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EIN 36-3206582

Lifeline Productions / Lifeline Theatre

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
118
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Year formed
1982
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A65: Theater
Description
Lifeline Theatre interprets, explores, and reimagines books and other literary works to create stories that move us beyond the margins of our own lives. Our theatrical programs foster a lifelong engagement with literature and the arts. Additionally, Lifeline Theatre's educational programs provide residencies to Chicago public school students, onsite workshops, and camps to encourage involvement in literature and the arts.
Also known as...
Lifeline Theatre
Total revenues
$562,431
2024
Total expenses
$822,202
2024
Total assets
$463,838
2024
Num. employees
118
2024

Program areas at Lifeline Productions / Lifeline Theatre

Lifeline theatre interprets, explores, and reimagines books and other literary works to create stories that move us beyond the margins of our own lives. Our theatrical programs foster a lifelong engagement with literature and the arts.
Lifeline Theatres educational programs foster a lifelong engagement with literature and the arts. We provide residencies to Chicago public school students, onsite workshops and camps.

Grants made by Lifeline Productions / Lifeline Theatre

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Glenwood Avenue Arts DistrictGeneral Purposes$6,832

Who funds Lifeline Productions / Lifeline Theatre

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
NCRC Community Development Fund (NCRC)Illinois Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds$40,000
Polk Bros FoundationArts Access and Learning$35,000
Shubert FoundationGeneral Operating Support for Theatrical Productions and Activities$25,000
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at Lifeline Productions / Lifeline Theatre

NameTitleCompensation
Elizabeth RuppManaging Director$35,323
Anthony KayerBoard Member$0
Harrison OrnelasTechnical Director
Merissa StewartEducation Director
Dorothy MilneBoard Member$0
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Lifeline Productions / Lifeline Theatre

RevenuesFYE 06/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$358,169
Program services$184,407
Investment income and dividends$4,632
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$13,566
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$639
Miscellaneous revenues$1,018
Total revenues$562,431

Form 990s for Lifeline Productions / Lifeline Theatre

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062024-10-28990View PDF
2023-062024-07-02990View PDF
2023-062024-05-15990View PDF
2022-062022-12-19990View PDF
2021-062021-12-14990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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Creede Repertory Theatre (CRT)Creede, CO$1,603,334
South Bend Civic TheatreSouth Bend, IN$1,518,973
Lakeshore PlayersWhite Bear Lake, MN$1,000,339
Santa Fe PlayhouseSanta Fe, NM$935,507
PendragonSaranac Lake, NY$927,348
Data update history
March 6, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
January 11, 2025
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $13,500 from Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation
January 7, 2025
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
September 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
August 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsTheatersCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
6912 N Glenwood Ave
Chicago, IL 60626
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
lifelinetheatre.com/ 
Phone
(773) 761-4477
IRS details
EIN
36-3206582
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1982
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A65: Theater
NAICS code, primary
711110: Theater Companies and Dinner Theaters
Parent/child status
Independent
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