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    Victory Gardens Theater

    Victory Gardens Theater

     

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    501(c)(3) organization

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    https://victorygardens.org/

    2433 North Lincoln Avenue
    Chicago IL 60614

    773-549-5788


    Chicago IL | IRS ruling year: 1975 | EIN: 36-2807341  

     

    Organization Mission

    Your World On Stage

    Since its founding in 1974, Victory Gardens has produced more world premieres and Chicago premieres, worked with more living playwrights, and exported more new plays for production elsewhere than any other theater in the region.

    Our Mission

    Victory Gardens nurtures and produces relevant, new theater work that reflects the diverse stories of our world and contributes to the vitality of the American Theater. Our work inspires dialogue towards meaningful civic change and creates an inclusive theater experience that belongs to everyone.

    Our Vision

    To be the leader in bringing stories to the stage that help ignite social change for a better world.

    Our Values

    Integrity, Diversity, Innovation, and Excellence.

    Our Core Strategies

    -New work commissioning and development,
    -Education initiatives and community engagement
    -The Access Project, serving patrons and artists with disabilities

     


    Rating Information

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    Good


    This charity's score is 81%, earning it a Three-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.


    This overall score is calculated entirely from a single beacon score, weighted as follows: 100% Accountability & Finance. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.

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    Rating Report

    • Impact & Results
    • Accountability & Finance
    • Culture & Community
    • Leadership & Adaptability
    Accountability & Finance
    Impact & ResultsAccountability & FinanceCulture & CommunityLeadership & Adaptability

     

    Accountability & Finance

     

    Score

    81

    Most Recent Fiscal Year:
    FY 2022

    This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.

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    Key Accountability Metrics

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    Majority Independent Board Members - 100% independent members8 out of 8 points  
    Independent Board Size - 20 independent members7 out of 7 points  
    Financial Statements - None0 out of 15 points  
    Material Diversion of Assets - None10 out of 10 points  

    Tax Form Disclosures and Policies

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    Website Listed on Tax Form - Listed2 out of 2 points  
    Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed4 out of 4 points  
    Whistleblower Policy - Listed4 out of 4 points  
    Document Retention and Destruction - Listed4 out of 4 points  
    Documents Board Meeting Minutes - Yes2 out of 2 points  

    Website Disclosures

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    Tax Form Posted on Nonprofit's Website - Missing0 out of 4 points  

    Financial Metrics

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    Liabilities to Assets: Ratio - 7.46%15 out of 15 points  
    Program Expense: Ratio - 73.98%25 out of 25 points  

    Additional Information

    Total Revenue and Expenses - Data Available  
    Salary of Key Persons - Data Available  
    IRS Published Data (Business Master File) - Data Available  
    Data Sources (IRS Forms 990) - Data Available  

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