Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University Inc

Chicago, IL · Founded 1981

Primary audience
Everyone
Contact
Richard Regan
Website Contact

About Organization

The Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University ("The Auditorium"), an Illinois not-for-profit corporation, is committed to presenting the finest in international, cultural, community and educational programming to Chicago and to the continued restoration and preservation of the National Historic Landmark Auditorium Theatre.

Financial Information

Form 990 data showing organizational financial health and growth.

Revenue (2023)

$20.2M

+73.9% vs 2022

Expenses (2023)

$19.3M

+36.6% vs 2022

Assets (2023)

$17.8M

+42.6% vs 2022

Employees (2023)

410

-11.4% vs 2022

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Employees
2023 $20,202,231 $19,308,281 $17,754,964 410
2022 $11,614,342 $14,131,891 $12,453,858 463
2021 $20,848,062 $14,374,077 $12,886,615 228
2020 $3,358,894 $2,643,866 $13,852,970 234
2019 $13,100,442 $13,866,651 $5,534,186 436
2018 $19,240,977 $19,332,182 $5,672,112 448
2017 $22,439,422 $21,832,389 $5,993,896 417

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. All figures in USD.

Team & Leadership

Meet the people behind Auditorium Theatre of Roosevelt University Inc.

RR

Richard Regan

Chief Executive Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $318,439
RF

Rachel Freund

Chief Financial Officer (Thru. 06/04/24)
Full-time
Compensation: $170,162
JM

Judie Moore Green

Chief Development Officer
Full-time
Compensation: $114,737
AO

Anne O Nash

Director Emeritus
1 hrs/week
CR

Charles R Gardner

Director Emeritus
1 hrs/week
JD

John D'alessandro

Director (Begin 09/01/23)
1 hrs/week
KD

Kevin Dunphy

Director (Begin 09/01/23)
1 hrs/week
ML

Melvin L Katten

Director Emeritus
1 hrs/week
RC

Ryan Collins

Chief Financial Officer (Begin 07/29/24)
Full-time
ST

Scott Taxman

Director (Begin 01/23/24)
1 hrs/week
ST

Seymour Taxman

Director Emeritus (Thru. 01/23/24)
1 hrs/week
TN

Todd Nonken

Chief Marketing Officer (Begin 08/26/24)
Full-time
JT

Juliet Trieloff

General Manager
Full-time
Compensation: $126,343
MR

Matthew Rucins

Senior Talent Buyer
Full-time
Compensation: $112,179
AR

Ali R Malekzadeh

Director
AC

Annette Cm Guzman

Director
AR

Arlene Regnerus

Director
CS

Chris Schuba

Director
ES

Edward S Weil III

Director
HM

Helen Melchoir

Director
JC

Joan Colmar

Director
KL

Katherine Lin

Director
KH

Kevin Hampton

Director
MP

Marlena Peleo-Lazar

Director
MM

Matt McNicholas

Director
MM

Megan Morton

Director
MA

Mike Aden

Director
NH

Nicole Hayes

Director
RG

Robert Gordon

Director
TA

Tremaine Atkinson

Director
TG

Trudi Gentry

Director

Associated People

Board members, advisors, and key contributors

Board of Directors

MM
Mary Mazza Box Office Treasurer 38.0 hrs/week · $113,601
AR
Ali R Malekzadeh Director 1.0 hrs/week
AC
Annette Cm Guzman Director 1.0 hrs/week
AR
Arlene Regnerus Director 1.0 hrs/week
BC
Bruce Crown Secretary 2.0 hrs/week
CS
Chris Schuba Director 1.0 hrs/week
ES
Edward S Weil III Director 1.0 hrs/week
HM
Helen Melchoir Director 1.0 hrs/week
JC
Joan Colmar Director 1.0 hrs/week
KL
Katherine Lin Director 1.0 hrs/week
KH
Kevin Hampton Director 1.0 hrs/week
KH
Kevin Hoecker Treasurer (Thru. 01/24) 2.0 hrs/week
KB
Kristina Blaschek Treasurer (Begin 01/24) 2.0 hrs/week
MP
Marlena Peleo-Lazar Director 1.0 hrs/week
MM
Matt McNicholas Director 1.0 hrs/week
MM
Megan Morton Director 1.0 hrs/week
MA
Mike Aden Director 1.0 hrs/week
NH
Nicole Hayes Director 1.0 hrs/week
PE
Patti Eylar Vice Chair 2.0 hrs/week
RG
Robert Gordon Director 1.0 hrs/week
RK
Roderick K Hawkins Vice Chair 2.0 hrs/week
TR
Thomas R Baryl Board Chair 10.0 hrs/week
TA
Tremaine Atkinson Director 1.0 hrs/week
TG
Trudi Gentry Director 1.0 hrs/week
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Information compiled from IRS Form 990 and organizational materials.

Executive Compensation

Top compensated officers & key employees from IRS Form 990

Total Reported (2023)

$1.2M

Highest Paid

$384K

Richard Regan

Compensated Officers

9

Name Title Base Other Total Hrs/Wk
Richard Regan Chief Executive Officer $318,439 $65,656 $384,095 38
Rachel Freund Chief Financial Officer (Thru. 06/04/24) $170,162 $48,955 $219,117 38
Mary Mazza Box Office Treasurer $113,601 $43,168 $156,769 38
Judie Moore Green Chief Development Officer $114,737 $30,101 $144,838 38
Juliet Trieloff General Manager $126,343 $10,389 $136,732 38
Matthew Rucins Senior Talent Buyer $112,179 $12,532 $124,711 38
Ali R Malekzadeh Director $0 $57,056 $57,056 1
Arlene Regnerus Director $0 $11,546 $11,546 1
Kevin Hampton Director $0 $6,637 $6,637 1

Source: IRS Form 990 filings. Compensation includes base and other reported compensation.

COVID-19 PPP Loans

Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partially Forgiven

Total Approved

$2.5M

Total Forgiven

$2.0M

78% forgiven

Jobs Retained

218

Loan Details 2 loans

$1,253,587
Partially Forgiven
Forgiven: $700,170 56%
Approved Apr 30, 2021
Lender CIBC Bank USA
Jobs Reported 109
Forgiven On Jan 6, 2022
$1,253,500
Forgiven
Forgiven: $1,262,326 100%
Approved Apr 8, 2020
Lender CIBC Bank USA
Jobs Reported 109
Forgiven On Dec 31, 2020

Source: Small Business Administration • Paycheck Protection Program (2020-2021)

Partners & Funders

Grant funding relationships from IRS Form 990 filings

$1.6M Grants Received
6 Organizations

Top Funders

6 total
CI
Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc 2 grants
$1.0M
NC
Ncrc Community Development Fund Inc.
$250K
TC
The Chicago Community Trust 2 grants
$191K
FI
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund
$62K
RJ
Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund
$21K
AE
American Endowment Foundation
$17K
Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc Ncrc Community Development Fund Inc. The Chicago Community Trust Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund American Endowment Foundation
Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc Ncrc Community Development Fund Inc. The Chicago Community Trust Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund American Endowment Foundation

Source: IRS Form 990 Schedule I filings. Amounts may span multiple tax years.

Related Organizations

1 affiliated entity reported on IRS Form 990 Schedule R

1

Tax-Exempt Affiliates

1
Roosevelt University
Chicago, IL
Education
501(c) 501(c)(3)

Source: IRS Form 990, Schedule R (Related Organizations and Unrelated Partnerships)

Federal Funding

Government awards and grants from USAspending.gov

$15K Total Obligated
$15K Total Amount
1 Awards
1 Agency

Awards

Agency Award ID Type Period Amount
NEA 1940488-51-25 PROJECT GRANT (B) 2025-2026 $15,000

Source: USAspending.gov. Amounts represent total federal obligations.

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Phone

(312) 341-2310

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50 East Ida B Wells Dr Chicago, IL 60605