Civic Intelligence

4 Chairs Theatre

EIN 83-0798424 • 501(c)3 • Buffalo Grove, IL

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N Coverage

Profile

4 chairs is a not for profit theather committed to providing a safe space for students, actors, and audiences of all ages, cultures , genders, races, abilities and walks of life

340 Foxford DriveBuffalo Grove, IL 60089

4chairstheatre.org

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

88th percentile

0.50x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

96th percentile

1.38x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

85th percentile

37%

Higher net margin than 85% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

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

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

76th percentile

19%

Faster asset growth than 76% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

96th percentile

216%

Faster revenue growth than 96% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets88th percentile

Assets

Up

$71,130

Up $5,181 (+7.9%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$35,565

Up $2,591 (+7.9%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$35,565

Up $2,590 (+7.9%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue96th percentileNet Margin85th percentile

Revenue

Down

$20,930

Down $3,008 (-13%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$18,340

Up $3,202 (+21%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$2,590

Down $6,210 (-71%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth76th percentile

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

$80K$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KAssets 2018: $6,321Liabilities 2018: $9,350Net Assets 2018: -$3,0292018Assets 2019: $35,522Liabilities 2019: $20,269Net Assets 2019: $15,2532019Assets 2020: $19,263Net Assets 2020: $19,2632020Assets 2021: $51,942Liabilities 2021: $31,191Net Assets 2021: $20,7512021Assets 2022: $55,234Liabilities 2022: $31,059Net Assets 2022: $24,1752022Assets 2023: $65,949Liabilities 2023: $32,974Net Assets 2023: $32,9752023Assets 2024: $71,130Liabilities 2024: $35,565Net Assets 2024: $35,5652024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$71,130
Liabilities$35,565
Net Assets$35,565
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth96th percentile

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

$60K$40K$20K$0-$20KRevenue 2018: $6,624Expenses 2018: $9,653Net Income 2018: -$3,0292018Revenue 2019: $41,171Expenses 2019: $22,889Net Income 2019: $18,2822019Revenue 2020: $7,668Expenses 2020: $3,658Net Income 2020: $4,0102020Revenue 2021: $13,159Expenses 2021: $7,661Net Income 2021: $5,4982021Revenue 2022: $7,579Expenses 2022: $4,155Net Income 2022: $3,4242022Revenue 2023: $23,938Expenses 2023: $15,138Net Income 2023: $8,8002023Revenue 2024: $20,930Expenses 2024: $18,340Net Income 2024: $2,5902024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$20,930
Expenses$18,340
Net Income$2,590
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$71,130
Liabilities
$35,565
Net assets
$35,565
Revenue
$20,930
Expenses
$18,340
Net income
$2,590
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$71.1$35.6$35.6$20.9$18.3$2.59
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$65.9$33.0$33.0$23.9$15.1$8.80
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$55.2$31.1$24.2$7.58$4.16$3.42
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$51.9$31.2$20.8$13.2$7.66$5.50
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$19.3$19.3$7.67$3.66$4.01
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$35.5$20.3$15.3$41.2$22.9$18.3
2018Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$6.32$9.35$3.03$6.62$9.65$3.03
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Apr 23, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$20,930
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

4 chairs is a not for profit theather committed to providing a safe space for students, actors, and audiences of all ages, cultures , genders, races, abilities and walks of life

We are committed to providing a safe and positive space for people of all ages, cultures, genders, ethnicities, abilities and walks of life. Our performances, original works, and educational programs breathe humanity, empathy and truth. We amplify voices that are often excluded and uncover hearts that are often hidden.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
4 CHAIRS THEATRE PERFORMS AND PRODUCES MUSICALS AND OTHER PERFORMANCES INCLUDING CABARET THAT PROMOTES CULTURAL DIVERSITY.-$17,365
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
LAUREN D BERMANPresidentFT$0--
NOAH RAWITZDirector-$0--
LISA WEISNERSecretary-$0--
FAYANN HIRSHDirector-$0--
MARVIN BERMANDirector-$0--
ALICESON HACKET RUBELDirector-$0--
BEVERLY RADISDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
4 Chairs Theatre
EIN
83-0798424
Phone
8475337488
Address
340 FOXFORD DRIVE, BUFFALO GROVE, IL 60089

Signing Officer

Name
Lauren D Berman
Title
President
Signed
2025-04-23
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Manning Silverman & Company
Address
175 Olde Half Day Road Ste 290, Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Preparer
Susann Ames
Phone
8474598850
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Other Expenses.1

“FACILITY RENTAL $6225”

Other Expenses.2

“Directors, managers, choreogra $2250”

Other Expenses.3

“SET COSTS $1650”

Other Expenses.4

“LICENSE AND FEES $1650”

Other Expenses.5

“ACTORS/MUSICIANS $1640”

Other Expenses.6

“Dues and subscriptions $850”

Other Expenses.7

“MARKETING $650”

Other Expenses.8

“PHOTOGRAPHER/OTHER $600”

Other Expenses.9

“GRANT WRITER $600”

Other Expenses.10

“MEETING $550”

Other Expenses.11

“PARKING/MILEAGE $525”

Other Expenses.12

“COSTUME EXPENSES $350”

Other Expenses.13

“Equipment repair and maint $200”

Total Liabilities.1

“LOANS AND OTHER PAYMENTS - Beginning $32974 LOANS AND OTHER PAYMENTS - Ending $35565”

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