Sisters in Cinema NFP
An inclusive mission that centers and celebrates Black girls, women, and gender-expansive media makers, providing programs designed to educate, raise visibility, and support and serve our communities.
Sisters in Cinema NFP at a glance
In short: Sisters in Cinema NFP reported $3K in grants paid in 2025 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2025)
- $2,500 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -96.0% vs 2024
- Total assets
- $2,172,413
- +12.2% vs 2024
- Revenue (2025)
- $1,166,644
- +2.5% vs 2024
- Net investment income (2025)
- $18,156
- +64.5% vs 2024
- Expenses (2025)
- $933,502
- -9.1% vs 2024
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to Sisters in Cinema NFP
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Sisters in Cinema NFP
Sisters in Cinema Documentary Fellowship
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Sisters in Cinema Filmmaker Sustainability Grant
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Sisters in Cinema Resource Fund
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Deadline not published
Who Sisters in Cinema NFP funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
3 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 3 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
How Sisters in Cinema NFP gives
- Giving grew 200% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2025) to $62K (2024). In 2025 it reported $3K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| E3 Radio Chicago, IL | — | $23,750 |
| Little Light Productions Ooltewah, TN | — | $19,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2,172,413 | $1,166,644 | $933,502 | $2,500 | Total only | $18,156 |
| 2024 | $1,935,462 | $1,138,660 | $1,026,900 | $62,000 | Total only | $11,038 |
| 2023 | $1,839,654 | $336,953 | $564,799 | $42,750 | 2 | $8,062 |
| 2022 | $2,049,720 | $1,304,990 | $247,626 | $9,500 | 1 | $23 |
| 2021 | $986,012 | $1,024,673 | $347,850 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $219,751 | $176,718 | $190,242 | $14,250 | 1 | — |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About Sisters in Cinema NFP
Based on IRS filings
Sisters in Cinema NFP is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chicago, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2025, it reported $3K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list. Net investment income was $18K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Sisters in Cinema NFP is led by Syrena Bodden-Alexander, Co-President since 2025 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 6 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Syrena Bodden-Alexander
Co-President
Secretary → Co-President, 2025
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dayo Harris
Co-President
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Yvonne Welbon
Director
Vice Chair → Vice Chair & Executive Director, 2024
Vice Chair & Executive Director → Director, 2025
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$13K (2020) → $125K (2025)
Anita Welbon
Treasurer
Treasurer → Chair, 2021
Chair → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Christina Smith
Treasurer
Vice President → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tracye Matthews
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2025
On filings since 2024
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (5)
- Former: Angellic Ross (2024) — Director
- Former: Idara Udofia (2024) — Director
- Former: M. Ekundayo Harris (2024) — Director
- Former: Mary Morten (2024) — Director
- Former: Syrena Alexander (2020) — Secretary
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $125K, to Yvonne Welbon (Director).
Frequently asked questions about Sisters in Cinema NFP
How much does Sisters in Cinema NFP give each year?
Sisters in Cinema NFP reported $3K in grants paid in 2025 on its 2025 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2024 it reported $62K in grants paid.
How large is Sisters in Cinema NFP?
Sisters in Cinema NFP reported $2.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.2M.
What is Sisters in Cinema NFP?
Sisters in Cinema NFP is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Chicago, IL. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Sisters in Cinema NFP operate?
Sisters in Cinema NFP has awarded grants in Illinois, Tennessee.
What is Sisters in Cinema NFP's EIN?
Sisters in Cinema NFP's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1034324. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 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 2020 (received by the IRS June 25, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 9, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS April 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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