIRST 25 YEARS, TIMELINE PRODUCED 84 PLAYS, INCLUDING 11 WORLD PREMIERES AND 39 CHICAGO PREMIERES, THAT EXPLORED COUNTLESS FACETS OF THAT MISSION. FROM LGBTQIA+ (THE NORMAL HEART, BOY) AND JEWISH EXPERIENCES (A SHAYNA MAIDEL, MY NAME IS ASHER LEV) TO ISSUES OF CULTURES INTERSECTING AND INTERTWINING (THE CHINESE LADY, A DISAPPEARING NUMBER, A WALK IN THE WOODS), TO EXPLORATIONS OF PEACE, HUMANITY, POLITICS, AND FAMILY (OSLO, RUTHERFORD AND SON, THE APPLE FAMILY PLAYS), AND THE HISTORICAL ROOTS OF THE BLACK LIVES MATTER MOVEMENT (RELENTLESS, KILL MOVE PARADISE, A RAISIN IN THE SUN), TIMELINE'S RICH PRODUCTION HISTORY HIGHLIGHTS A MIX OF PERSPECTIVES. TIMELINE HAS BEEN AWARDED 60 JEFF AWARDS, HONORING EXCELLENCE IN CHICAGO THEATRE, INCLUDING 11 FOR OUTSTANDING PRODUCTION, AND RECEIVED THE PRESTIGIOUS 2016 MACARTHUR AWARD FOR CREATIVE AND EFFECTIVE INSTITUTIONS, WHICH "RECOGNIZES EXCEPTIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT HAVE DEMONSTRATED CREATIVITY AND IMPACT, AND INVESTS IN THEIR LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY." TIMELINE WAS ALSO NAMED "ONE OF THE NATION'S TOP 10 MOST PROMISING EMERGING PROFESSIONAL THEATRES" IN 2011 BY THE AMERICAN THEATRE WING, FOUNDER OF THE TONY AWARDS. LOCALLY, TIMELINE CONTINUES TO EMERGE AS A PROMINENT VOICE IN CHICAGO'S VIBRANT ARTS COMMUNITY, LAUDED BY THE CHICAGO TRIBUNE AS A "SAVVY AND GROWING COMPANY, WHERE MORE AND MORE CHICAGOANS HAVE COME, WITH REASON, TO TRUST THE POWER, TRUTH AND INTEGRITY OF THE WORK." THE COMPANY CURRENTLY SERVES APPROXIMATELY 20,000 AUDIENCE MEMBERS ANNUALLY.
TIMELINE'S LIVING HISTORY EDUCATION PROGRAM SHARES OUR MISSION AND ART WITH CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS, ACTIVELY ENGAGING STUDENTS THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY ARTS INTEGRATION RESIDENCIES THAT EXPLORE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN HISTORY, ART AND THEIR OWN LIVES. LIVING HISTORY LESSON PLANS CENTER STUDENT IDENTITY AND DEVELOP CRITICAL THINKING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS. WORKING CLOSELY WITH CPS TEACHERS, THE LIVING HISTORY PROGRAM SERVED 580 STUDENTS IN CLASSROOMS DURING THE HISTORIC 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR. TIMELINE SOUTH IS A UNIQUE ARTS PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES TEENS A SAFE SPACE FOR SELF-EXPRESSION, CREATIVITY AND ENSEMBLE BUILDING ON THE SOUTH SIDE OF CHICAGO. TEENS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN BASIC SKILLS IN THEATRE AND PERFORMING ARTS AND EXPLORE TOPICS THAT THEY FEEL A STRONG CURIOSITY ABOUT AND CONNECTION TO. TIMELINE SOUTH IS OFFERED FREE OF CHARGE MONDAY-FRIDAY FOR SIX WEEKS AND FOCUSES ON VOICE, SELF-EXPRESSION, BALANCE AND WELLNESS, AND DEVISING. TIMELINE SOUTH CELEBRATED ITS FIFTH YEAR WITH A RETURN TO IN-PERSON PROGRAMMING AT THE LOGAN CENTER, AND PRESENTED TWO FREE PERFORMANCES OF THE WORLD PREMIERE PIECE, RECIDIVISM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Patrick Powers Artistic Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $81,144 |
Eileen Lacario Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dan Mcardle Generl Manager/interim Managing Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $57,128 |
Brian Douce Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
William A Obenshain Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alvin Katz Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Hga Architecture | 6/29/22 | $802,980 |
Rotholz Llc Building Development Management Services | 6/29/22 | $113,647 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $380,217 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $733,255 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $4,965,052 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $175,324 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,078,524 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $397,044 |
| Investment income | $2,901 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$43,559 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $12,319 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,541,509 |
| 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. | $205,751 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $99,163 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $933,772 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $7,784 |
| Other employee benefits | $101,428 |
| Payroll taxes | $98,586 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,111 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,500 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $71,500 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $166,622 |
| Advertising and promotion | $54,511 |
| Office expenses | $151,547 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $299,056 |
| Travel | $29,433 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $1,063 |
| Interest | $73,484 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $20,347 |
| Insurance | $41,233 |
| All other expenses | $282,135 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,562,863 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $3,702,483 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,339,981 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $1,201,429 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $21,019 |
| 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 | $85,657 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,061,271 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $13,411,840 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $318,091 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $133,899 |
| 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 | $1,658,308 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $2,110,298 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,220,349 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $9,081,193 |
| 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 | $13,411,840 |