EIN 23-7392140

Illusion Theater and School

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
40
Year formed
1974
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Illusion Theater and School creates theater that enlightens current issues and motivates individual and communal development, exemplified through four new productions yearly, Miss Richfield 1981's yearly holiday program in December, and the Fresh Ink Series in June. The company showcases its mainstage season at the Center for Performing Arts in the Kingfield neighborhood of Minneapolis.
Total revenues
$976,066
2023
Total expenses
$1,009,525
2023
Total assets
$806,178
2023
Num. employees
40
2023

Program areas at Illusion Theater and School

Illusion presents its mainstage season at its new home, The Center for Performing Arts in the Kingfield neighborhood of Minneapolis. We produce 4 new plays a year, the Miss Richfield 1981's annual Holiday program in December and the Fresh Ink Series in June. Illusion tours in the winter, performing for schools, universities, art series, corporations, faith organizations and communities in its ongoing mission to develop new work that reflects and illuminates our times. Illusion has won numerous awards for creating specific work that addresses issues important to children and families. Illusion's education program is renowned throughout the state and country for its effective combination of theater and carefully crafted messaging on important social issues.

Who funds Illusion Theater and School

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The McKnight FoundationFor General Operating Support, and for Capital Support for Equipment and Technology$50,000
The Musser FundGeneral Operating$25,000
Hugh J Andersen FoundationST. Croix Valley Education Programs$23,000
...and 12 more grants received

Personnel at Illusion Theater and School

NameTitleCompensation
Michael RobinsExecutive Director$67,964
Karen GundlachEducation Director
Bonnie MorrisProducing Director$67,964
Courtney MeakerAudience Services Manager
Vivian MartinPresident$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Illusion Theater and School

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$868,534
Program services$104,443
Investment income and dividends$2,638
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$451
Total revenues$976,066

Form 990s for Illusion Theater and School

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-082024-07-12990View PDF
2022-082023-06-29990View PDF
2021-082022-05-26990View PDF
2020-082021-07-14990View PDF
2019-082021-10-12990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 19, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from The McKnight Foundation
October 24, 2023
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $11,250 from Saint Paul and Minnesota Foundation
August 26, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
August 24, 2023
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
August 19, 2023
Received grants
Identified 19 new grant, including a grant for $150,600 from Andrew W. Mellon Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsPerforming arts organizationsTheatersCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Receives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
3754 Pleasant Ave S Suite 321w
Minneapolis, MN 55409
Metro area
Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI
County
Hennepin County, MN
Website URL
illusiontheater.org/ 
Phone
(612) 339-4944
IRS details
EIN
23-7392140
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1974
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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