Theatrical Stage Employees Union
THE UNION PROTECTS AND PROMOTES THE INTERESTS OF THE MEMBERS BY BARGAINING COLLECTIVELY WITH THEIR EMPLOYERS TO SECURE BETTER WORKING CONDITIONS, WAGES AND COMPREHENSIVE BENEFITS AS WELL AS ADVANCE THEIR MEMBERS ECONOMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL INTEREST, AND TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT FREE TRADE UNIONISM.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$14.9M
+13.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$43K
-51.1% YoY
Grant Count
4
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$11K
-51.1% YoY
About Theatrical Stage Employees Union
Based on IRS filings
Theatrical Stage Employees Union is a nonprofit organization, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $14.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $43K. Net investment income was $514K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $14,931,989 | $13,141,855 | $11,235,038 |
| Revenue | $4,776,669 | $4,774,704 | $3,677,107 |
| Expenses | $2,986,128 | $3,041,731 | $2,688,104 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $513,924 | $278,905 | $43,163 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Chicago Federation of Labor ($15,000), Navy Pier Inc ($12,000), Arise Chicago ($10,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| NAVY PIER INC CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| AUDITORIUM THEATRE OF ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $6,000 |
| ARISE CHICAGO CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| CHICAGO FEDERATION OF LABOR CHICAGO, IL | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHRISTOPHER LEWIS | TRUSTEE | 1 | $1,054 |
| JOSEPH HAACK | TRUSTEE | 1 | $1,054 |
| RICHARD WREN | SERGEANT-AT-ARMS | 1 | — |
| LISA DERDA | TRUSTEE | 1 | $1,054 |
| CRAIG CARLSON | BUSINESS MANAGER | 62 | $346,305 |
| JEFFREY SCHNOEBELEN | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $3,182 |
| FRANCIS TAYLOR | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 50 | $296,849 |
| THOMAS KINSELLA | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 1 | $3,182 |
| MICHAEL ROBINSON | PRESIDENT / CALL STEWARD | 50 | $287,942 |
| BLAIR CARLSON | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 1 | $3,182 |
| JOSEPH DOCKWEILER | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 1 | $3,182 |
| STEVEN LANGE | EXECUTIVE BOARD | 1 | $4,195 |
| CHRISTINE STEPHENS | OFFICE STAFF | 45 | $132,230 |
| LISSETTE EDUCATE | OFFICE STAFF | 45 | $127,918 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Theatrical Stage Employees Union?
As of 2024, Theatrical Stage Employees Union holds $14.9M in total assets with $4.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 4 grants totaling $43K in 2024.
Where does Theatrical Stage Employees Union operate?
Theatrical Stage Employees Union has awarded grants in Illinois.
What size grants does Theatrical Stage Employees Union award?
In 2024, Theatrical Stage Employees Union awarded 4 grants totaling $43K — an average of about $11K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Theatrical Stage Employees Union's EIN?
Theatrical Stage Employees Union's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 36-0906745. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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