Dancing with Chicago Celebrities
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Dancing with Chicago Celebrities at a glance
In short: Dancing with Chicago Celebrities gave $277K across 4 grants in 2022 (avg $69K), mostly in Illinois. Source: 2022 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2022)
- $277,060
- +38.5% vs 2021
- Grants made (2022)
- 4
- +0.0% vs 2021
- Average grant
- $69,265
- +38.5% vs 2021
- Median grant
- $63,530
- Total assets
- $42,203
- -72.6% vs 2021
- Primary geography
- Illinois (64% of itemized 2022 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Dancing with Chicago Celebrities funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2022
The largest 2022 recipient was City of Hope ($100K). Together the top 4 received $277K.
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 11 grants of 12 (92%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2022 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2017 to 2022, annual grant giving ranged from $200K (2021) to $307K (2017). In 2022 it made 4 grants totaling $277K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Hope Duarte, CA | Cancer Research | $100,000 |
| Northwestern Memorial Foundation Chicago, IL | — | $70,000 |
| A Silver Lining Foundation Chicago, IL | — | $57,060 |
| University of Chicago Chicago, IL | Support Research for | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $42,203 | $248,626 | $360,333 | $277,060 | 4 |
| 2021 | $153,910 | $2,373 | $204,106 | $200,000 | 4 |
| 2020 | $355,643 | $225,354 | $9,308 | — | — |
| 2017 | $33,403 | $320,754 | $321,905 | $306,800 | 4 |
About Dancing with Chicago Celebrities
Based on IRS filings
Dancing with Chicago Celebrities is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2017 through 2022. As of 2022, the organization holds $42K in total assets. In 2022, it awarded 4 grants totaling $277K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Dancing with Chicago Celebrities is led by Jill Demarlo, President on every filing since 2017; none of the 6 officers listed in 2022 report compensation.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Jill Demarlo
President
On filings since 2017
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Amy Novotny
Director
Director & Secretary → Secretary, 2021
Secretary → Director, 2022
On filings since 2017
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dina Bair
Director
On filings since 2017
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jane Melvin
Vice President
Treasurer & Vice President → Vice President, 2022
On filings since 2017
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Steve Baker
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2022
On filings since 2017
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Natalia Panico
Secretary
New on the 2022 filing
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2017–2022. "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 Dancing with Chicago Celebrities
How much does Dancing with Chicago Celebrities give each year?
Dancing with Chicago Celebrities gave $277K across 4 grants in 2022, according to its 2022 IRS Form 990. In 2021 it gave $200K across 4 grants.
What is Dancing with Chicago Celebrities's typical grant size?
Dancing with Chicago Celebrities's median grant in 2022 was $63,530, and its average grant was $69,265, across 4 grants on its 2022 IRS Form 990.
Where does Dancing with Chicago Celebrities give grants?
Dancing with Chicago Celebrities gives mostly in Illinois: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2022 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (36%). The most frequent recipient cities were Chicago, IL (3 grants).
How large is Dancing with Chicago Celebrities?
Dancing with Chicago Celebrities reported $42K in total assets on its 2022 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $249K.
What is Dancing with Chicago Celebrities?
Dancing with Chicago Celebrities is a public charity focused on Diseases, Disorders & Medical Disciplines, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $42K in total assets as of 2022.
What is Dancing with Chicago Celebrities's EIN?
Dancing with Chicago Celebrities's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 45-5192121. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2017–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2017 (received by the IRS November 16, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 16, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS March 8, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2017–2022
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