THE TWS FOUNDATION

EIN: 205693587 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

WESTERN SPRINGS, IL

Total Revenue
$665,516
Total Expenses
$23,783
Total Assets
$2,356,734
Net Assets
$2,356,734
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2006
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
JOHN PODLISKA
Phone
7082464043
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

THE TWS FOUNDATION, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $666K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 801% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $642K, a strong 96% operating margin.

Mission

ENCOURAGE AND CARE FOR CONTRIBUTIONS THAT SUPPORT THE ENTERTAINMENT, EDUCATION, AND INSPIRATION OF MULTIPLE GENERATIONS THROUGH THE ART OF LIVE THEATRE IN THE WESTERN SUBURBS OF CHICAGO.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $605,217
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $60,299
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $665,516

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $10,700
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $3,601
Program Expenses $10,700
Other Expenses $13,083
TOTAL EXPENSES $23,783

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $665,516 $73,840 +8.0%
Expenses $23,783 $28,287 -0.2%
Net Income $641,733 $45,553 +13.1%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
13
Independent Members
10
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy
✓ Whistleblower Policy
✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
12
$30,000
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN PODLISKA PRESIDENT 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PEGGY CARLSON VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA BUGIELSKI SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN T WHITLOCK TREASURER 10.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LORI D'ASTA TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIMOTHY GANNON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KARLA HUDSON TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
WALTER KNAKE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANNY PARROTT TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SARA TORREY TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
EDWARD WAVAK TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$30,000 $0 $30,000
BENTON BULLWINKLE TRUSTEE 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $665,516 $23,783 $2,356,734 $641,733
2024 $73,840 $28,287 $1,585,198 $45,553
2023 $67,208 $9,615 $1,408,025 $57,593
2022 $78,493 $18,005 $1,278,662 $60,488
2021 $63,578 $60,863 $1,385,469 $2,715
2020 $54,977 $17,992 $1,124,875 $36,985
2019 $122,448 $10,478 $1,167,273 $111,970
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