STRAWDOG THEATRE COMPANY

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1987

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Kyle Hamman

Phone

7739607883

Tax Period

2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

STRAWDOG THEATRE COMPANY, founded in 1987, is a micro nonprofit that reported $40K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 60% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $55K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 36% operating deficit.

Mission

Strawdog Theatre Company's mission is to enrich the lives of our community, our audiences, and our artists with dynamic, intimate theatre experiences, crafted through compassion, inclusivity, and ingenuity.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $35,238 Revenue: $9,846

Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins is our annual holiday show adapted from the book by one of our ensemble members. The program held appeal for families and members of the Jewish community, and this...

Hershel and the Hanukkah Goblins is our annual holiday show adapted from the book by one of our ensemble members. The program held appeal for families and members of the Jewish community, and this was our 7th year producing the piece. The show ran from December 14, 2024 through January 5, 2025.

Program 2

Expenses: $1,100 Revenue: $2,696

Much Ado About Nothing: The Ides Reunion Episode, was a sequel to our previous year's experimental 40 minute, multi-media take on Julius Caesar. The show was a 90s reality show retelling of Much Ado About Nothing, performed at local bar, Burke's Public House 5401 N. Broadway, Chicago, IL, 60640. What happens when four young lovers get locked into a house for the weekend and the cameras start rolling? Drugs, alcohol, brawls and makeups, and a whole lot of producer intervention makes. Every Wednesday in March 5 - April 2, 2025

Program 3

Expenses: $1,275 Revenue: $1,356

Strawdog Presents Hit Factory 2025: Cruel Cruel Summer - An audio bananarama for your eyes - Hit Factory is Strawdog's home grown writing initiative focused on audio drama and comedy. Thursday June 26th we presented 3 'classic' Hit Factory Scripts written by Ensemble Member Aly Renee Amidei, Ensemble Emeritus Anita Deely and longtime friend of the theatre Brett Neveu.

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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 $25,565

Program Service Revenue $14,827

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $40,392

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $29,457

Fundraising Expenses $1,665

Program Expenses $37,613

Other Expenses $25,433

TOTAL EXPENSES $54,890

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$40,392	$101,205	-0.6%
Expenses	$54,890	$99,725	-0.4%
Net Income	$-14,498	$1,480	-10.8%

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

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

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

$824

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Kamille Dawkins	Executive Artistic Director	5	Key Emp Highest	$824	$0	$824
Molly Harris	Board Member	5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Garrett Todd	Board Member	5	Director	$0	$0	$0
Michael Reyes	Board President	5	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Kyle Hamman	Treasurer	5	Officer	$0	$0	$0
Aly Renee Amidei	Secretary	5	Officer	$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	$40,392	$54,890	$7,320	$-14,498
2024	$101,205	$99,725	$13,183	$1,480
2023	$63,579	$87,201	$9,520	$-23,622
2022	$126,186	$150,586	$34,672	$-24,400
2022	$126,186	$150,586	$34,672	$-24,400
2021	$48,185	$32,044	$58,546	$16,141
2020	$177,029	$171,478	$61,466	$5,551
2019	$290,835	$297,721	$61,653	$-6,886