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EIN 36-3882396

Big Noise Theatre

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Des Plaines
State
Illinois
Year formed
1993
Most recent tax filings
2023-05-01
NTEE code, primary
A65: Theater
Description
To deepen a human connection between audience members, performing artists, and creative staff by telling stories, sharing knowledge, and fostering social inclusion. Due to Covid-19 the theatre was only able to perform limited performances during this current year. Due to Covid-19 the theater was unable to do performances during this current fiscal year. Organization coordinates Theatre productions in the local and surrounding communities. Theatre produced "wizard of oz". Theatre produced " xanadu".
Also known as...
Winnetka Theater
Total revenues
$228,952
2023
Total expenses
$195,077
2023
Total assets
$55,102
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Big Noise Theatre

In fiscal year 2022, we completed the following programs:1. Sound of music. This is a musical we produced on our mainstage in the fall slot of 2022.2. A midnight summers dream. This is a play we produced on our mainstage in the winter of early 2023.3. Elephant & piggie. This is a one hour musical under or especially for kids program, which was produced in the winter of early 2023.4. Aladdin kids. This is our brand new for kids where they learn about Theater from industry professionals and then mount a musical to perform for their friends and family. This was done in the spring of 2023.5. Joseph & the amazing technicolor dreamcoat. This is a musical we produced on our mainstage in the spring of 2023.

Who funds Big Noise Theatre

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Edward and Wanda Jordan Family FoundationOperation Support To Sustain Local Theatre$10,000
AmazonSmile FoundationGeneral Support$201

Personnel at Big Noise Theatre

NameTitleCompensation
Michael P GreenliefTreasurer$0
Arthur KuchtaPast Treasurer$0

Financials for Big Noise Theatre

RevenuesFYE 05/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$6,742
Program services$222,210
Investment income and dividends$0
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$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$228,952

Form 990s for Big Noise Theatre

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-052023-10-24990View PDF
2022-052023-10-27990EZView PDF
2021-052021-10-14990EZView PDF
2020-052020-12-07990EZView PDF
2019-052019-10-17990EZView PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Data update history
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
January 12, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
December 30, 2023
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
June 20, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
June 13, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $10,000 from Edward and Wanda Jordan Family Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsTheatersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
PO Box 1652
Des Plaines, IL 60017
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
bignoise.org/ 
Phone
(847) 920-9791
IRS details
EIN
36-3882396
Fiscal year end
May
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1993
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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