C5 Artists Foundation of Chicago

Private foundation · Grantmaker Chicago, IL EIN: 99-1101263

C5 Artists Foundation of Chicago is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available for 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $9K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $30K.

C5 Artists Foundation of Chicago at a glance

In short: C5 Artists Foundation of Chicago gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $30K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

Annual giving (2024)
$30,000
Grants made (2024)
1
Average grant
$30,000
Median grant
$30,000
Total assets
$8,932
Primary geography
Illinois (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.

Who C5 Artists Foundation of Chicago funds

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2024

Chicago Dance Health Fund: $30KChicago Dance Health Fund$30K

The largest 2024 recipient was Chicago Dance Health Fund ($30K).

Grant Size Distribution

1 grant across all recorded years

1<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).

Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Chicago

Giving History

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$10K$20K$30K1 grant2024

In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $30K.

Grants by year

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Chicago Dance Health Fund Chicago, ILFinancial Assistance$30,000
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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesGrants paidGrantsQualifying Distributions
2024$8,932$44,493$35,561$30,0001$35,561

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

C5 Artists Foundation of Chicago is led by Jeremy Plummer, President on the 2024 filing; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Jeremy Plummer

    President

    New on the 2024 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Harrison McEldowney

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Jay Frankovich

    Board Member

    New on the 2024 filing

    No compensation reported

  • Joe Sakellaris

    Secretary

    New on the 2024 filing

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about C5 Artists Foundation of Chicago

How much does C5 Artists Foundation of Chicago give each year?

C5 Artists Foundation of Chicago gave $30K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

How large is C5 Artists Foundation of Chicago?

C5 Artists Foundation of Chicago reported $9K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $44K.

What is C5 Artists Foundation of Chicago?

C5 Artists Foundation of Chicago is a private foundation focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $9K in total assets as of 2024.

Where does C5 Artists Foundation of Chicago operate?

C5 Artists Foundation of Chicago has awarded grants in Illinois.

What is C5 Artists Foundation of Chicago's EIN?

C5 Artists Foundation of Chicago's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 99-1101263. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

Data update history

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2024

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