Nonprofit · EIN 20-0058563
GIGIS PLAYHOUSE INC
Tax-exempt · HOFFMAN EST, IL 60169
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $7,719,016 | $5,973,198 | $1,745,818 | $6,836,927 | $1,234,826 | $5,602,101 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,379,321 | $5,459,331 | -$80,010 | $6,169,335 | $1,669,719 | $4,499,616 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $7,941,381
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $80,196
- Net income from fundraising events
- -$350,685
- Net income from sales of inventory
- $17,292
- Other revenue
- -$302,561
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $20,500
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $422,827
- Other salaries and wages
- $3,122,189
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $4,211,591
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $61,859
- Occupancy
- $222,880
- Travel
- $144,167
- Depreciation
- $52,331
- Program services (functional)
- $4,434,247
- Management and general (functional)
- $796,180
- Fundraising (functional)
- $742,771
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,169,335
- Total assets, end of year
- $6,836,927
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,234,826
- Net assets, end of year
- $5,602,101
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $768,373
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $4,462,802
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,139,299
- Gross receipts
- $8,311,285
- Employees
- 60
- Volunteers
- 439
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- IL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY GIANNI | CHIEF BELIEF OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $166,436 | $34,237 |
| KIMBERLY HANNA | CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $170,691 | $117 |
| STEPHEN ACHILLES | CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,600 | $20,758 |
| CLARE MITCHELL | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $107,399 | $24,020 |
| GUY VACARRO | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,291 | $13,430 |
| DANIEL VOSNOS | DIRECTOR OF ADVOCACY & DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,422 | $12,967 |
| CHRISTOPHER BEHRENS | EXEC BOARD MEMBER/CEO(START 9/2024) Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $48,085 | $3,264 |
| TIM BOUNDY | EXECUTIVE BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| BRET BOWERMAN | EXECUTIVE BOARD PRESIDENT - PART YEAR Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TROY COWDREY | EXECUTIVE BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM EARL | EXECUTIVE BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN BAKER | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER AND IT COMMITTEE MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN LANGAN | EXECUTIVE BOARD - PART YEAR Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DAN PROFT | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE WACHSMAN | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MICHAEL WOHLWEND | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 37 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NANCY GIANNI | CHIEF BELIEF OFFICER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $166,148 | $22,753 |
| KIMBERLY HANNA | CHIEF GROWTH OFFICER Key employee | 40 | $169,928 | $4,235 |
| CLARE MITCHELL | CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER Highest-paid employee | 40 | $108,255 | $14,374 |
| GUY VACARRO | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,180 | $7,294 |
| TIM BOUNDY | EXECUTIVE BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK HUSE | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| KIRSTEN RIDDICK | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| BRET BOWERMAN | EXECUTIVE BOARD PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTINE ADAMS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DOREEN STOUTLAND | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| DAMIANA FRANKLIN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| NANCY ZAZANIS | TREASURER - THRU 12/2023 Trustee or director, Officer | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| TROY COWDREY | EXECUTIVE BOARD TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JUSTINE CHEVALIER | SECRETARY - THRU 10/2023 Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| NATALIE CONNELLY | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREA LONGORIA LOPEZ | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ADAM EARL | EXECUTIVE BOARD SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ROCCO ARMOCIDA | EXECUTIVE BOARD - THRU 2/2023 Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| STEPHEN BAKER | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER AND IT COMMITTEE MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTOPHER BEHRENS | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| DENISE BELL | START UP MEMBER - THRU 1/2023 Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| SONJA BRAUNLICH | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN CONNELLY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CHASE HAYDEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| THESSA HILGENKAMP | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ROSEMARY JOSLIN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN LANGAN | EXECUTIVE BOARD Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| ELLIE HILL REESE | BOARD MEMBER - THRU 8/2023 Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURIE SAMAAN | BOARD MEMBER - THRU 12/2023 Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIANNA HILLS SIMOPOULOS | BOARD MEMBER - THRU 12/2023 Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| TONY SINDT | EXECUTIVE BOARD - THRU 2/2023 Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| LESLIE WACHSMAN | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN WEVER | EXECUTIVE BOARD - THRU 2/2023 Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| LARRY KEITH WHITNEY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| MICHAEL WOHLWEND | EXECUTIVE BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE ZANELLA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRISTINA ZIGLIOTTO | EXECUTIVE BOARD - THRU 9/2023 Trustee or director | 0.25 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2350 W HIGGINS RD, HOFFMAN EST, IL 60169-2413
- In care of
- % NANCY GIANNI
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- NANCY GIANNI, 2350 W HIGGINS RD, HOFFMAN ESTATES, IL 60169
- Signed the 990
- CHRISTOPHER BEHRENS, CEO
- Phone
- (847) 885-7529
- Website
- WWW.GIGISPLAYHOUSE.ORG
- Return prepared by
- PLANTE & MORAN PLLC
Mission
WE CHANGE LIVES AND PROVIDE HOPE THROUGH CONSISTENT DELIVERY OF FREE EDUCATIONAL, THERAPEUTIC AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DS, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THE COMMUNITY, THROUGH A REPLICABLE PLAYHOUSE MODEL.
Program accomplishments
- NATIONAL MISSION SUPPORT - PROVIDE DIRECT CONSULTING, TRAINING, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES AND ASSISTANCE (FUNDRAISING, MARKETING, PROGRAMMING, GOVERNANCE, ETC) TO NETWORK OF 59 PLAYHOUSES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES AND MEXICO, TO ENSURE THAT PROGRAMS AND SERVICES ARE DELIVERED EFFECTIVELY AND CONSISTENTLY NATIONWIDE IN ACCORDANCE WITH MISSION AND GOALS OF THE ORGANIZATION. PROVIDING A UNIFIED PLATFORM FOR STAFF AND VOLUNTEER TRAINING, SHARED TECHNOLOGIES, NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES ACCROSS ALL BUSINESS FUNCTIONS, AND A NATIONAL CONFERENCE ATTENDED BY HUNDREDS OF STAFF, VOLUNTEERS AND PARTNERS ANNUALLY.Expenses $1,646,047
- ON-SITE PROGRAMMING - GIGI'S OFFERS FREE ON-SITE PROGRAMMING FOR INDIVUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME OF ALL AGES, AND THEIR FAMILIES. FROM INFANCY THROUGH ADULTHOOD, GIGI'S OFFERS A VARIETY OF GROUP CLASSES SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF FOUNDATIONAL SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, AND PHYSICAL SKILLS. INDIVIDUALIZED TUTORING SESSIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO PROMOTE SPEECH, LITERACY, AND MATH. GIGI PREP, GIGI UNIVERSITY, GIGI'S KITCHEN, AND GIGI FIT ARE PROGRESSIVE EDUCATION PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG ADULTS FOCUSING ON CURRICULUM IN SELF CONFIDENCE, FITNESS, NUTRITION AND CAREER SKILLS. AFTER GRADUATING FROM GIGI PREP & GIGI UNIVERSITY AND RECEIVING 12 WEEKS OF INDIVIDUALIZED HANDS-ON CAREER TRAINING, GIGI'S PROVIDES AN IN-HOUSE CAREER TRAINING PROGRAM AT HUGS & MUGS, A SPECIALTY CAFE AND RETAIL STORE RUN BY ADULT INTERNS WITH DOWN SYNDROME.Expenses $1,096,668 · grants $20,500 · revenue $17,292
- AWARENESS - GIGI'S PROMOTES THE CELEBRATION, AWARENESS, AND ACCEPTANCE OF DOWN SYNDROME NATION-WIDE THROUGH ALL MEDIUMS VIA THE GENERATION G CAMPAIGN, NEWS SEGMENTS, VIRTUAL & IN-PERSON EVENTS, PRINTED PUBLICATIONS, AN ANNUAL CALENDAR, BRANDED ACCESSORIES & APPAREL, MULTIPLE SOCIAL MEDIA OUTLETS, AND THE "A LITTLE SOMETHING EXTRA" PODCAST.Expenses $1,436,474
- GIGI'S OFFERS VARIOUS IN-PERSON EVENTS, ACTIVITIES AND COUNSELING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME, FAMILIES, AND THEIR COMMUNITIES TO PROMOTE AWARENESS AND ACCEPTANCE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. GIGI'S ALSO OFFERS VIRTUAL PLAYHOUSE ACCESS, PROVIDING CRITICAL PROGRAMMING AND SUPPORT ONLINE. THE VIRTUAL PLAYHOUSE INCLUDES VIDEOS AND LIVE PROGRAMS THAT HELP TO CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DOWN SYNDROME AND THEIR FAMILIES TO ENGAGE WITH OTHER PARTICIPANTS, INSTRUCTORS, AND GIGI'S STAFF. ALL PROGRAMS OFFERED ON-SITE BY GIGI'S PLAYHOUSE (SUCH AS LITERACY, MATH, SPEECH, GIGI PREP, GIGI UNIVERSITY, GIGI FIT, LMNOP, ETC) ARE MADE AVAILABLE IN A VIRTUAL FORMAT. GIGI'S OFFERS SUPPORT TO RESEARCH, THE DOWN SYNDROME COMMUNITY, AND FAMILIES IN NEED. ADDITIONALLY, GIGI'S PROVIDES STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS WITH INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES.Expenses $255,058
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-0058563
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Group exemption
- Exempt since
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Mental health and crisis intervention (F30)
- Group exemption
- 5402 (56 member organizations)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $6,836,927
- Income (IRS master file)
- $8,311,285
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $7,719,016 | $5,973,198 | $6,836,927 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,379,321 | $5,459,331 | $6,169,335 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $6,302,667 | $4,734,585 | $5,838,667 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | $4,272,083 | $4,001,061 | $3,900,161 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-0058563).
Questions about GIGIS PLAYHOUSE INC
- What is the EIN of GIGIS PLAYHOUSE INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of GIGIS PLAYHOUSE INC is 20-0058563.
- Is GIGIS PLAYHOUSE INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to GIGIS PLAYHOUSE INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Group exemption).
- Which annual return does GIGIS PLAYHOUSE INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of GIGIS PLAYHOUSE INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did GIGIS PLAYHOUSE INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of GIGIS PLAYHOUSE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names NANCY GIANNI.
- Who are the officers and directors of GIGIS PLAYHOUSE INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $166,436 (NANCY GIANNI, CHIEF BELIEF OFFICER).
- How much revenue does GIGIS PLAYHOUSE INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $7,719,016, expenses of $5,973,198 and total assets of $6,836,927 at year end.
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