2026-05-27T14:02:37-05:00 2025-12-31 363321958 DESMOND & AHERN LTD 10827 S WESTERN AVENUE CHICAGO IL 606433206 990 2025-01-01 364485279 Performing Arts at Metropolis PERF 2243342014 111 W Campbell St Arlington Heights IL 60005 Tiffany Gates Executive Director 2243342014 2026-05-27 1 Mel Padillo P03172019 7737794720 2026-05-27 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Tiffany Gates 111 W Campbell St Arlington Heights IL 60005 3404254 0 X metropolisarts.com X 2022 IL PERFORMING ARTS AT METROPOLIS PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL ENTERTAINMENT AND ARTS EDUCATION, ENRICHING OUR COMMUNITY. 9 9 64 100 0 0 715805 895911 2176066 2347429 2729 20951 63702 132389 2958302 3396680 0 0 0 0 1748358 1280380 0 0 327250 1189723 1873378 2938081 3153758 20221 242922 2739896 1438599 699866 715238 2040030 723361 X TO ARTISTICALLY LEAD OUR COMMUNITY AS AN EXCEPTIONAL PERFORMING ARTS AND EDUCATION CENTER. TO CREATE AN ARTISTIC, EDUCATIONAL AND COLLABORATIVE HOME FOR PERFORMERS, STUDENTS AND AUDIENCE MEMBERS. TO MAKE THE ARTS ACCESSIBLE TO OUR BROAD AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY. TO CULTIVATE LIFELONG APPRECIATION AND INVOLVEMENT IN THE ARTS. TO INTEGRATE THE ARTS INTO THELIVES OF OUR STUDENTS, AUDIENCES, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS. 0 0 1195125 2287726 THE OPERATION OF A THEATER FOR LIVE PERFORMANCES, INCLUDING OUR OWN PROFESSIONALLY PRODUCED SHOWS, AS WELL AS PRESENTED SHOWS WHICH ARE COMPRISED OF CONCERTS, COMEDY, DANCE, AND A VARIETY OF CULTURAL PERFORMANCES. METROPOLIS PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE EMBRACES THE PRINCIPLE OF A DIVERSE AND WELL-ROUNDED SLATE OF PROGRAMMING TO OFFER OUR PATRONS. THIS PROGRAMMING INCLUDES: -HIGH VISIBILITY PLAYS AND MUSICALS-LESSER-KNOWN DIVERSE PLAYS AND MUSICALS-MUSIC CONCERTS INCLUDING CABARET, ROCK, FOLK, CLASSICAL, AND MULTICULTURAL GENRES STAND-UP COMEDY AND IMPROV COMEDY-CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING IN 2024, THERE WERE 32 PRESENTED SHOWS, 5 PRODUCED SHOWS AND 21 PERFORMANCES BY THE MP SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS. IN TOTAL, THERE WERE 196 PERFORMANCES WITH 45,194 PAID ATTENDEES. 1029036 THE METROPOLIS SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS PROMOTES ARTS EDUCATION TO PEOPLE OF ALL AGES. OFFERINGS INCLUDE GROUP DRAMA, IMPROV AND DANCE CLASSES, WORKSHOPS AND CAMPS THROUGH-OUT THE YEAR, AS WELL AS PRIVATE AND GROUP MUSIC LESSONS. THE SCHOOL ALSO PRODUCES THREE LIVE PRODUCTIONS A YEAR FOR SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN TO PERFORM IN. THESE PRODUCTIONS ARE DIRECTED AND PRODUCED BY THEATER PROFESSIONALS AND HELD IN THE METROPOLIS THEATRE. A LARGE FOCUS OF THE SCHOOL IS TO PROMOTE ARTS EDUCATION OUTREACH. THE SCHOOL PARTNERS WITH ORGANIZATIONS TO PROVIDE ARTS EDUCATION TO SENIOR CITIZENS, PEOPLE WITH PHYSICAL AND INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES, AND STUDENTS IN OTHER UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES.THE SCHOOL OF PERFORMING ARTS OFFERED IN-PERSON CAMPS AND PRODUCTIONS THROUGHOUT 2024. THERE WERE APPROXIMATELY 1,285 STUDENTS IN 2024. 2224161 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 340 0 1 64 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 9 9 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 0 1 1 0 0 IL X Jay Nelson 2243342014 111 W Campbell St Arlington Heights IL 60005 Jeffrey Hyslop President 2.00 X 0 0 0 Stephanie Hoover Treasurer 2.00 X 0 0 0 Susan Thomson Secretary 20.00 X 0 0 0 Kelly Barash Secretary 2.00 X 0 0 0 Maria Zeller Brauer Board Member 3.00 X 0 0 0 Dave Kunicki Board Member 2.00 X 0 0 0 Ilona House Board Member 3.50 X 0 0 0 Kristopher Briggs Board Member 3.00 X 0 0 0 Shauna Martin Board Member 5.00 X 0 0 0 Tiffany Gates Executive Director 40.00 X 82924 0 0 Johanna McKenzie Miller Artistic Director 40.00 X 56692 0 0 139616 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 147815 70700 554976 122420 35884 895911 Theater Ticket Sales 711110 1731971 1731971 Tuition and fees 611600 549088 549088 Concessions 900099 66370 66370 2347429 20951 20951 133296 70700 7574 125722 125722 Miscellaneous 900099 6667 6667 6667 3396680 2287726 0 213043 X 82924 63022 9122 10780 1073923 816182 118130 139611 1000 760 110 130 37501 28501 4125 4875 85032 64624 9354 11054 3124 3093 31 34800 34452 348 524252 481898 35688 6666 82559 80908 1651 158358 5541 136487 16330 110028 69318 25306 15404 98178 98178 460245 391209 64434 4602 6703 1072 5564 67 27302 27302 Special Events 106561 106561 Costumes, Scenery, & th 102559 97431 4102 1026 Credit Card & Processin 62412 54298 8114 Miscellaneous 42480 31435 11045 53817 20692 33125 3153758 2224161 602347 327250 255414 116857 697595 1018288 368363 114140 14798 6493 50433 142664 377778 377778 0 0 1353293 40157 2739896 1438599 101375 59913 482585 614201 115906 41124 699866 715238 X 400224 647591 1639806 75770 2040030 723361 2739896 1438599 242922 -1559591 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1667662 1283707 1043838 760859 895911 5651977 936328 1571580 1799694 2176623 2537055 9021280 284000 284000 284000 295326 285000 1432326 2887990 3139287 3127532 3232808 3717966 16105583 0 0 0 16105583 1204 8886 8272 2729 20951 42042 1204 8886 8272 2729 20951 42042 6382 23024 13537 2021 66370 111334 654 21120 1024 21182 6667 50647 2896230 3192317 3150365 3258740 3811954 16309606 0.98750 0.00260 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 366988 366988 0 10790 10790 0 0 Operating Lease Liabilities 41124 41124 X 3796763 400083 400083 3396680 0 3396680 3553841 400083 400083 3153758 0 3153758 Part X, Line 2: Performing Arts at Metropolis was granted an exemption from federal income taxes by the Internal Revenue Service pursuant to the provisions of Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3). The tax exempt purpose of Metropolis and the nature in which it operates is described above. Management believes Metropolis continues to operate in compliance with its tax-exempt purpose. Thus, no provision for income tax has been provided for in the financial statements. Metropolis' Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, is subject to examination by the IRS, generally for three years after it has been filed. Metropolis has adopted the requirements for accounting for uncertain tax positions and management has determined that Metropolis was not required to record a liability related to uncertain tax positions as of December 31, 2025. Theatre 203996 70700 133296 7574 203996 70700 133296 7574 7574 125722 X Theatrical Scenic elements 100 35884 0 0 0 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 4 MPAC Board ByLaws were changed. The amendments made in 2025 pertain to the new requirement that board members become marquee members of Metropolis and engage in fundraising at least $1500/year. No changes to Articles of Incorporation. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a THE VILLAGE OF ARLINGTON HEIGHTS APPOINTS THREE MEMBERS TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b DISTRIBUTE THE 990 ELECTRONICALLY TO ALL BOARD MEMBERS PRIOR TO THE BOARD MEETING FOR WHICH IT IS AVAILABLE THEN DISCUSS AND APPROVE AT THAT BOARD MEETING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c AN ANNUAL REVIEW OF THE CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY IS DONE AT THE NOVEMBER BOARD MEETING. AT THAT TIME BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO REVIEW AND SIGN THE POLICY AND ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST ARE IDENTIFIED AT THAT MEETING ARE DISCUSSED. TO DATE THERE HAVE NOT BEEN ANY CONFLICTS OF INTEREST. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR SALARY IS DETERMINED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE BOARD REVIEWS AND DETERMINES THE ANNUAL COMPENSATION FOR THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR THROUGH COMPARING SALARY DATA IN THE INDUSTRY AND DELIBERATING PERFORMANCE. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 ALL ORGANIZATION DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. Form 990, Part IX, line 11g HR/Payroll Processing: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 33,194. Fundraising expenses 335. Total expenses 33,529. Contract/Consulting Fees: Program service expenses 0. Management and general expenses 2,494. Fundraising expenses 25. Total expenses 2,519. Independent Contractors: Program service expenses 224,250. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 6,306. Total expenses 230,556. Guest artist fees, actors, and other theater professionals: Program service expenses 257,648. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 257,648. Form 990, Part XII, line 2c: The process did not change from the prior year.