Civic Intelligence

Bramble Nfp

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 92-0331116

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Sep 22, 2025

5545 N Clark St 2nd FloorChicago, IL 60640

(520) 204-7168

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

91st percentile

1.35x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE A65 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

88th percentile

0.33x

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

2024 filings • NTEE A65 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

29th percentile

-9.5%

Higher net margin than 29% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • NTEE A65 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

69th percentile

$3,000

Higher top officer pay than 69% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 3.6% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • NTEE A65 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

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No value available

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Source year 2024

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

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Source year 2024

Assets

$20,023

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

-$6,977

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Liabilities

$27,000

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

$82,406

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$90,213

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

-$7,807

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$30K$20K$10K$0-$10KAssets 2024: $20,023Liabilities 2024: $27,000Net Assets 2024: -$6,9772024

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2024

Assets$20,023
Liabilities$27,000
Net Assets-$6,977

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2024: $82,406Expenses 2024: $90,213Net Income 2024: -$7,8072024

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2024

Revenue$82,406
Expenses$90,213
Net Income-$7,807
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Sep 22, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$83,419
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Bramble theatre company seeks to create powerful new theatre that both nourishes and challenges our community to explore the question of what it is to be human. By fostering an artist-first culture that inspires hope and innovation, we strive to be a leading voice in this emerging era of american theatre.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
BRAMBLE NFP PRODUCED A WORLD PREMIERE PRODUCTION OF "EVIL PERFECT" BY SPENCER HUFFMAN. THE PRODUCTION RAN FOR A TOTAL OF 23 PERFORMANCES TO EXCELLENT CRITICAL RECEPTION AND SOLD OVER 780 TICKETS.$0$55,190
BRAMBLE NFP ALSO PRODUCED ITS 3RD ANNUAL "FESTIVAL OF UNFINISHED WORK", DEVELOPING 6 BRAND NEW SHORT PLAYS FOR AN AUDIENCE OF 350 PATRONS.$0$0
WE ARE PROUD TO BE AN ARTIST-FIRST COMPANY IN 2024, OVER 75% OF OUR BUDGET DIRECTLY COMPENSATED PEOPLE FOR THEIR WORK AT BRAMBLE.$0$0
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
KARISSA MURRELL MYERSPresidentPT$3,000-$3,000
JONATHAN SHABOOSecretaryPT$3,000-$3,000
MATTHEW LUNTTreasurerPT$0--
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Event 1$18,609-$566-
Total Events$18,609-$1,013$-1,013
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Bramble Nfp
EIN
92-0331116
Phone
5202047168
Address
5545 N CLARK ST 2ND FLOOR, CHICAGO, IL 60640

Signing Officer

Name
Matthew Lunt
Title
Treasurer
Phone
5202047168
Signed
2025-09-22
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Regier Carr & Monroe Llp Cpas
Address
4801 E BROADWAY BLVD SUITE 501, TUCSON, AZ 85711
Preparer
Fei Lin CPA
Phone
5206248229
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

Description: production elements. Amount: 5,356. Description: supplies. Amount: 120. Description: meals. Amount: 90. Description: graphic design. Amount: 1,013. Description: travel. Amount: 653. Description: props. Amount: 622. Description: public relations and press. Amount: 1,400. Description: photography and videography. Amount: 475. Description: software. Amount: 322. Description: licenses & dues. Amount: 900. Description: apps & subscriptions. Amount: 120. Description: miscellaneous expenses. Amount: 56. Description: stage/house management. Amount: 186. Description: inclusion, diversity, equity, accessibility. Amount: 190. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 11,503.

Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26 - Other Liabilities

Description: grant custodian funds. Beg. Of year amount: 0. End of year amount: 27,000.

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Filings

Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$20.0$27.0$6.98$82.4$90.2$7.81
Peer Organizations

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