Season of Concern

EIN: 363759183 501(c)(3) Philanthropy & Grantmaking

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$301,408
Total Expenses
$256,463
Total Assets
$434,821
Net Assets
$434,488
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1987
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Marcelle McVay
Phone
3123320518
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

Season of Concern, founded in 1987, is a small nonprofit in the Philanthropy & Grantmaking sector that reported $301K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 17% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $256K left a modest 15% surplus.

Mission

Season of Concern was founded in 1987 by Chicago theater artists to provide care for those in the Chicago theater community impacted by any illness, injury or health related issue that prevents them from working.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $221,932

Entertainment Community Fund:Season of Concern provides sustaining support to the Chicago office of The Entertainment Community Fund, the national human services organization for entertainment and...

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Entertainment Community Fund:Season of Concern provides sustaining support to the Chicago office of The Entertainment Community Fund, the national human services organization for entertainment and performing arts professionals in theater, film, music, opera, television and dance with a broad spectrum of social, health, employment, housing and direct care programs. Among the categories of direct care grants that the Entertainment Community Fund awards, subject to eligibility, are the entertainment assistance program for performing arts professionals, the HIV/AIDS Initiative, financial assistance for seniors and people with disabilities and addiction and recovery assistance. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 Season of Concern provided $100,000 of funding to the Entertainment Community Fund.Biscotto-Miller Fund:The Biscotto-Miller Fund provides short-term emergency funds for Chicagoland theater workers experiencing short-term or ongoing physical and/or mental health challenges. Through this Fund Season of Concern provided $18,990 of funding to 22 individuals during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.Malcom Ewen Emergency Fund:This Fund provides short-term emergency assistance for theater employees facing non-health related financial issues. Applicants must be active members of the Chicagoland theater community, union and non-union alike, who have been employed with or without salary at some point since July 1, 2023. Through this Fund Season of Concern provided $20,084 of funding to 21 individuals during the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025.Support of AIDS Service Organizations:Season of Concern Chicago has been making significant grants to Chicago AIDS service organizations since 1987. During the fiscal year ended June 30, 2025 Season of Concern provided $20,000 of funding to four such organizations.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $250,430
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $7,503
Other Revenue $43,475
TOTAL REVENUE $301,408

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $159,074
Salaries & Benefits $74,317
Fundraising Expenses $18,048
Program Expenses $221,932
Other Expenses $23,072
TOTAL EXPENSES $256,463

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $301,408 $258,443 +0.2%
Expenses $256,463 $255,159 +0.0%
Net Income $44,945 $3,284 +12.7%
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
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
1
Volunteers
55

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
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Marcelle McVay President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Melissa Carsten Secretary 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Mark David Kaplan Vice President 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Bridget McDonough Treasurer 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Martin Grochala Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
David Fink Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Charles Sedgwick Hall Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Doug MacKenchie Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joan Mazzonelli Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Daryl Brooks Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jane Nicholl Sahlins Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Steve Scott Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Leslie Shook Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Javon Johnson Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Richard Turner 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 $301,408 $256,463 $434,821 $44,945
2024 $258,443 $255,159 $389,543 $3,284
2023 $288,651 $300,255 $386,259 $-11,604
2022 $346,647 $280,356 $397,863 $66,291
2021 $233,986 $233,714 $344,674 $272
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