Nonprofit · EIN 36-4353916
SPECIAL GIFTS THEATRE INC
Tax-exempt · NORTHBROOK, IL 60065
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $679,104 | $648,674 | $30,430 | $489,543 | $22,721 | $466,822 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $674,970 | $607,754 | $67,216 | $462,586 | $26,194 | $436,392 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $356,374
- of which government grants
- $82,266
- Program service revenue
- $307,911
- Investment income
- $14,819
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $485,886
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $485,886
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $13,032
- Program services (functional)
- $527,845
- Management and general (functional)
- $43,637
- Fundraising (functional)
- $77,192
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $462,586
- Total assets, end of year
- $489,543
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $22,721
- Net assets, end of year
- $466,822
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $810
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $466,822
- Gross receipts
- $688,844
- Employees
- 44
- Volunteers
- 100
- State of legal domicile
- IL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Ellen Burke | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Anne Coupe | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Matt Miller | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Carol Schweidel | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Alan Bresloff | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Robin O'Connor | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Alice Archabal | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Paul Keidan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Randall Sylvan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Serena Klosa | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Elise Larsen | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| Alexandra Allie Gillies | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| A Christian Antweiler | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| J Ellen Burke | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Anne Coupe | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Matt Miller | Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Carol Schweidel | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Alan Bresloff | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Robin O'Connor | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Alice Archabal | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Paul Keidan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Randall Sylvan | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Serena Klosa | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Elise Larsen | Executive Dir. Trustee or director | 40 | $0 |
| Alexandra Allie Gillies | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| A Christian Antweiler | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 2231, NORTHBROOK, IL 60065-2231
- In care of
- % ANN FULMER
- Signed the 990
- Elise Larsen, Executive Dir.
- Phone
- (847) 564-7704
- Website
- SPECIALGIFTSTHEATRE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- Barnes Givens & Barnes Ltd
Mission
TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF STUDENTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND PHYSICAL DISABILITIES THROUGH THEATRICAL CLASSES.
Program accomplishments
- Musical Theatre ProgramTheatre skills have shown to be an excellent tool for enhancing an individual's self-esteem and self-confidence; problem-solving abilities; listening, focusing, attention and communication skills; and for fostering cooperation with others. The Musical Theatre Program is unique in that the emphasis is not on the perfection of the final performance, but rather the student's personal growth and development. It is a process and not a product-oriented program. Though recreational in scope, it is educationally and therapeutically based. The Organization's creative drama classes and theatre programs utilize the specialized skills of occupational, physical, recreational and speech therapists, as well as special education and theatre arts professionals. These professionals design and adapt the classroom activities and the final production to meet the individual needs of each studentExpenses $347,535
- THE ADULT PROGRAM (18 YEARS AND OLDER) PUTS CREATIVITY INTO ACTION THROUGH IMPROMPTU STORYTELLING, CHARACTER TRANSFORMATION AND TEAM BASED PERFORMANCE. STUDENTS USE THESE TECHNIQUES TO FURTHER DEVELOP PUBLIC SPEAKING, SELF-CONFIDENCE AND ADAPT TO NEW SITUATIONSExpenses $77,826
- Community AwarenessExpenses $77,072
- Creativity in MotionStudents bring stories to life through movement and music. With current pop hits and other songs, students are able to develop their range of motion, coordination and self-confidence.Expenses $25,412
- Creating Outside the LinesThis adult program (18 years and older) puts creativity into action through impromptu storytelling, character transformation and team based performance. Students use these techniques to further develop public speaking, self-confidence and adapt to new situations.
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 36-4353916
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2000
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A65)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $489,543
- Income (IRS master file)
- $688,844
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $679,104 | $648,674 | $489,543 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $674,970 | $607,754 | $462,586 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $537,633 | $522,602 | $400,997 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 36-4353916).
Questions about SPECIAL GIFTS THEATRE INC
- What is the EIN of SPECIAL GIFTS THEATRE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SPECIAL GIFTS THEATRE INC is 36-4353916.
- Is SPECIAL GIFTS THEATRE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2000.
- Are donations to SPECIAL GIFTS THEATRE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SPECIAL GIFTS THEATRE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SPECIAL GIFTS THEATRE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SPECIAL GIFTS THEATRE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of SPECIAL GIFTS THEATRE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SPECIAL GIFTS THEATRE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $679,104, expenses of $648,674 and total assets of $489,543 at year end.
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