Definition Theatre Company
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$1.2M
Foundation funders
12
Grants recorded
30
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Definition Theatre Company?
Definition Theatre Company is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Community Trust ($362K), Field Foundation of Illinois ($201K), The Joyce Foundation ($160K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Definition Theatre Company between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Chicago Community Trust | $362,360 | 4 | 2021–2025 |
| Field Foundation of Illinois | $201,000 | 6 | 2021–2025 |
| The Joyce Foundation | $160,000 | 3 | 2022–2024 |
| Bayless Family Foundation | $145,000 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| Walder Foundation | $90,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Builders Vision Foundation | $75,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | $70,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| The Shubert Foundation Inc | $65,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| IFF | $50,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| League of Chicago Theatres Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Network for Good | $5,353 | 1 | 2021 |
| Harper Court Arts Council Inc | $3,000 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $8K (2020) to $377K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $180K.
What grants has Definition Theatre Company received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Field Foundation of Illinois | OPERATING - FUNDING FOR ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | $75,000 |
| 2025 | IFF | Costs for acquiring equipment and/or facilites rehab costs as part of the grant | $50,000 |
| 2025 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | $30,000 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Bayless Family Foundation | TO PROMOTE, ENCOURAGE, AND SUPPORT THE EXPRESSION OR APPLICATION OF HUMAN CREATIVE SKILL AND IMAGINATION THROUGH ALL FORMS OF THE ARTS, INCLUDING LITERATURE, PERFORMING ARTS, VISUAL ARTS, MEDIA ARTS, AND CULINARY ARTS. | $120,000 |
| 2024 | The Joyce Foundation | CULTURE | $60,000 |
| 2024 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | WORK WITH A FINANCIAL CONSULTANT | $37,000 |
| 2024 | Builders Vision Foundation | to provide general operating support | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Field Foundation of Illinois | OPERATING - FUNDING FOR ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | $25,000 |
| 2024 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS AND ACTIVITIES | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Field Foundation of Illinois | OPERATING - FUNDING FOR ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | $16,000 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | to support the Definition Innovator, General operations., To implement learnings to refine its Definition Innovator Program for community entrepreneurs. | $225,000 |
| 2023 | The Joyce Foundation | Culture | $60,000 |
| 2023 | Builders Vision Foundation | To support the Definition Incubator. | $50,000 |
| 2023 | The Shubert Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT FOR THEATRICAL PRODUCTIONS/ACTIVITIES | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Field Foundation of Illinois | DEFINITION PREPARES TO OPEN AN INNOVATIVE NEW THEATRE | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $8,500 |
| 2023 | Harper Court Arts Council Inc | Support neighborhood economic and community development | $3,000 |
| 2022 | The Joyce Foundation | Culture | $40,000 |
| 2022 | Field Foundation of Illinois | DEFINITION PREPARES TO OPEN AN INNOVATIVE NEW THEATER AND COMMUNITY CENTER IN SOUTH SIDE CHICAGO | $35,000 |
| 2022 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | General operations | $8,500 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | In support of general operations. | $7,360 |
| 2021 | The Chicago Community Trust | TO SUPPORT ENTREPRENEURIAL EMPOWERMENT PROGRAM, AND DEFINITION THEATER DEVELOPMENT | $105,000 |
| 2021 | Walder Foundation | AMPLIFY - New Play Development Series | $90,000 |
| 2021 | Field Foundation of Illinois | OPERATING SUPPORT TO BUILD ADMINISTRATIVE INFRASTRUCTURE AND GROW PROGRAMMING | $35,000 |
| 2021 | Bayless Family Foundation | TO PROMOTE, ENCOURAGE, AND SUPPORT THE EXPRESSION OR APPLICATION OF HUMAN CREATIVE SKILL AND IMAGINATION THROUGH ALL FORMS OF THE ARTS, INCLUDING LITERATURE, PERFORMING ARTS, VISUAL ARTS, MEDIA ARTS, AND CULINARY ARTS. | $25,000 |
| 2021 | League of Chicago Theatres Foundation | Powering the Arts Program | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | General Operating Support | $8,500 |
| 2021 | Network for Good | UNRESTRICTED | $5,353 |
| 2020 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | General Operating Support | $7,500 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Definition Theatre Company?
Definition Theatre Company is funded by 12 grantmakers, led by The Chicago Community Trust ($362K), Field Foundation of Illinois ($201K), The Joyce Foundation ($160K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Definition Theatre Company between 2020–2025.
Who is Definition Theatre Company's largest funder?
The Chicago Community Trust is the largest recorded funder of Definition Theatre Company, with $362K across 4 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Definition Theatre Company received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.2M in grants to Definition Theatre Company across 30 grants from 12 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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