Mission
Training in theatrical aspects of performance for children and adults, as well as development of theatre appreciation.
Public Charity
The Theatre of Western Springs
The Theatre of Western Springs is a Public Charity headquartered in Western Springs, IL. Financial data from the 2025 filing: $1.2M revenue, $1.0M expenses, $2.9M total assets. 16 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $238K, appear in IRS filings.
EIN: 366113372
Western Springs, IL
Theater
NTEE: A65
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$1.2M
Total Expenses$1.0M
Total Assets$2.9M
Grant Records16
Funding Total$238K
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at The Theatre of Western Springs
How The Theatre of Western Springs divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 9 years.
$69
Programs
the work itself
$25
Management
running the organization
$6
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $69 for programs
$37
Childrens Theatre Classes and Camps in acting, movement, and technical theatre and production
$31
The TWS adult theatre produced six full-length subscription plays and one curated Story Slam event
$1
Adult Training in acting, movement, interpretation, directing, aspects of technical theatre, and development of theatre appreciation
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
SUPPORT THE ART OF LIVE THEATRE IN THE WESTERN SUBURBS OF CHICAGO
$14,200
SUPPORT THE ART OF LIVE THEATRE IN THE WESTERN SUBURBS OF CHICAGO
$10,700
ILLINOIS CORONAVIRUS FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS
$60,000
SUPPORT THE ART OF LIVE THEATRE IN THE WESTERN SUBURBS OF CHICAGO
$8,200
ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES
$5,125
Showing up to 5 of 16 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
Secretary from 11/13/24
Angela Mcdonald
V-Chair to 11/12 Chair from 11/13
Benton Bullwinkel
Secretary to 11/12/24
Christine Winchester
Vice Chair starting 11/13/24
Danny Parrott
Treasurer
Edward W Wavak
Member 11/13/24 - 6/30/25
Jon Mills
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.2M | $1.0M | $2.9M |
| 2024 | $1.4M | $954K | $2.7M |
| 2023 | $747K | $815K | $2.1M |
| 2022 | $1.1M | $718K | $2.1M |
| 2021 | $1.1M | $419K | $1.9M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $1.1M to $1.2M (+3%), with total assets most recently reported at $2.9M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.