Public Charity

DEFINITION THEATRE COMPANY

DEFINITION THEATRE COMPANY is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in SKOKIE, IL. Its most recent IRS filing (2024) reports revenue of $1.4M, expenses of $619K, total assets of $1.8M. Imperigo tracks 16 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $615K.

EIN: 455400665 SKOKIE, IL Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$1.4M
Total Expenses$619K
Total Assets$1.8M
Grant Records16
Funding Total$615K
Filing Years2022–2024

Mission

Definition Theatre celebrates stories created with, inspired by, and intended for the people and communities of color. Through the act of making, Definition expands perspectives, stewards resources, and bridges the immense possibility found at the intersection of art, innovation, and education.

Sample Grants Received

2024
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$39,500
2023
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$36,500
2022
to support the Definition Innovator, General operations., To implement learnings to refine its Definition Innovator Program for community entrepreneurs.
$225,000
2022
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$39,500
2021
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$7,500

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Officers & Directors

Director Alina Ali
Director Gordon Liao
Director Greta Honold
Director Hansel Whiteurst
Director Michael Strutmanis
Director Neel Mcneill

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Top Grant Purposes

For grant recipient's exempt purposes
$242,500 9 grants
to support the Definition Innovator, General operations., To implement learnings to refine its Definition Innovator Program for community entrepreneurs.
$225,000 1 grant
TO SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURIAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM, AND DEFINITION THEATER DEVELOPMENT
$105,000 1 grant
In support of general operations.
$14,720 2 grants
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$12,298 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2024 $1.4M $619K $1.8M
2023 $934K $522K $1.1M
2022 $510K $320K $842K

Between 2022 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $510K to $1.4M (+170%), with total assets most recently reported at $1.8M.

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