Pegasus Theatre Chicago (EIN 363002953) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1986

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Ilesa Duncan

Phone

7738788864

Tax Period

2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

PEGASUS THEATER CHICAGO, founded in 1986, is a small nonprofit that reported $232K in total revenue in fiscal year 2017. Revenue surged 80% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $52K, a strong 22% operating margin.

Mission

Pegasus Theatre Chicago is a professional theater approaching 45 years of supporting Chicagos diverse community by producing accessible, socially relevant theatre and promoting the development of new artists for the stage. Our mission is to champion new, authentic voices and produce boldly imaginative theatre primarily by and about black or other people of color (POC). We promote intercultural communication with all Chicagoans by producing plays that inspire dialogue.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $132,261

Program Service Revenue $38,127

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $40

TOTAL REVENUE $170,428

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $68,694

Fundraising Expenses $7,094

Program Expenses $165,576

Other Expenses $131,218

TOTAL EXPENSES $199,912

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$170,428	$99,622	+0.7%
Expenses	$199,912	$197,506	+0.0%
Net Income	$-29,484	$-97,884	-0.7%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$44,163

Total Directors

$44,163

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Ilesa Duncan	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer Director	$44,163	$0	$44,163
David Barr III	Treasurer	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Luther Goins	Co-President	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Sarah Arestad	Director	2.00	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	$170,428	$199,912	$100,564	$-29,484
2024	$99,622	$197,506	$128,841	$-97,884
2023	$168,626	$141,323	$226,921	$27,303
2022	$179,231	$121,215	$199,731	$58,016
2021	$123,555	$105,110	$141,740	$18,445
2020	$165,447	$111,262	$121,800	$54,185
2019	$155,745	$193,986	$66,261	$-38,241
2018	$232,409	$180,525	$79,175	$51,884

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