Season of Concern
Season of Concern was founded in 1987 by Chicago theater artists to provide care for those in the Chicago theater community impacted by any illness, injury or health …
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Founded in 1987, Season of Concern Chicago is dedicated to providing financial assistance to Chicagoland theater artists, both Equity and Non-Equity, impacted by illness, injury, or health-related circumstances that prevents them from working. We provide short-term emergency financial assistance to theater practitioners through our own Biscotto-Miller Fund.
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Mission
Season of Concern was founded in 1987 by Chicago theater artists to provide care for those in the Chicago theater community impacted by any illness, injury or health related issue that prevents them from working.
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· vs. 8 similar advocacy & civil rights in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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- Its integrity score of 80 places it in the top 2% of the 128,026 advocacy & civil rights charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
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- a donation page
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologySeason of Concern is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Chicago, IL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1987 and has been operating for 39 years. Its EIN is 363759183. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $301K in annual revenue. 73 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Season of Concern's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 363759183. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Season of Concern has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.
Season of Concern is located in Chicago, IL, United States. The organization was established in 1987 and has been active for 39 years.
Based on official tax filings, Season of Concern has $301K in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 80% for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Season of Concern is classified as an Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $301K in annual revenue. The organization has 73 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Season of Concern. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Season of Concern holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 80%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Founded in 1987, Season of Concern Chicago is dedicated to providing financial assistance to Chicagoland theater artists, both Equity and Non-Equity, impacted by illness, injury, or health-related circumstances that prevents them from working. We provide short-term emergency financial assistance to theater practitioners through our own Biscotto-Miller Fund. Season of Concern is classified as an advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1987.
Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 80%. Its annual revenue of $301K is below the peer average of $4M.
Yes, donations to Season of Concern are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Season of Concern is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 363759183, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
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SEASON OF CONCERN is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
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Officers & trustees (24)
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24 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 73 disclosed in the public registry.
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 73 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1987
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Season of Concern
- What is Season of Concern?
- Season of Concern is a advocacy & civil rights publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Chicago, United States. Founded in 1987, Season of Concern Chicago is dedicated to providing financial assistance to Chicagoland theater artists, both Equity and Non-Equity, impacted by illness, injury, or health-related circumstances that prevents them from working. We provide short-term emergency financial assistance to theater practitioners through our own Biscotto-Miller Fund.
- When was Season of Concern founded?
- Season of Concern was founded in 1987.
- Who leads Season of Concern?
- Marcelle McVay serves as President.
- Where is Season of Concern located?
- Headquartered in Chicago, IL, United States.
- What is Season of Concern's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 87% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Season of Concern trustworthy?
- Season of Concern has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Season of Concern's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 363759183. Registration: 36-3759183 (United States).
- What is Season of Concern's website?
- http://www.seasonofconcern.org