Performing Arts at Metropolis

EIN: 364485279 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Arlington Heights, IL

Total Revenue
$3,396,680
Total Expenses
$3,153,758
Total Assets
$1,438,599
Net Assets
$723,361
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2022
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Tiffany Gates
Phone
2243342014
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Performing Arts at Metropolis, founded in 2022, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $3.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue grew 15% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $3.2M left a modest 7% surplus.

Mission

TO ARTISTICALLY LEAD OUR COMMUNITY AS AN EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMING ARTS AND EDUCATION CENTER. TO CREATE AN ARTISTIC, EDUCATIONAL AND COLLABORATIVE HOME FOR PERFORMERS, STUDENTS AND AUDIENCE MEMBERS. TO MAKE THE ARTS ACCESSIBLE TO OUR BROAD AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY. TO CULTIVATE LIFELONG APPRECIATION AND INVOLVEMENT IN THE ARTS. TO INTEGRATE THE ARTS INTO THELIVES OF OUR STUDENTS, AUDIENCES, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $1,195,125 Revenue: $2,287,726

THE OPERATION OF A THEATER FOR LIVE PERFORMANCES, INCLUDING OUR OWN PROFESSIONALLY PRODUCED SHOWS, AS WELL AS PRESENTED SHOWS WHICH ARE COMPRISED OF CONCERTS, COMEDY, DANCE, AND A VARIETY OF CULTURAL...

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THE OPERATION OF A THEATER FOR LIVE PERFORMANCES, INCLUDING OUR OWN PROFESSIONALLY PRODUCED SHOWS, AS WELL AS PRESENTED SHOWS WHICH ARE COMPRISED OF CONCERTS, COMEDY, DANCE, AND A VARIETY OF CULTURAL PERFORMANCES. METROPOLIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE EMBRACES THE PRINCIPLE OF A DIVERSE AND WELL-ROUNDED SLATE OF PROGRAMMING TO OFFER OUR PATRONS. THIS PROGRAMMING INCLUDES: -HIGH VISIBILITY PLAYS AND MUSICALS-LESSER-KNOWN DIVERSE PLAYS AND MUSICALS-MUSIC CONCERTS INCLUDING CABARET, ROCK, FOLK, CLASSICAL, AND MULTICULTURAL GENRES STAND-UP COMEDY AND IMPROV COMEDY-CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING IN 2024, THERE WERE 32 PRESENTED SHOWS, 5 PRODUCED SHOWS AND 21 PERFORMANCES BY THE MP SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS. IN TOTAL, THERE WERE 196 PERFORMANCES WITH 45,194 PAID ATTENDEES.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,029,036

THE METROPOLIS SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS PROMOTES ARTS EDUCATION TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. OFFERINGS INCLUDE GROUP DRAMA, IMPROV AND DANCE CLASSES, WORKSHOPS AND CAMPS THROUGH-OUT THE YEAR, AS WELL AS...

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THE METROPOLIS SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS PROMOTES ARTS EDUCATION TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. OFFERINGS INCLUDE GROUP DRAMA, IMPROV AND DANCE CLASSES, WORKSHOPS AND CAMPS THROUGH-OUT THE YEAR, AS WELL AS PRIVATE AND GROUP MUSIC LESSONS. THE SCHOOL ALSO PRODUCES THREE LIVE PRODUCTIONS A YEAR FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN TO PERFORM IN. THESE PRODUCTIONS ARE DIRECTED AND PRODUCED BY THEATER PROFESSIONALS AND HELD IN THE METROPOLIS THEATRE. A LARGE FOCUS OF THE SCHOOL IS TO PROMOTE ARTS EDUCATION OUTREACH. THE SCHOOL PARTNERS WITH ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE ARTS EDUCATION TO SENIOR CITIZENS, PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, AND STUDENTS IN OTHER UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.THE SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS OFFERED IN-PERSON CAMPS AND PRODUCTIONS THROUGHOUT 2024. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 1,285 STUDENTS IN 2024.

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

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $895,911
Program Service Revenue $2,347,429
Investment Income $20,951
Other Revenue $132,389
TOTAL REVENUE $3,396,680

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,280,380
Fundraising Expenses $327,250
Program Expenses $2,224,161
Other Expenses $1,873,378
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,153,758

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $3,396,680 $2,958,302 +0.1%
Expenses $3,153,758 $2,938,081 +0.1%
Net Income $242,922 $20,221 +11.0%
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
64
Volunteers
100

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
2
$139,616
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Jeffrey Hyslop President 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephanie Hoover Treasurer 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Susan Thomson Secretary 20.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kelly Barash Secretary 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Maria Zeller Brauer Board Member 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Dave Kunicki Board Member 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ilona House Board Member 3.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Kristopher Briggs Board Member 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Shauna Martin Board Member 5.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tiffany Gates Executive Director 40.00
Officer
$82,924 $0 $82,924
Johanna McKenzie Miller Artistic Director 40.00
Officer
$56,692 $0 $56,692
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 $3,396,680 $3,153,758 $1,438,599 $242,922
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $2,870,424 $3,281,019 $1,357,615 $-410,595
2022 $2,909,835 $2,962,453 $1,766,513 $-52,618
2021 $2,612,230 $2,161,333 $2,758,524 $450,897
2020 $1,708,583 $1,585,721 $1,763,468 $122,862
2019 $3,196,542 $2,938,455 $2,133,851 $258,087
2018 $2,868,271 $2,778,419 $2,136,317 $89,852
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