South Shore Drill Team & Performing Arts Ensemble is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2003, with $1,423,973 in FY2022 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
Revenue (FY2022)
$1.4M
▲ 19.2% vs prior year
Recreation median: $129K
Expenses (FY2022)
$1.4M
Net assets
$16K
Employees
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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 South Shore Drill Team & Performing Arts 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 South Shore Drill Team & Performing Arts Ensemble: 0 mo reserves · +2% margin earns a C 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 South Shore Drill Team & Performing Arts 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 South Shore Drill Team & Performing Arts Ensemble: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $677K (FY2020) to $1.4M (FY2022) across 3 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
1.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$141K
Total liabilities
$125K
Net assets
$16K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1,423,973▲19.2% | $1,399,686▲17.6% | $16,420▲309% | $141,041▲68.1% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,194,395▲76.4% | $1,190,552▲65.6% | -$7,867▲32.8% | $83,925▼50.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $677,247 | $718,761▼27.6% | -$11,712▼419% | $169,730▲147% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $992,524 | -$2,257 | $68,594 | 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.
16 grants to South Shore Drill Team & Performing Arts Ensemble totaling $1.2M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iff | Cost for acquiring equipment and/or facilities rehab cost as part of the grant | 2024 | $60,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2024 | $25,104 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $32,234 |
| Ncrc Community Development Fund Inc | Illinois coronavirus fiscal recovery funds | 2023 | $25,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $22,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2022 | $7,653 |
| Iff | Working capital as part of the cct program grant | 2021 | $575,000 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | Support mbk network organizations to maintain their level of community service. | 2021 | $34,000 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2021 | $23,115 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | Support mbk network organizations to maintain their level of community services. | 2020 | $36,000 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | Support mbk network organizations to maintain their level of community services. | 2020 | $36,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support annual holiday fund, and to develop a sustainability plan | 2020 | $21,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support the holiday/winter show, and general operating support | 2019 | $21,000 |
| The Barack Obama Foundation | Youth violence prevention & mentorship | 2018 | $50,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | See attached. | 2016 | $208,665 |
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Data for South Shore Drill Team & Performing Arts Ensemble (EIN 36-4297695) 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.