ATHENAEUM CENTER FOR THOUGHT & CULTURE: Form 990EZ, tax year 2020

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Organization
ATHENAEUM CENTER FOR THOUGHT & CULTURE (EIN 85-3740683)
Tax period
2020-11-02 to 2020-12-31
Filed
2021-06-25
IRS object ID
202101769349200010
Schema version
2020v4.1
Source
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Primary Exempt PurposeThe Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture (ACTC) will promote and support the fine arts, cultural programming, and spiritual development for Catholics and the general public in Chicago, Illinois. ACTC will operate from a historic theater building owned by the Archdiocese of Chicago located on the campus of Saint Alphonsus Parish on the city's north side.PrimaryExemptPurposeTxt

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Description Program Srvc AccomThe Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture is based in a historic structure, the Athenaeum Building, owned by the St. Alphonsus Parish in the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Chicago. ACTC is currently directing restoration and renovation work to ensure the Athenaeum Building's long-term sustainability and prepare for ACTC's operations. Upon completion, the Athenaeum Building will host the programming described in ACTC's Form 1023 and Bylaws, including live artistic performances, lectures inspired by Catholic thought and teachings, and use by St Alphonsus Parishioners and other Catholics for spiritual development and religious retreats.DescriptionProgramSrvcAccomTxt
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