CYT Chicago Inc

EIN: 371377645 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Cary, IL

Total Revenue
$1,692,167
Total Expenses
$1,809,030
Total Assets
$2,366,441
Net Assets
$1,718,276
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1997
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
Aleece Root
Phone
8475162298
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

CYT CHICAGO INC, founded in 1997, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $2.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2017. Revenue decreased 6% compared to the prior year.

Mission

CYT is dedicated to developing character in childern and adults through training in the arts and by producing wholesome family entertainment, all of which reflect Judeo-Christian values.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $41,981
Program Service Revenue $1,558,564
Investment Income $20,772
Other Revenue $70,850
TOTAL REVENUE $1,692,167

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $858,272
Fundraising Expenses $46,130
Program Expenses $1,380,159
Other Expenses $950,758
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,809,030

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,692,167 $1,470,743 +0.2%
Expenses $1,809,030 $1,789,778 +0.0%
Net Income $-116,863 $-319,035 -0.6%
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
6
Independent Members
5
Employees
145
Volunteers
1194

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
$167,490
Total Directors
7
$167,490
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Aleece Root Executive Artistic Director 040.00
Officer Director
$88,196 $0 $88,196
Carol Engelhardt Former Executive Managing Director 040.00
Officer Director
$79,294 $0 $79,294
Daniel Wolfe President 001.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Wade Walla Secretary 000.75
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Eirik Olsen Director 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Tim Newell Director 000.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Yessenia Guzman Director 000.50
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 $1,692,167 $1,809,030 $2,366,441 $-116,863
2024 $1,470,743 $1,789,778 $2,476,434 $-319,035
2023 $1,423,136 $1,823,914 $2,719,103 $-400,778
2022 $1,696,440 $1,677,558 $2,797,539 $18,882
2021 $1,946,729 $999,182 $3,015,116 $947,547
2020 $1,642,975 $1,953,395 $2,046,759 $-310,420
2019 $2,468,902 $2,517,999 $2,316,327 $-49,097
2018 $2,580,311 $2,696,089 $2,355,621 $-115,778
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