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, 2023 the organization produced 17 different shows with a total 91 performances of those shows. 1,150 students participated in the productions and 33,962 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, 2023, the organization offered 31 different week-long summer day and overnight camps for children aged 5 through 18. The attendance at these camps was 808 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, 2023, the organization offered 187 classes in 8 different areas in the Chicago metropolitan and southeastern Wisconsin area. The total enrollment in these classes was 1,902 students.
Who funds CYT Chicago
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at CYT Chicago
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Carol Engelhardt | Executive Managing Director | $90,811 | 2023-12-08 |
| Aleece Root | Executive Artistic Director | $61,077 | 2023-08-31 |
| Sarah Fincher | Director | $0 | 2023-08-31 |
| Kevin Iler | Former President | $0 | 2023-08-31 |
| Chris Tlapek | Secretary | $0 | 2023-08-31 |
| ...and 3 more key personnel |
Financials for CYT Chicago
| Revenues | FYE 08/2023 | FYE 08/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $40,073 | $604,511 | -93.4% |
| Program services | $1,288,813 | $1,063,838 | 21.1% |
| Investment income and dividends | $17,325 | $9,912 | 74.8% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $-41,249 | -100% |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $68,657 | $55,788 | 23.1% |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $8,268 | $3,640 | 127.1% |
| Total revenues | $1,423,136 | $1,696,440 | -16.1% |
Organizations like CYT Chicago
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Stages | 501(c)(3) | Houston, TX | $5,229,067 |
| Imagination Stage | 501(c)(3) | Bethesda, MD | $5,154,607 |
| Omaha Community Playhouse | 501(c)(3) | Omaha, NE | $5,725,547 |
| Third Avenue Playhouse | 501(c)(3) | Sturgeon Bay, WI | $783,449 |
| Bristol Riverside Theatrer Company (BRT) | 501(c)(3) | Bristol, PA | $3,261,151 |
| Emerald Coast Theatre Company | 501(c)(3) | Miramar Beach, FL | $1,780,621 |
| Barrington Stage Company | 501(c)(3) | Pittsfield, MA | $6,152,599 |
| La Crosse Community Theatre | 501(c)(3) | La Crosse, WI | $1,119,502 |
| Virginia Stage Company (VSC) | 501(c)(3) | Norfolk, VA | $2,768,028 |
| Ensemble Theatre Company of Santa Barbara (ETC) | 501(c)(3) | Santa Barbara, CA | $2,889,245 |
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 centersTheatersHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
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/Â
- Phone
- (847) 516-2298
- Facebook page
- spotlight-youth-theatreÂ
- Twitter profile
- @spotlightorgÂ
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
- Central organization
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