EIN 37-1377645

CYT Chicago

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
149
City
Year formed
1997
Most recent tax filings
2024-08-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
CYT Chicago dedicates itself to developing character in children and adults through training in the arts and producing wholesome family entertainment that reflects Judeo-Christian values. The organization promotes these values through community events and outreaches, showcasing what participants learn during week-long summer camp workshops. CYT Chicago offers theater arts instruction to children ages 5-18 while promoting commitment, discipline, integrity, and self-esteem. During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2023, the organization provided 187 classes.
Also known as...
Spotlight Youth Theater; Christian Youth Theater Chicago; Spotlight Youth Theater
Total revenues
$1,470,743
2024
20202021202220232024$1.1m$1.5m$1.9m
Total expenses
$1,789,778
2024
20202021202220232024$0$1m$2m
Total assets
$2,476,434
2024
20202021202220232024$1m$3m
Num. employees
149
2024
202020212022202320240200

Program areas at CYT Chicago

The organization gives public musical theater performances propagating Judeo-Christian values and providing for wholesome, family entertainment for the community. During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2024 the organization produced 15 different shows and 34,715 tickets were sold for the shows.
The organization participates in community events and outreaches to promote Judeo-Christian values through showcases that are presented after practicing them during one-week summer camp workshops. During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2024, the organization offered 27 different week-long summer day and overnight camps for children aged 5 through 18. The attendance at these camps was 659 students.
The organization provides instruction in the theater arts to children ages 5-18 while promoting the Judeo-Christian values of commitment, discipline, integrity and self esteem. During the fiscal year ended August 31, 2024, the organization offered 190 classes in 8 different areas in the Chicago metropolitan and southeastern Wisconsin area. The total enrollment in these classes was 1,855 students.

Who funds CYT Chicago

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
American Online Giving FoundationGeneral Support$9,442
Shade Family FoundationSocial Services$250

Personnel at CYT Chicago

NameTitleCompensation
Carol EngelhardtExecutive Managing Director$90,612
Aleece RootExecutive Artistic Director$80,073

Financials for CYT Chicago

RevenuesFYE 08/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$34,955
Program services$1,352,744
Investment income and dividends$14,778
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$60,976
Miscellaneous revenues$7,290
Total revenues$1,470,743

Form 990s for CYT Chicago

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-082025-01-15990View PDF
2023-082023-12-08990View PDF
2022-082022-11-30990View PDF
2021-082022-01-12990View PDF
2020-082021-04-06990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
February 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 3, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
July 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 9, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
June 3, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
CampsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsPerforming arts centersTheatersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Community engagement / volunteeringGala fundraisersTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
755 Industrial Dr
Cary, IL 60013
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
McHenry County, IL
Website URL
cytchicago.org/ 
Phone
(847) 516-2298
Facebook page
spotlight-youth-theatre 
Twitter profile
@spotlightorg 
IRS details
EIN
37-1377645
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1997
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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