The Gift Theatre Company
Only null% goes to programs
The Gift Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 2002, with $280,448 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C.
5119 N Meade Ave, Chicago, IL, 60630 EIN 30-0040866 Since 2002
Revenue (FY2024)
$280K
▲ 45.4% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$311K
Net assets
$35K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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 The Gift Theatre Company— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating1 mo reserves · -11% margin
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 The Gift Theatre Company: 1 mo reserves · -11% margin earns a C+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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 The Gift Theatre Company— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DTransparency10% of the rating1 of 5 disclosure signals
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 The Gift Theatre Company: 1 of 5 disclosure signals earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 5119 N Meade Ave, Chicago, IL, 60630
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Performing Arts
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $150K (FY2010) to $280K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $8,415Net assets $35K
Operating margin
-11.0%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$43K
Total liabilities
$8,415
Net assets
$35K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $280,448▲45.4% | $311,308▲18.0% | $34,948▼46.9% | $43,363▼34.9% | 990 |
| 2023 | $192,879▼18.8% | $263,878▼15.0% | $65,808▼51.9% | $66,575▼51.3% | 990 |
| 2022 | $237,480▼16.7% | $310,383▲39.7% | $136,807▼34.8% | $136,807▼34.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $285,229▼5.7% | $222,253▼1.3% | $209,710▲42.9% | $209,710▲26.9% | 990 |
| 2020 | $302,393▼19.0% | $225,294▼37.2% | $146,734▲111% | $165,297▲119% | 990 |
| 2019 | $373,337▼1.3% | $358,484▼7.8% | $69,635▲27.1% | $75,635▼31.7% | 990 |
| 2018 | $378,093▲2.8% | $388,745▲2.2% | $54,782▼16.3% | $110,782▲21.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $367,706▼21.9% | $380,541▼16.4% | $65,434▼16.4% | $91,543▼18.3% | 990 |
| 2016 | $471,029▲145% | $455,059▲104% | $78,269▲145% | $112,107▲250% | 990 |
| 2013 | $192,582▲24.1% | $222,669▲43.1% | $32,000▼48.5% | $32,000▼48.5% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $155,241▼10.2% | $155,588▲3.9% | $62,087▼0.6% | $62,087▼0.6% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $172,879▲15.5% | $149,781▲35.1% | $62,434▲58.7% | $62,434▲58.7% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $149,691 | $110,857 | $39,336 | $39,336 | 990EZ |
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.
Grants received · $245K total
12 grants to The Gift Theatre Company totaling $245K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $20,700 |
| Ncrc Community Development Fund Inc | Illinois coronavirus fiscal recovery funds | 2023 | $20,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 2023 | $10,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support organization's workplan | 2020 | $37,500 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | To support the smart growth program, and general operating support | 2019 | $56,000 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Smart growth program | 2018 | $35,000 |
| Barnabas Foundation | General support | 2017 | $15,200 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | Production support for hamlet | 2017 | $5,500 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | See attached. | 2016 | $10,250 |
| California Community Foundation | Arts | 2016 | $10,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Arts | 2015 | $10,000 |
| California Community Foundation | Arts | 2014 | $15,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is The Gift Theatre Company a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. The Gift Theatre Company is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 30-0040866, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is The Gift Theatre Company's EIN?
- The Gift Theatre Company's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 30-0040866.
- How much revenue does The Gift Theatre Company report?
- The Gift Theatre Company reported $280,448 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does The Gift Theatre Company have?
- CharityIndex grades The Gift Theatre Company C, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for The Gift Theatre Company (EIN 30-0040866) 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.