THE ACTORS GYMNASIUM INC

EIN: 364030275 501(c)(3) Education

EVANSTON, IL

Total Revenue
$1,057,105
Total Expenses
$1,045,756
Total Assets
$1,125,719
Net Assets
$552,159
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
MURPHY MONROE
Phone
8473282795
Tax Period
2023-09-01 to 2024-08-31

THE ACTORS GYMNASIUM INC, founded in 1996, is a community nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $1.1M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023.

Mission

CIRCUS AND PERFORMING ARTS TRAINING CENTER DEDICATED TO CREATING EXCITING THEATER AND DEVELOPING PHYSICAL THEATRE ARTISTS. THE ACTORS GYMNASIUM IS A THINK-AND-DO TANK DEDICATED TO BRINGING A NEW PHYSICALITY TO THE AMERICAN THEATER, AND ENCOURAGING THEATRICAL EXPLORATION.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $231,117 Revenue: $416,237

RECREATIONAL COURSES: THE ACTORS GYMNASIUM OFFERS RECREATIONAL CIRCUS AND PERFORMING ARTS CLASSES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS OF ALL SKILL LEVELS. THESE COURSES PROMOTE PHYSICAL FITNESS, CREATIVITY, AND...

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RECREATIONAL COURSES: THE ACTORS GYMNASIUM OFFERS RECREATIONAL CIRCUS AND PERFORMING ARTS CLASSES FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS OF ALL SKILL LEVELS. THESE COURSES PROMOTE PHYSICAL FITNESS, CREATIVITY, AND CONFIDENCE THROUGH AERIAL ARTS, ACROBATICS, JUGGLING, AND PHYSICAL THEATER.

Program 2
Expenses: $159,508 Revenue: $90,865

PROFESSIONAL COURSES: PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS PROVIDE ADVANCED INSTRUCTION FOR ASPIRING AND WORKING CIRCUS ARTISTS AND PERFORMERS. THESE COURSES DEVELOP HIGH-LEVEL SKILLS IN CIRCUS...

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PROFESSIONAL COURSES: PROFESSIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS PROVIDE ADVANCED INSTRUCTION FOR ASPIRING AND WORKING CIRCUS ARTISTS AND PERFORMERS. THESE COURSES DEVELOP HIGH-LEVEL SKILLS IN CIRCUS DISCIPLINES, PREPARING PARTICIPANTS FOR PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES IN PERFORMANCE, TEACHING, AND RELATED FIELDS.

Program 3
Expenses: $148,382 Revenue: $158,335

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: THE ACTORS GYMNASIUM EXPANDS ACCESS TO CIRCUS ARTS THROUGH OUTREACH PROGRAMS, SCHOOL RESIDENCIES, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, ENSURING DIVERSE AUDIENCES CAN EXPERIENCE THE...

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COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: THE ACTORS GYMNASIUM EXPANDS ACCESS TO CIRCUS ARTS THROUGH OUTREACH PROGRAMS, SCHOOL RESIDENCIES, AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS, ENSURING DIVERSE AUDIENCES CAN EXPERIENCE THE MAGIC OF PHYSICAL THEATER. IN ADDITION TO THESE INITIATIVES, THE ACTORS GYMNASIUM REPRESENTS AND SUPPORTS CIRCUS PERFORMERS WHO BRING DYNAMIC, HIGH-QUALITY PERFORMANCES TO MAJOR EVENTS ACROSS CHICAGOLAND. FROM FESTIVALS AND CORPORATE GATHERINGS TO THEATER PRODUCTIONS AND CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS, THESE ARTISTS SHOWCASE THE ARTISTRY AND ATHLETICISM OF THE CIRCUS, BROADENING THE REACH AND IMPACT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S WORK.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $93,767
Program Service Revenue $913,221
Investment Income $41,429
Other Revenue $8,688
TOTAL REVENUE $1,057,105

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $587,707
Fundraising Expenses $14,462
Program Expenses $763,228
Other Expenses $458,049
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,045,756

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,057,105 $1,016,309 +0.0%
Expenses $1,045,756 $963,188 +0.1%
Net Income $11,349 $53,121 -0.8%
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
11
Independent Members
9
Employees
45
Volunteers
9

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
$162,395
Total Directors
11
$162,395
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
SYLVIA HERNANDEZ-DISTASI ARTISTIC DIRECTOR 40
Officer Director
$66,896 $20,766 $87,662
DONALD MURPHY MONROE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40
Officer Director
$74,724 $9 $74,733
SYMPHONY SANDERS PRESIDENT 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL KASS SECRETARY 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JAMES SMITH TREASURER 2
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JENNIFER ARRINGTON BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
LISA WINN BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
KAREEM BANDEALY BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
SUNI KARTHA BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLYLE COASCH BOARD MEMBER 1
Director
$0 $0 $0
KERRY CATLIN BOARD MEMBER 1
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 $1,057,105 $1,045,756 $1,125,719 $11,349
2023 $1,016,309 $963,188 $1,207,255 $53,121
2022 $1,160,104 $882,146 $1,115,768 $277,958
2021 $1,037,213 $794,538 $1,105,733 $242,675
2020 $751,027 $771,441 $213,620 $-20,414
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