Civic Intelligence

Playmakers Laboratory Theatre

EIN 36-4283300 • 501(c)3 • Chicago, IL

Profile

Playmakers laboratory (pml) is an ensemble of actor/educators who create an alternative learning environment in which children share their personal voices and celebrate the power of their imaginations. Pml accomplishes this through creative writing workshops and in-school performances of childrens stories. Pml also engages the broader community in support of the visions of children through public performances.

4850 N Broadway St 408368Chicago, IL 60640-9998

www.playmakerslab.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

81st percentile

0.14x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 81% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

78th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

36th percentile

-5.2%

Higher net margin than 36% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

29th percentile

-25%

Faster asset growth than 29% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

64th percentile

9.9%

Faster revenue growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets81st percentile

Assets

Down

$111,137

Down $36,148 (-25%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$15,372

Down $19,932 (-56%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$95,765

Down $16,216 (-14%) from 2024

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue78th percentileNet Margin36th percentile

Revenue

Up

$311,736

Up $28,037 (+9.9%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$327,952

Up $51,100 (+18%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$16,216

Down $23,063 (-337%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth29th percentile

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

$300K$200K$100K$0Assets 2010: $142,380Liabilities 2010: $21,050Net Assets 2010: $121,3292010Assets 2011: $168,362Liabilities 2011: $40,000Net Assets 2011: $128,3622011Assets 2012: $170,758Liabilities 2012: $41,645Net Assets 2012: $129,1132012Assets 2013: $172,829Liabilities 2013: $40,000Net Assets 2013: $132,8292013Assets 2014: $174,160Liabilities 2014: $47,000Net Assets 2014: $127,1602014Assets 2015: $208,394Liabilities 2015: $72,141Net Assets 2015: $136,2532015Assets 2016: $163,324Liabilities 2016: $25,595Net Assets 2016: $137,7292016Assets 2017: $177,577Liabilities 2017: $53,445Net Assets 2017: $124,1322017Assets 2018: $127,050Liabilities 2018: $1,588Net Assets 2018: $125,4622018Assets 2020: $159,204Liabilities 2020: $62,144Net Assets 2020: $97,0602020Assets 2021: $71,353Liabilities 2021: $59,558Net Assets 2021: $11,7952021Assets 2022: $54,209Liabilities 2022: $15,185Net Assets 2022: $39,0242022Assets 2023: $139,492Liabilities 2023: $34,358Net Assets 2023: $105,1342023Assets 2024: $147,285Liabilities 2024: $35,304Net Assets 2024: $111,9812024Assets 2025: $111,137Liabilities 2025: $15,372Net Assets 2025: $95,7652025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$111,137
Liabilities$15,372
Net Assets$95,765
Open 2025 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth64th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KExpenses 2010: $317,6022010Expenses 2011: $370,7992011Expenses 2012: $393,2792012Expenses 2013: $436,3752013Revenue 2014: $401,291Expenses 2014: $406,960Net Income 2014: -$5,6692014Revenue 2015: $455,507Expenses 2015: $446,414Net Income 2015: $9,0932015Revenue 2016: $483,377Expenses 2016: $481,901Net Income 2016: $1,4762016Revenue 2017: $475,460Expenses 2017: $489,057Net Income 2017: -$13,5972017Revenue 2018: $497,859Expenses 2018: $496,529Net Income 2018: $1,3302018Revenue 2020: $383,067Expenses 2020: $385,806Net Income 2020: -$2,7392020Revenue 2021: $370,664Expenses 2021: $455,929Net Income 2021: -$85,2652021Revenue 2022: $332,300Expenses 2022: $305,071Net Income 2022: $27,2292022Revenue 2023: $312,094Expenses 2023: $245,984Net Income 2023: $66,1102023Revenue 2024: $283,699Expenses 2024: $276,852Net Income 2024: $6,8472024Revenue 2025: $311,736Expenses 2025: $327,952Net Income 2025: -$16,2162025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$311,736
Expenses$327,952
Net Income-$16,216
Open 2025 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$111,137
Liabilities
$15,372
Net assets
$95,765
Revenue
$311,736
Expenses
$327,952
Net income
-$16,216
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.11$0.15$0.96$3.12$3.28$0.16
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.47$0.35$1.12$2.84$2.77$0.07
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.39$0.34$1.05$3.12$2.46$0.66
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.54$0.15$0.39$3.32$3.05$0.27
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.71$0.60$0.12$3.71$4.56$0.85
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.59$0.62$0.97$3.83$3.86$0.03
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.27$0.02$1.25$4.98$4.97$0.01
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.78$0.53$1.24$4.75$4.89$0.14
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.63$0.26$1.38$4.83$4.82$0.01
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.08$0.72$1.36$4.56$4.46$0.09
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.74$0.47$1.27$4.01$4.07$0.06
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.73$0.40$1.33$4.36
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.71$0.42$1.29$3.93
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.68$0.40$1.28$3.71
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.42$0.21$1.21$3.18
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Sep 1, 2024 to Aug 31, 2025
Signed
Jan 6, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$311,736
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Playmakers laboratory (pml) is an ensemble of actor/educators who create an alternative learning environment in which children share their personal voices and celebrate the power of their imaginations. Pml accomplishes this through creative writing workshops and in-school performances of childrens stories. Pml also engages the broader community in support of the visions of children through public performances.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$143,203$110,427▼ $32,776
Accounts Receivable$2,000--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$1,420$710▼ $710
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$662--
Total Assets$147,285$111,137▼ $36,148
Liabilities
Deferred Revenue$30,000$15,000▼ $15,000
Other Liabilities$4,606$270▼ $4,336
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$698$102▼ $596
Total Liabilities$35,304$15,372▼ $19,932
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$111,981$95,765▼ $16,216
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$111,981$95,765▼ $16,216
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$147,285$111,137▼ $36,148

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Other Land Buildings$710$18,249$18,959
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mike LubinPresident
Ashley BlandDirector
Deanna MyersDirector
Dori ScalletDirector
Harrison Wayne SmithDirector
Jack ReichDirector
Jennifer AllmanDirector
Merissa StewartDirector
Allison SokolowskiSecretary
Steve CrothersTreasurer
Mary Winn HeiderVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$168,612
Program Service Revenue
$118,984
Investment Income
$32
Other Revenue
$24,108
All Other Contributions
$168,612
Change in Net Assets
$-16,216

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$311,736
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$311,736
Total Revenue per Form 990
$311,736
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$176,584
Other Expenses$151,368
Total Fundraising Expense$52,054
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$93,505$29,199$38,824$161,528
Payroll Taxes$7,153$2,234$2,970$12,357
All Other Expenses$2,705$3,025$2,180$7,910
Insurance-$5,797-$5,797
Other Expenses$12$5,150$610$5,772
Fees for Services Accounting-$2,750-$2,750
Other Employee Benefits$2,017-$682$2,699
Fees for Services Other-$2,406-$2,406
Advertising$804-$300$1,104
Office Expenses-$889-$889
Depreciation Depletion$710--$710
Total Functional Expenses$224,438$51,460$52,054$327,952

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$327,952
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$327,952
Total Expenses per Form 990$327,952
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$24,108
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Fancy Fundraise$24,108$24,108-$24,108
Total Events$24,108$24,108-$24,108
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Credit Cards$270
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“Form 990 is submitted to board for review.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“All officers, directors and employees are required to refer to the conflict of interest written policies. Any member of the board who is related to a staff member abstains from voting on salary matters of any staff member.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Governing documents are made available to the public upon request”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Playmakers Laboratory Theatre
EIN
36-4283300
Phone
2244754035
Address
4850 N BROADWAY ST 408368, CHICAGO, IL 60640-9998

Signing Officer

Name
Steve Crothers
Title
Treasurer
Phone
7735067140
Signed
2025-01-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Steve Crothers
Formed
1999
Legal Domicile
Il
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
5

Preparer

Firm
Walter J Newton & Co Cpas
Address
PO BOX 4349, OAK PARK, IL 60304
Preparer
Michael D Newton
Phone
7087714000
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION

“Playmakers laboratory (pml) is an ensemble of actor/educators who create an alternative learning environment in which children share their personal voices and celebrate the power of their imaginations. Pml accomplishes this through creative writing workshops and in-school performances of childrens stories. Pml also engages the broader community in support of the visions of children through public performances.”

Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D

“Teaching fundamental creative writing skills. Adapting stories written by children for the stage by professional actors. Presenting a smart, funny theatre experience.”

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0PLAYMAKERS LABORATORY (PML) IS AN ENSEMBLE OF ACTOR/EDUCATORS WHO CREATE AN ALTERNATIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT IN WHICH CHILDREN SHARE THEIR PERSONAL VOICES AND CELEBRATE THE POWER OF THEIR IMAGINATIONS. PML ACCOMPLISHES THIS THROUGH CREATIVE WRITING WORKSHOPS AND IN-SCHOOL PERFORMANCES OF CHILDRENS STORIES. PML ALSO ENGAGES THE BROADER COMMUNITY IN SUPPORT OF THE VISIONS OF CHILDREN THROUGH PUBLIC PERFORMANCES.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1TEACHING FUNDAMENTAL CREATIVE WRITING SKILLS. ADAPTING STORIES WRITTEN BY CHILDREN FOR THE STAGE BY PROFESSIONAL ACTORS. PRESENTING A SMART, FUNNY THEATRE EXPERIENCE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2FORM 990 IS SUBMITTED TO BOARD FOR REVIEW.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3ALL OFFICERS, DIRECTORS AND EMPLOYEES ARE REQUIRED TO REFER TO THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST WRITTEN POLICIES. ANY MEMBER OF THE BOARD WHO IS RELATED TO A STAFF MEMBER ABSTAINS FROM VOTING ON SALARY MATTERS OF ANY STAFF MEMBER.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
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