American Blues Theater
American Blues Theater
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About this organization
Mission
American Blues Theater explores the American identity through the plays it produces and communities it serves.
About
Plays - The Organization is committed to developing the classic plays and musicals of tomorrow. More than half of the Organization's mainstage productions are world and Chicago premieres. The Organization's new play development consists of a variety of programs - including world and Chicago premieres, the nationally-recognized Blue Ink Playwriting Award, Blueprint play development, and annual Ripped: the Living Newspaper Festival of new short-plays. The Organization's diverse and multi-generational 35-member Ensemble has nearly 600 combined years of collaboration on stage. The Organization's artists are honored with Pulitzer Prize nominations, Academy Awards, Golden Globe Awards, Emmy Awards, and numerous other accolades.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “To produce live theatrical performances that educate the public audiences about relevant american issues and illuminate the american ideas of freedom, equality and opportunity in the plays we produce and communities we serve.”.
When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “Explores the american identity through the plays it produces and communities it serves.”.
- The non-profit has reported their operating state as IL, as required by law.
- As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2019 was 4809 N RAVENSWOOD AVE 221, CHICAGO, IL, 606404409.
- The non-profit's form reports a total of 10 employees as of 2019.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $34,538.
- The CEO's salary policy within the organization is established through a review process by an impartial entity.
- The organization has 14 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2009.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $343,505 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $103,731 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has fundraising events.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.
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