TO IMPACT SOCIETY THROUGH THE POWERFUL TOOLS OF MEDIA AND FILM. WE ARE A RESOURCE FOR UNITING INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN MEDIA AND DEVELOPING A CORE GROUP OF INFORMED CITIZENS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$336K
+34.7% YoY
Revenue
$865K
-45.0% YoY
Net Investment Income
$10K
+4344.0% YoY
Expenses
$771K
-41.6% YoY
About Chicago Media Project
Based on IRS filings
Chicago Media Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $336K in total assets. Net investment income was $10K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $335,703 | $249,290 | $318,376 |
| Revenue | $864,819 | $1,572,648 | $703,723 |
| Expenses | $771,241 | $1,321,172 | $1,221,034 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $9,999 | $225 | $39,751 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PAULA FROEHLE | CEO | 40 | $138,914 |
| STEVEN COHEN | BOARD CHAIR | 20 | $2,500 |
| DANIEL O ASH | Director | 2 | — |
| DEBORAH DANSON | Director | 2 | — |
| VICKY HAYMAN | Director | 2 | — |
| BEN O'KEEFE | Director | 2 | — |
| JUDY WISE | Director | 2 | — |
| KEN NOLAN | Director | 2 | — |
| ANDREW SCHWERTFEGER | Director | 2 | — |
| ELENA VALENTINE | Director | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chicago Media Project?
Chicago Media Project is a nonprofit organization focused on Public, Societal Benefit, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $336K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Chicago Media Project?
As of 2024, Chicago Media Project holds $336K in total assets with $865K in annual revenue.
Where does Chicago Media Project operate?
Chicago Media Project has awarded grants in California, Georgia, Illinois, New York, Utah.
What is Chicago Media Project's EIN?
Chicago Media Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-5739978. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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