To center and celebrate Black girls, women, and gender non-conforming media makers, providing programs designed to educate, raise visibility, and support and serve our communities.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.9M
+5.2% YoY
Revenue
$1.1M
+237.9% YoY
Net Investment Income
$11K
+36.9% YoY
Expenses
$1.0M
+81.8% YoY
About Sisters in Cinema NFP
Based on IRS filings
Sisters in Cinema NFP is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in CHICAGO, IL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.9M in total assets. Net investment income was $11K.
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 | $1,935,462 | $1,839,654 | $2,049,720 |
| Revenue | $1,138,660 | $336,953 | $1,304,990 |
| Expenses | $1,026,900 | $564,799 | $247,626 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $11,038 | $8,062 | $23 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
4 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Sisters in Cinema NFP
Sisters in Cinema Documentary Fellowship
Sisters in Cinema NFP
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Sisters in Cinema Filmmaker Sustainability Grant
Sisters in Cinema NFP
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Sisters in Cinema Resource Fund
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Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| YVONNE WELBON | Vice Chair/ED | 20 | $110,000 |
| ANITA WELBON | Chair | 2 | — |
| CHRISTINA SMITH | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| SYRENA BODDEN-ALEXANDER | Secretary | 2 | — |
| M EKUNDAYO HARRIS | Director | 2 | — |
| ANGELLIC ROSS | Director | 2 | — |
| IDARA UDOFIA | Director | 2 | — |
| TRACYE MATTHEWS | Director | 2 | — |
| MARY MORTEN | Director | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sisters in Cinema NFP?
Sisters in Cinema NFP is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in CHICAGO, IL. It holds $1.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Sisters in Cinema NFP?
As of 2024, Sisters in Cinema NFP holds $1.9M in total assets with $1.1M in annual revenue.
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 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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