Civic Intelligence

Victory Gardens Theater

EIN 36-2807341 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL

Profile

Victory gardens theater is dedicated to playwrights and their works. Emphasis is placed on the development of an ethnically and culturally diverse community of artists in support of the playwright.

2433 N Lincoln AvenueChicago, IL 60614

www.victorygardens.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

31st percentile

0.03x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 31% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

85th percentile

1.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 85% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

2nd percentile

-127%

Higher net margin than 2% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

27th percentile

$55,500

Higher top officer pay than 27% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 22.4% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

21st percentile

-4.3%

Faster asset growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

8th percentile

-35%

Faster revenue growth than 8% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets31st percentile

Assets

Down

$7,506,831

Down $1,491,069 (-17%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$257,246

Down $414,565 (-62%) from 2022

Net Assets

Down

$7,249,585

Down $1,076,504 (-13%) from 2022

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue85th percentileNet Margin2nd percentile

Revenue

Down

$248,289

Down $1,602,184 (-87%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$564,644

Down $1,913,043 (-77%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

-$316,355

Up $310,859 (+50%) from 2022

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth21st percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$15M$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2010: $13,177,064Liabilities 2010: $3,973,005Net Assets 2010: $9,204,0592010Assets 2012: $11,230,074Liabilities 2012: $3,616,461Net Assets 2012: $7,613,6132012Assets 2014: $10,543,719Liabilities 2014: $3,621,610Net Assets 2014: $6,922,1092014Assets 2015: $10,468,961Liabilities 2015: $614,391Net Assets 2015: $9,854,5702015Assets 2016: $10,304,758Liabilities 2016: $603,363Net Assets 2016: $9,701,3952016Assets 2018: $9,526,133Liabilities 2018: $683,881Net Assets 2018: $8,842,2522018Assets 2020: $9,964,114Liabilities 2020: $740,876Net Assets 2020: $9,223,2382020Assets 2021: $9,652,209Liabilities 2021: $696,805Net Assets 2021: $8,955,4042021Assets 2022: $8,997,900Liabilities 2022: $671,811Net Assets 2022: $8,326,0892022Assets 2024: $7,506,831Liabilities 2024: $257,246Net Assets 2024: $7,249,5852024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$7,506,831
Liabilities$257,246
Net Assets$7,249,585
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth8th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MExpenses 2010: $3,609,7172010Expenses 2012: $2,905,1022012Revenue 2014: $2,166,611Expenses 2014: $2,483,787Net Income 2014: -$317,1762014Revenue 2015: $5,655,224Expenses 2015: $2,735,078Net Income 2015: $2,920,1462015Revenue 2016: $2,623,286Expenses 2016: $2,778,399Net Income 2016: -$155,1132016Revenue 2018: $2,922,137Expenses 2018: $3,071,133Net Income 2018: -$148,9962018Revenue 2020: $3,423,853Expenses 2020: $2,980,702Net Income 2020: $443,1512020Revenue 2021: $1,185,648Expenses 2021: $1,472,210Net Income 2021: -$286,5622021Revenue 2022: $1,850,473Expenses 2022: $2,477,687Net Income 2022: -$627,2142022Revenue 2024: $248,289Expenses 2024: $564,644Net Income 2024: -$316,3552024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$248,289
Expenses$564,644
Net Income-$316,355
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$7,506,831
Liabilities
$257,246
Net assets
$7,249,585
Revenue
$248,289
Expenses
$564,644
Net income
-$316,355
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$7.51$0.26$7.25$0.25$0.56$0.32
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$9.00$0.67$8.33$1.85$2.48$0.63
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$9.65$0.70$8.96$1.19$1.47$0.29
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$9.96$0.74$9.22$3.42$2.98$0.44
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$9.53$0.68$8.84$2.92$3.07$0.15
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$10.3$0.60$9.70$2.62$2.78$0.16
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$10.5$0.61$9.85$5.66$2.74$2.92
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$10.5$3.62$6.92$2.17$2.48$0.32
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$11.2$3.62$7.61$2.91
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$13.2$3.97$9.20$3.61
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2023 to Jun 30, 2024
Signed
Jul 9, 2024
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$248,289
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Victory gardens theater is dedicated to playwrights and their works. Emphasis is placed on the development of an ethnically and culturally diverse community of artists in support of the playwright.

Victory Gardens Theater nurtures and produces relevant, new theater work that reflects the diverse stories of our world and contributes to the vitality of the American Theater. Our work inspires dialogue towards meaningful civic change and creates an inclusive theater experience that belongs to everyone.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$7,379,274$7,147,389▼ $231,885
Investments Other Securities$155,324--
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$259,176$146,804▼ $112,372
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$118,335-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments-$50,000-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$42,340$41,448▼ $892
Pledges and Grants Receivable$6,749$2,855▼ $3,894
Total Assets$7,842,863$7,506,831▼ $336,032
Liabilities
Unsecured Notes Loans Payable$250,000$250,000→ $0
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$36,910$7,246▼ $29,664
Total Liabilities$286,910$257,246▼ $29,664
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$7,452,576$7,249,585▼ $202,991
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$103,377$0▼ $103,377
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$7,555,953$7,249,585▼ $306,368
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$7,842,863$7,506,831▼ $336,032

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Leasehold Improvements$4,582,321$4,199,173$8,781,494
Land$1,500,000-$1,500,000
Buildings$928,988-$928,988
Equipment$136,080-$136,080
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay27th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Janeen MaysInterim Executive DirectorFT$55,500$55,500

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Charles Harris IIPresident
Sidney LeeVice President
Frances Exume-BitoyDirector
Frederick BatesDirector
Jeffery RappinDirector
Marcus J NunesDirector
Raveen RaoDirector
Sylvia MargoliesDirector
Daniel GordonTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$125,000
Program Service Revenue
$115,375
Investment Income
$3,468
Other Revenue
$4,446
All Other Contributions
$-15,000
Change in Net Assets
$-316,355
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$506,904
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$57,740
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Depreciation Depletion$0$231,885$0$231,885
Occupancy$449$119,042$0$119,491
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$0$55,500$0$55,500
Fees for Services Other$0$45,359$0$45,359
Fees for Services Accounting$0$39,643$0$39,643
Insurance$0$37,371$0$37,371
Interest$0$16,594$0$16,594
Office Expenses$1,307$7,890$0$9,197
Information Technology$0$3,387$0$3,387
Other Expenses$0$3,345$0$3,345
Other Employee Benefits$0$1,790$0$1,790
Travel$0$632$0$632
Payroll Taxes$0$450$0$450
Total Functional Expenses$1,756$562,888$0$564,644
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Victory Gardens Theater
EIN
36-2807341
Phone
7735495788
Address
2433 N Lincoln Avenue, Chicago, IL 60614

Signing Officer

Name
Janeen Mays
Title
Interim Executive Director
Phone
7735495788
Signed
2024-07-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Janeen Mays
Formed
1975
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
9
Independent Board Members
9
Employees
0
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Prado & Renteria CPAs Prof Corp
Address
1837 S Michigan Ave 2nd Fl, Chicago, IL 60616
Preparer
Wenqin Zhang
Phone
3125671330
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Pt VI, Line 11B

“The Finance Committee is charged with reviewing the form 990 and a copy is provided to the full board prior to filing.”

Pt VI, Line 12C

“The conflict of interest policy is made available and discussed annually at the board meeting.”

Pt VI, Line 15B

“The Executive Committee is responsible for determining the compensation and benefit arrangements of the managing director and artistic director on an annual basis using comparability and other data.”

Pt VI, Line 15A

“The compensation for the Executive Director was determined with the assistance of an independent search firm retained by the Board of Directors. 1. Use of Independent Expertise: The search firm provided guidance on competitive compensation based on market conditions and comparable nonprofit executive roles. 2. Comparability Data: The firm conducted a compensation analysis using national and regional salary surveys, IRS Form 990 data, and industry benchmarks. 3. Board Review & Approval: The search committee, composed of independent board members, reviewed the firms findings and made a recommendation to the full board. The board voted to approve the compensation, and the process was documented in the meeting minutes.”

Pt III, Line 3

“Theater operation were reduced this year.”

Raw XML AppendixShowing 400 of 480 raw XML fields

This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

Path#Value
IRS990/AccountantCompileOrReviewInd0false
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/BOYAmt036910
IRS990/AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp/EOYAmt07246
IRS990/ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd0false
IRS990/ActivityOrMissionDesc0Victory Gardens Theater nurtures and produces relevant, new theater work that reflects the diverse stories of our world and contributes to the vitality of the American Theater. Our work inspires dialogue towards meaningful civic change and creates an inclusive theater experience that belongs to everyone.
IRS990/AllOtherContributionsAmt0-15000
IRS990/AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd0true
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PersonNm0Janeen Mays
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/PhoneNum07735495788
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt02433 N Lincoln Avenue
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/CityNm0Chicago
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0IL
IRS990/BooksInCareOfDetail/USAddress/ZIPCd060614
IRS990/BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd0false
IRS990/BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd0false
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/BOYAmt0259176
IRS990/CashNonInterestBearingGrp/EOYAmt0146804
IRS990/ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd0false
IRS990/CollectionsOfArtInd0false
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt055500
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt00
IRS990/CompCurrentOfcrDirectorsGrp/TotalAmt055500
IRS990/CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd0false
IRS990/CompensationProcessCEOInd0true
IRS990/CompensationProcessOtherInd0true
IRS990/ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd0true
IRS990/ConservationEasementsInd0false
IRS990/ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/CreditCounselingInd0false
IRS990/CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt00
IRS990/CYContributionsGrantsAmt0125000
IRS990/CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt00
IRS990/CYInvestmentIncomeAmt03468
IRS990/CYOtherExpensesAmt0506904
IRS990/CYOtherRevenueAmt04446
IRS990/CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt0115375
IRS990/CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-316355
IRS990/CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt057740
IRS990/CYTotalExpensesAmt0564644
IRS990/CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/CYTotalRevenueAmt0248289
IRS990/DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleArtContributionInd0false
IRS990/DeductibleNonCashContriInd0false
IRS990/DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd0false
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0231885
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/ProgramServicesAmt00
IRS990/DepreciationDepletionGrp/TotalAmt0231885
IRS990/Desc0Plays - Victory Gardens Theater (VGT) produces plays and maintains the theater building
IRS990/DescribedInSection501c3Ind0true
IRS990/DisregardedEntityInd0false
IRS990/DocumentRetentionPolicyInd0true
IRS990/DonorAdvisedFundInd0false
IRS990/DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt0103377
IRS990/DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt00
IRS990/DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd0false
IRS990/ElectionOfBoardMembersInd0false
IRS990/EmployeeCnt00
IRS990/EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/ExpenseAmt01756
IRS990/FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd0false
IRS990/FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd0false
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt039643
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/ProgramServicesAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesAccountingGrp/TotalAmt039643
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt045359
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/ProgramServicesAmt00
IRS990/FeesForServicesOtherGrp/TotalAmt045359
IRS990/ForeignActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/ForeignFinancialAccountInd0false
IRS990/ForeignOfficeInd0false
IRS990/Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd0false
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt01.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt11.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt21.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt31.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt41.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt51.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt61.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt71.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt81.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/AverageHoursPerWeekRt940.00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd4X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd5X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd6X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd7X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd8X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd0X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd1X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd2X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OfficerInd3X
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/OtherCompensationAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm0Charles Harris II
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm1Sidney Lee
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm2Daniel Gordon
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm3Frederick Bates
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm4Sylvia Margolies
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm5Marcus J Nunes
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm6Jeffery Rappin
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm7Raveen Rao
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm8Frances Exume-Bitoy
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/PersonNm9Janeen Mays
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromOrgAmt955500
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt00
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt10
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt20
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt30
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt40
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt50
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt60
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt70
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt80
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt90
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt0President
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt1Vice President
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt2Treasurer
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt3Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt4Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt5Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt6Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt7Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt8Director
IRS990/Form990PartVIISectionAGrp/TitleTxt9Interim Executive Director
IRS990/Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd0true
IRS990/FormationYr01975
IRS990/FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd0false
IRS990/FSAuditedInd0false
IRS990/FundraisingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GamingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt09
IRS990/GovernmentGrantsAmt0140000
IRS990/GrantAmt00
IRS990/GrantsToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/GrantsToOrganizationsInd0false
IRS990/GrantToRelatedPersonInd0false
IRS990/GrossReceiptsAmt0248289
IRS990/GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd0false
IRS990/IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd0false
IRS990/IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd0false
IRS990/IndependentVotingMemberCnt09
IRS990/IndoorTanningServicesInd0false
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartIIIInd0X
IRS990/InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd0X
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03387
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt00
IRS990/InformationTechnologyGrp/TotalAmt03387
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt037371
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/ProgramServicesAmt00
IRS990/InsuranceGrp/TotalAmt037371
IRS990/InterestGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/InterestGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt016594
IRS990/InterestGrp/ProgramServicesAmt00
IRS990/InterestGrp/TotalAmt016594
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/ExclusionAmt03468
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt03468
IRS990/InvestmentIncomeGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt00
IRS990/InvestmentInJointVentureInd0false
IRS990/InvestmentsOtherSecuritiesGrp/BOYAmt0155324
IRS990/InvestmentsPubTradedSecGrp/EOYAmt0118335
IRS990/IRPDocumentCnt08
IRS990/IRPDocumentW2GCnt00
IRS990/LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt04199173
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/BOYAmt07379274
IRS990/LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp/EOYAmt07147389
IRS990/LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt011346562
IRS990/LegalDomicileStateCd0IL
IRS990/LoanOutstandingInd0false
IRS990/LobbyingActivitiesInd0false
IRS990/LocalChaptersInd0false
IRS990/MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd0false
IRS990/MembersOrStockholdersInd0false
IRS990/MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd0X
IRS990/MinutesOfCommitteesInd0true
IRS990/MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd0true
IRS990/MissionDesc0Victory Gardens Theater nurtures and produces relevant, new theater work that reflects the diverse stories of our world and contributes to the vitality of the American Theater. Our work inspires dialogue towards meaningful civic change and creates an inclusive theater experience that belongs to everyone.
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd0false
IRS990/MoreThan5000KToOrgInd0false
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt07555953
IRS990/NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt07249585
IRS990/NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt00
IRS990/NetUnrlzdGainsLossesInvstAmt010553
IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/BOYAmt07452576
IRS990/NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp/EOYAmt07249585
IRS990/NoListedPersonsCompensatedInd0X
IRS990/NondeductibleContributionsInd0false
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0119042
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/ProgramServicesAmt0449
IRS990/OccupancyGrp/TotalAmt0119491
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt07890
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt01307
IRS990/OfficeExpensesGrp/TotalAmt09197
IRS990/OfficerMailingAddressInd0false
IRS990/OperateHospitalInd0false
IRS990/Organization501c3Ind0X
IRS990/OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind0X
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt01790
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/ProgramServicesAmt00
IRS990/OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp/TotalAmt01790
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/Desc0Supplies
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt03345
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt00
IRS990/OtherExpensesGrp/TotalAmt03345
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/BusinessCd0900099
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/Desc0Other Revenue
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/ExclusionAmt00
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt04446
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt04446
IRS990/OtherRevenueMiscGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt00
IRS990/OtherRevenueTotalAmt04446
IRS990/OtherWebsiteInd0X
IRS990/PartialLiquidationInd0false
IRS990/PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/FundraisingAmt00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ManagementAndGeneralAmt0450
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/ProgramServicesAmt00
IRS990/PayrollTaxesGrp/TotalAmt0450
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/BOYAmt06749
IRS990/PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp/EOYAmt02855
IRS990/PoliticalCampaignActyInd0false
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/BOYAmt042340
IRS990/PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp/EOYAmt041448
IRS990/PrincipalOfficerNm0Janeen Mays
IRS990/PriorPeriodAdjustmentsAmt0-566
IRS990/ProfessionalFundraisingInd0false
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/BusinessCd0711110
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/Desc0Stage Rental
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/ExclusionAmt00
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/TotalRevenueColumnAmt0115375
IRS990/ProgramServiceRevenueGrp/UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt00
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/Desc0Education - VGTs Arts education initiatives include a high school artist residency program, free admission or ticket subsidies to underserved student audiences.
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/ExpenseAmt00
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/GrantAmt00
IRS990/ProgSrvcAccomActy2Grp/RevenueAmt00
IRS990/ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd0false
IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt0682580
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd0false
IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt0-471911
IRS990/PYOtherExpensesAmt0802172
IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt090347
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt079776
IRS990/PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt0-682151
IRS990/PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt0260771
IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt01062943
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0380792
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd0false
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd0false
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-316355
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd0true
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd0false
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd0false
IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd0false
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd0true
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd0false
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd0false
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd0false
IRS990/RevenueAmt0115375
IRS990/SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp/EOYAmt050000
IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0214539
IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0154248
IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0390631
IRS990ScheduleA/AmountsRcvdDsqlfyPersonGrp/TotalAmt0759418
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/ExplanationTxt0Other Income Part III, Line 12
IRS990ScheduleA/Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Pt III Ln 12
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0125000
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0682580
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01690785
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01201684
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt02255135
IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContrisRcvd509Grp/TotalAmt05955184
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt03468
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt08189
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01529
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0819
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt02135
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossInvestmentIncome509Grp/TotalAmt016140
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0115375
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt068650
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0155969
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt05220
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0665221
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsAdmissionsGrp/TotalAmt01010435
IRS990ScheduleA/GrossReceiptsNonUnrltBusGrp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt03468
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt08189
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01529
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0819
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt02135
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeAndUBTIGrp/TotalAmt016140
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomeCYPct00.00210
IRS990ScheduleA/InvestmentIncomePYPct00.00140
IRS990ScheduleA/NetIncomeFromOtherUBIGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0410614
IRS990ScheduleA/NetIncomeFromOtherUBIGrp/TotalAmt0410614
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt04446
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0101473
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt05109
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt06055
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt090748
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherIncome509Grp/TotalAmt0207831
IRS990ScheduleA/OtherSupportSumAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/PubliclySupportedOrg509a2Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY170Pct00
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportCY509Pct00.56890
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportPY509Pct00.59630
IRS990ScheduleA/PublicSupportTotal509Amt04324023
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0389782
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0636097
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0581143
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt01034574
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstAndDsqlfyPrsnsTotGrp/TotalAmt02641596
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp/CurrentTaxYearAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0389782
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0421558
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0426895
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0643943
IRS990ScheduleA/SubstantialContributorsAmtGrp/TotalAmt01882178
IRS990ScheduleA/TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft509Grp/TotalAmt00
IRS990ScheduleA/ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY509Ind0X
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0240375
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0751230
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt01846754
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt01206904
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt02920356
IRS990ScheduleA/Total509Grp/TotalAmt06965619
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportCalendarYearGrp/TotalAmt07600204
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/BookValueAmt0928988
IRS990ScheduleD/BuildingsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0928988
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt0136080
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt0136080
IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/BookValueAmt01500000
IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/LandGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt01500000
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/BookValueAmt04582321
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/DepreciationAmt04199173
IRS990ScheduleD/LeaseholdImprovementsGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt08781494
IRS990ScheduleD/TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt07147389
IRS990/ScheduleJRequiredInd0false
IRS990/ScheduleORequiredInd0true
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0The Finance Committee is charged with reviewing the form 990 and a copy is provided to the full board prior to filing.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1The conflict of interest policy is made available and discussed annually at the board meeting.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2The Executive Committee is responsible for determining the compensation and benefit arrangements of the managing director and artistic director on an annual basis using comparability and other data.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3The compensation for the Executive Director was determined with the assistance of an independent search firm retained by the Board of Directors. 1. Use of Independent Expertise: The search firm provided guidance on competitive compensation based on market conditions and comparable nonprofit executive roles. 2. Comparability Data: The firm conducted a compensation analysis using national and regional salary surveys, IRS Form 990 data, and industry benchmarks. 3. Board Review & Approval: The search committee, composed of independent board members, reviewed the firms findings and made a recommendation to the full board. The board voted to approve the compensation, and the process was documented in the meeting minutes.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4Theater operation were reduced this year.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0Pt VI, Line 11b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1Pt VI, Line 12c
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2Pt VI, Line 15b
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Pt VI, Line 15a
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Pt III, Line 3
IRS990/SchoolOperatingInd0false
IRS990/SignificantChangeInd0true
IRS990/SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd0false
IRS990/StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd0IL
IRS990/SubjectToExcsTaxNetInvstIncInd0false
IRS990/SubjectToProxyTaxInd0false
IRS990/SubjToTaxRmnrtnExPrchtPymtInd0false

Document Assets

No mirrored PDF or thumbnail assets are attached yet.