NonprofitsCyt Chicago Inc

Arts, Culture & Humanities

Cyt Chicago Inc

CARY, IL

Total revenue

$1.7M

Total expenses

$1.8M

Net assets

$1.7M

Grants received

$11K

4 grants

EIN

371377645

Tax year

2024

Mission

CYT is dedicated to developing character in childern and adults through training in the arts and by producing wholesome family entertainment, all of which reflect Judeo-Christian values.

Programs

2 programs

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, 2025, the organization offered 190 classes in 8 different areas in the Chicago metropolitan and southeastern Wisconsin area. The total enrollment in these classes was 1,933 students.

Expenses: $359K

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, 2025, the organization offered 18 different week-long summer day and overnight camps for children aged 5 through 18. The attendance at these camps was 702 students.

Expenses: $276K

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$42K
Program service revenue$1.6M
Investment income$21K
Other revenue$71K
Total revenue$1.7M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$858K
Fundraising$46K
Other expenses$951K
Total expenses$1.8M
Total assets$2.4M
Net assets$1.7M

People

7 listed

NameRoleCompensation

Aleece Root

Executive Artistic Director

Board

$88K

40 hrs/wk

Carol Engelhardt

Former Executive Managing Director

Board

$79K

40 hrs/wk

Daniel Wolfe

President

Board

1 hrs/wk

Wade Walla

Secretary

Board

0.75 hrs/wk

Eirik Olsen

Director

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Tim Newell

Director

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Yessenia Guzman

Director

Board

0.5 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 4 of 4

FromAmountPurposeYear
$250
SOCIAL SERVICES
2023
$750
CHARITABLE PURPOSE
2021
$300
Matching Grant
2018

Funded by

$11K from 4 funders · 4 grants · 2018–2023

Gannett Foundation Inc

$750 · 1 grant · 2021

AbbVie Foundation

$300 · 1 grant · 2018

Shade Family Foundation

$250 · 1 grant · 2023

Details

EIN371377645
NTEE codeA61
Subsection03
Ruling date1999-07
Formed1997
Employees145
Volunteers1194
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