Free Street Theater

EIN: 362772922 501(c)(3)

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$514,933
Total Expenses
$438,072
Total Assets
$547,844
Net Assets
$463,459
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1969
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Caroline OBoyle
Phone
7737727248
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

Free Street Theater, founded in 1969, is a small nonprofit that reported $515K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 19% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $438K left a modest 15% surplus.

Mission

Free Street Theater creates afforable, inclusive and innovative theater in communities across Chicago Seeking new and effective ways to challenge racial and economic segregation through the arts.

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Trantor Score

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $505,134
Program Service Revenue $11,365
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $-1,566
TOTAL REVENUE $514,933

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $230,743
Fundraising Expenses $72,195
Program Expenses $314,214
Other Expenses $207,329
TOTAL EXPENSES $438,072

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $514,933 $434,319 +0.2%
Expenses $438,072 $444,227 0.0%
Net Income $76,861 $-9,908 -8.8%
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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
7
Volunteers
11

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
3
$67,853
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Katrina Dion Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$67,853 $0 $67,853
Caroline OBoyle President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Lillian Gorman Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Tricia Hersey Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Aaron Aptaker Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jacob Coz Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Devin Childs Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nina DAngier Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Taria Abram Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kevin King Director 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 $514,933 $438,072 $547,844 $76,861
2024 $434,319 $444,227 $404,356 $-9,908
2023 $350,638 $347,125 $416,093 $3,513
2022 $483,236 $474,398 $402,748 $8,838
2021 $400,011 $334,316 $398,700 $65,695
2020 $304,162 $322,117 $331,947 $-17,955
2019 $518,793 $353,552 $341,556 $165,241
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