NonprofitsThe Actors Gymnasium Inc

Education

The Actors Gymnasium Inc

EVANSTON, IL

Total revenue

$1.1M

Total expenses

$1.0M

Net assets

$552K

Grants received

$86K

11 grants

EIN

364030275

Tax year

2023

Mission

A circus and performing arts training center dedicated to creating exciting theater and developing physical theatre artists. The actors gymnasium is a think-and-do tank dedicated to bringing a new physicality to the american theater, and encouraging theatrical exploration.

Programs

3 programs

Professional courses: professional training programs provide advanced instruction for aspiring and working circus artists and performers. These courses develop high-level skills in circus disciplines, preparing participants for professional opportunities in performance, teaching, and related fields.

Expenses: $160K

Community connections: the actors gymnasium expands access to circus arts through outreach programs, school residencies, and community partnerships, ensuring diverse audiences can experience the magic of physical theater. In addition to these initiatives, the actors gymnasium represents and supports circus performers who bring dynamic, high-quality performances to major events across chicagoland. From festivals and corporate gatherings to theater productions and cultural celebrations, these artists showcase the artistry and athleticism of the circus, broadening the reach and impact of the organization's work.

Expenses: $148K

General programs: other general supporting activities.

Expenses: $224K

Financials

FY 2023

Revenue

Contributions & grants$94K
Program service revenue$913K
Investment income$41K
Other revenue$9K
Total revenue$1.1M

Expenses

Grants paid
Salaries & benefits$588K
Fundraising$14K
Other expenses$458K
Total expenses$1.0M
Total assets$1.1M
Net assets$552K

People

11 listed

NameRoleCompensation

DONALD MURPHY MONROE

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Board

$75K

40 hrs/wk

SYLVIA HERNANDEZ-DISTASI

ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Board

$67K

40 hrs/wk

PAUL KASS

SECRETARY

Board

2 hrs/wk

JAMES SMITH

TREASURER

Board

2 hrs/wk

JENNIFER ARRINGTON

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

LISA WINN

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

KAREEM BANDEALY

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

SUNI KARTHA

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

CARLYLE COASCH

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

KERRY CATLIN

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

SYMPHONY SANDERS

PRESIDENT

Board

2 hrs/wk

Grants received

Showing 11 of 11

FromAmountPurposeYear
$45K
ILLINOIS CORONAVIRUS FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS
2023
$25
EDUCATIONAL
2021
$25K
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
2019
$500
PROGRAM/OPERATING SUPPORT
2018

Funded by

$86K from 6 funders · 11 grants · 2018–2024

The Chicago Community Trust

$25K · 1 grant · 2019

Evanston Community Foundation

$10K · 1 grant · 2020

Elizabeth Beidler Tisdahl Foundation

$5K · 4 grants · 2019–2024

The Bank of America Charitable Foundation Inc

$700 · 3 grants · 2018–2020

The Arrington Foundation

$25 · 1 grant · 2021

Details

EIN364030275
NTEE codeB99Z
Subsection03
Ruling date1996-11
Formed1996
Employees45
Volunteers9
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