EIN 36-2772922

Free Street Theater

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
6
Year formed
1969
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Free Street Theater creates afforable, inclusive and innovative theater in communities across Chicago; Seeking new and effective ways to challenge racial and economic segregation through the arts.
Also known as...
Free Street Programs
Total revenues
$350,638
2023
Total expenses
$347,125
2023
Total assets
$416,093
2023
Num. employees
6
2023

Program areas at Free Street Theater

Theater: The Organization works with people across Chicago to create an original ensemble performance that tells the complicated stories of the City. The Organization creates 6-8 shows per year that are performed in Pulaski Park, Back Of The Yards, public parks And community centers. These shows are made by resident ensembles or artists-in-residence through the in-house program.
Community Engagement: The Organization offers a wide range of workshops, classes and training for people of all ages to develop their skills as artists and change-makers. The Organization offers these workshops for free at community centers or in homes in Pulaski Park and Back Of The Yards. Located at 43rd and Ashland in Chicago, the Organization offers its Storyfront as a hub for performance, cultural events and community storytelling. The Organization also specializes in bringing people together to discuss difficult issues in fun, complicated and deeply human ways through Free Street Talk.
Arts Education: The Organization trains youth ages 5-24 in writing, acting, ensemble and critical thinking skills. The Organization has two resident youth ensembles and operates a park program for kids ages 5-12 at Pulaski Park.

Who funds Free Street Theater

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Chicago Community TrustGeneral Operating Support, General Operations.$135,000
Reva and David Logan FoundationGeneral Operating Support$50,000
The Joyce FoundationCulture$45,000
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at Free Street Theater

NameTitleCompensation
Katrina DionExecutive Director$61,091
Caroline OboylePresident$0
Lillian GormanSecretary$0
Nicole KellyTreasurer$0
Coya PazArtistic Director
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Free Street Theater

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$321,547
Program services$24,141
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$3,552
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$1,398
Total revenues$350,638

Form 990s for Free Street Theater

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-082024-01-25990View PDF
2022-082023-01-10990View PDF
2021-082022-03-03990View PDF
2020-082021-04-06990View PDF
2019-082020-09-16990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

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Data update history
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $135,000 from The Chicago Community Trust
June 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 23, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $45,000 from The Joyce Foundation
December 26, 2023
Received grants
Identified 6 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Reva and David Logan Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsTheatersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1419 W Blackhawk St
Chicago, IL 60642
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
freestreet.org/ 
Phone
(773) 772-7248
IRS details
EIN
36-2772922
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1969
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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