Chicago Film Archives NFP
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$843K
Foundation funders
11
Grants recorded
23
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Chicago Film Archives NFP?
Chicago Film Archives NFP is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Dew Foundation ($310K), National Philanthropic Trust ($200K), National Film Preservation Foundation ($88K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $843K in grants to Chicago Film Archives NFP between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dew Foundation | $310,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| National Philanthropic Trust | $200,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| National Film Preservation Foundation | $87,740 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| Shulman-Rochambeau Charitable Foundation | $64,700 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $62,000 | 4 | 2020–2024 |
| Council on Library and Information Resources | $44,450 | 1 | 2025 |
| Morrison-Shearer Foundation | $30,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| NCRC Community Development Fund Inc | $20,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Ruttenbergkagan Foundation | $7,500 | 1 | 2025 |
| Terra Foundation for American Art | $7,000 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $75K (2021) to $337K (2025). In 2025 it made 6 grants totaling $337K.
What grants has Chicago Film Archives NFP received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Philanthropic Trust | CULTURE & ARTS | $200,000 |
| 2025 | Shulman-Rochambeau Charitable Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,625 |
| 2025 | Council on Library and Information Resources | RECORDINGS AT RISK | $44,450 |
| 2025 | National Film Preservation Foundation | Film preservation | $19,740 |
| 2025 | Morrison-Shearer Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $15,000 |
| 2025 | The Ruttenbergkagan Foundation | CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF RECIPIENT | $7,500 |
| 2024 | Dew Foundation | PRESERVING, SECURING, AND STORING CFA'S DIGITAL ASSETS | $50,000 |
| 2024 | National Film Preservation Foundation | Film preservation | $19,670 |
| 2024 | Morrison-Shearer Foundation | GENERAL PURPOSES | $15,000 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Shulman-Rochambeau Charitable Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $14,075 |
| 2023 | Dew Foundation | CFA POST PANDEMIX CAPACITY | $80,000 |
| 2023 | National Film Preservation Foundation | Film preservation | $38,120 |
| 2023 | NCRC Community Development Fund Inc | ILLINOIS CORONAVIRUS FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Dew Foundation | UPDATING AND ENHANCING WEBSITE | $60,000 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | In Support of Everyday People - Bronzeville | $20,000 |
| 2022 | National Film Preservation Foundation | Film preservation | $10,210 |
| 2021 | Dew Foundation | UPDATING AND ENHANCING CFA'S WEBSITE & COLLECTIONS DATABASE | $60,000 |
| 2021 | The Chicago Community Trust | TO SUPPORT CHICAGO TRANSIT AUTHORITY'S PLATFORMS AND TUNNELS | $15,000 |
| 2020 | Dew Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING | $60,000 |
| 2020 | The Chicago Community Trust | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $12,000 |
| 2020 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | General Operating Support | $10,000 |
| 2020 | Terra Foundation for American Art | COVID-19 RELIEF FUNDING | $7,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Chicago Film Archives NFP?
Chicago Film Archives NFP is funded by 11 grantmakers, led by Dew Foundation ($310K), National Philanthropic Trust ($200K), National Film Preservation Foundation ($88K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $843K in grants to Chicago Film Archives NFP between 2020–2025.
Who is Chicago Film Archives NFP's largest funder?
Dew Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Chicago Film Archives NFP, with $310K across 5 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has Chicago Film Archives NFP received?
IRS 990 filings record $843K in grants to Chicago Film Archives NFP across 23 grants from 11 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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