Victory Gardens Theater

Mission

Your World On Stage<br><br>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.<br><br>Our Mission<br><br>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.<br><br>Our Vision<br><br>To be the leader in bringing stories to the stage that help ignite social change for a better world.<br><br>Our Values<br><br>Integrity, Diversity, Innovation, and Excellence.<br><br>Our Core Strategies<br><br>-New work commissioning and development,<br>-Education initiatives and community engagement<br>-The Access Project, serving patrons and artists with disabilities

Chicago IL | EIN: 36-2807341
501(c)(3) organization

Victory Gardens Theater

Mission

Your World On Stage<br><br>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.<br><br>Our Mission<br><br>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.<br><br>Our Vision<br><br>To be the leader in bringing stories to the stage that help ignite social change for a better world.<br><br>Our Values<br><br>Integrity, Diversity, Innovation, and Excellence.<br><br>Our Core Strategies<br><br>-New work commissioning and development,<br>-Education initiatives and community engagement<br>-The Access Project, serving patrons and artists with disabilities

Chicago IL | EIN: 36-2807341
501(c)(3) organization

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Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.

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Website Reported on Tax Form:Yes

Disclosing the charity’s website promotes transparency and provides access to the public.

Source: Public data from IRS Form 990. Fiscal Year 2025.

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Records Retention Policy:Yes
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Tax Form Disclosed on Website:No
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