Lifeline Productions Inc

EIN: 363206582 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$562,431
Total Expenses
$822,202
Total Assets
$463,838
Net Assets
$216,239
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Neil Sondgeroth
Phone
7737614477
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

Lifeline Productions Inc, founded in 1982, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $562K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 18% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $822K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 46% operating deficit.

Mission

LIFELINE THEATRE INTERPRETS, EXPLORES, AND REIMAGINES BOOKS AND OTHER LITERARY WORKS TO CREATE STORIES THAT MOVE US BEYOND THE MARGINS OF OUR OWN LIVES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $454,328 Revenue: $158,338

LIFELINE THEATRE INTERPRETS, EXPLORES, AND REIMAGINES BOOKS AND OTHER LITERARY WORKS TO CREATE STORIES THAT MOVE US BEYOND THE MARGINS OF OUR OWN LIVES. OUR THEATRICAL PROGRAMS FOSTER A LIFELONG...

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LIFELINE THEATRE INTERPRETS, EXPLORES, AND REIMAGINES BOOKS AND OTHER LITERARY WORKS TO CREATE STORIES THAT MOVE US BEYOND THE MARGINS OF OUR OWN LIVES. OUR THEATRICAL PROGRAMS FOSTER A LIFELONG ENGAGEMENT WITH LITERATURE AND THE ARTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $108,189 Revenue: $26,069

Lifeline Theatres educational programs foster a lifelong engagement with literature and the arts. We provide residencies to Chicago public school students, onsite workshops and camps.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $358,169
Program Service Revenue $184,407
Investment Income $4,632
Other Revenue $15,223
TOTAL REVENUE $562,431

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $520,683
Fundraising Expenses $79,189
Program Expenses $562,517
Other Expenses $301,519
TOTAL EXPENSES $822,202

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $562,431 $682,894 -0.2%
Expenses $822,202 $811,462 +0.0%
Net Income $-259,771 $-128,568 +1.0%
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
14
Independent Members
12
Employees
118
Volunteers
41

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
5
$95,073
Total Directors
14
$95,073
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Ilesa Duncan Artistic Dir. 40.00
Officer Director
$59,750 $0 $59,750
Elizabeth Rupp Managing Dir. 40.00
Officer Director
$35,323 $0 $35,323
Joseph Park Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Loreli Fritz Cohn Secretary 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Dorothy Milne Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark Greenberg Treasurer 4.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Anthony Kayer Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dr Valorie DaCosta Johnson Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Betsey Vandercook Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jay Lenn Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Katie McNally Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Roche Schulfer Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Neil Sondgeroth Board Chair 6.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Krystine Hansen 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 No data No data No data No data
2024 $562,431 $822,202 $463,838 $-259,771
2023 $660,462 $795,880 $719,111 $-135,418
2023 $682,894 $811,462 $723,468 $-128,568
2022 $955,847 $604,123 $886,268 $351,724
2021 $601,934 $496,204 $497,509 $105,730
2020 $903,595 $805,089 $548,448 $98,506
2019 $1,033,084 $1,002,973 $415,447 $30,111
2018 $771,131 $889,985 $395,258 $-118,854
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