Rivendell Theatre Ensemble is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1997, with $578,673 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$579K
▲ 45.3% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$486K
Net assets
$393K
Employees
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Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Rivendell Theatre Ensemble— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Rivendell Theatre Ensemble: 10 mo reserves · +16% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Rivendell Theatre Ensemble— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Rivendell Theatre Ensemble: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $389K (FY2015) to $579K (FY2024) across 10 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
16.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$395K
Total liabilities
$2,519
Net assets
$393K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $578,673▲45.3% | $485,866▲20.1% | $392,542▲31.0% | $395,061▲2.0% | 990 |
| 2023 | $398,180▼7.2% | $404,446▼2.5% | $299,735▼2.0% | $387,317▲24.6% | 990 |
| 2022 | $429,012▲1.2% | $414,780▲13.6% | $306,001▲4.9% | $310,759▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $423,920▲26.5% | $365,088▲56.7% | $291,769▲25.3% | $293,599▲12.0% | 990 |
| 2020 | $335,080▲13.9% | $233,000▼27.7% | $232,937▲78.0% | $262,089▲61.4% | 990 |
| 2019 | $294,286▼26.5% | $322,482▼11.2% | $130,857▼17.7% | $162,417▼6.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $400,426▲28.2% | $363,138▲3.7% | $159,053▲30.6% | $173,696▲38.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $312,379▲11.7% | $350,327▲16.6% | $121,765▼23.8% | $125,621▼21.7% | 990 |
| 2016 | $279,758▼28.1% | $300,524▲26.2% | $159,713▼11.5% | $160,451▼15.1% | 990 |
| 2015 | $388,891 | $238,090 | $180,479 | $189,083 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
12 grants to Rivendell Theatre Ensemble totaling $370K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $37,000 |
| Ncrc Community Development Fund Inc | Illinois coronavirus fiscal recovery funds | 2023 | $15,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2022 | $39,125 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2022 | $6,350 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2021 | $17,500 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2021 | $17,500 |
| Mightycause Charitable Foundation | Unrestricted | 2021 | $10,090 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support new associate artistic director position, test new content and processes for reaching a more diverse audiences, and general operating support | 2020 | $32,125 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2019 | $30,250 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General operating support | 2018 | $70,675 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Smart growth program | 2017 | $32,500 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | See attached. | 2016 | $61,600 |
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Data for Rivendell Theatre Ensemble (EIN 36-4074148) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.