Black Ensemble Theater Corporation

EIN: 362852762 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$5,027,137
Total Expenses
$5,288,113
Total Assets
$24,444,850
Net Assets
$11,846,415
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1976
Legal Domicile
IL
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

Black Ensemble Theater Corporation, founded in 1976, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $5.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 151% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Net assets of $11.8M represent 28 months of operating reserves.

Mission

The Black Ensemble Theater Corporation provides opportunity for training, employment and cultural enrichment for minority artist in the Chicagoland area.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,084,716
Program Service Revenue $1,756,526
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $185,895
TOTAL REVENUE $5,027,137

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,699,954
Fundraising Expenses $100,523
Program Expenses $4,578,054
Other Expenses $3,588,159
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,288,113

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $5,027,137 $2,004,758 +1.5%
Expenses $5,288,113 $3,838,885 +0.4%
Net Income $-260,976 $-1,834,127 -0.9%
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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
8
Employees
13
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
9
$276,625
Key Employees
2
$139,800
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Jackie Taylor Executive Director 60.00
Director Highest
$276,625 $0 $276,625
Tynnetta Qaiyim Chief Operating Officer 40.00
Key Emp
$139,800 $0 $139,800
Ron Reed Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Andrea Zopp Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Nicholas Yassan Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
James Bryan Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Helen Shiller Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Tyronne Stoudemire Chairman 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Alan Bell Vice Chairman 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jason Stapleton Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephanie Butler Bookkeeper 40.00
Key Emp
$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
2023 $5,027,137 $5,288,113 $24,444,850 $-260,976
2022 $2,004,758 $3,838,885 $23,894,712 $-1,834,127
2021 $7,980,643 $4,488,769 $20,384,078 $3,491,874
2020 $1,679,792 $2,137,753 $17,805,486 $-457,961
2019 $2,968,712 $2,998,106 $18,126,950 $-29,394
2019 $2,795,432 $3,019,244 $17,810,293 $-223,812
2018 $2,667,540 $2,900,906 $20,374,047 $-233,366
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