Chicago Film Society
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$242K
Foundation funders
7
Grants recorded
12
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Chicago Film Society?
Chicago Film Society is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by National Film Preservation Foundation ($164K), The Andy Warhol Foundation ($50K), Dew Foundation ($10K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $242K in grants to Chicago Film Society between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Film Preservation Foundation | $163,740 | 4 | 2022–2025 |
| The Andy Warhol Foundation | $50,000 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Dew Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Phalarope Foundation Co Rebecca H Dent | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Sol R Kaufman Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Danny Lyon Foundation | $3,300 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Pentimenti Productions NFP | $250 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $67K (2023). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $62K.
What grants has Chicago Film Society received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Film Preservation Foundation | Film preservation | $56,710 |
| 2025 | Sol R Kaufman Family Foundation | CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
| 2024 | National Film Preservation Foundation | Film preservation | $37,590 |
| 2024 | Dew Foundation | 16MM FILMMAKING WORKSHOPS | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Danny Lyon Foundation | TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE MATERIAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF FILM AND TO MAKE THE WORK OF FILM ARCHIVES AND OTHER FILM PRESERVATION EFFORTS ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH SCREENINGS OF FILM PRINTS, EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS, AND THE PRODUCTION OF OTHER EEDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES. | $300 |
| 2023 | National Film Preservation Foundation | Film preservation | $39,150 |
| 2023 | The Andy Warhol Foundation | "ANALOG FILM IN THE 21ST CENTURY" PROGRAM SUPPORT (OVER 2 YEARS) | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Danny Lyon Foundation | TO EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE MATERIAL AND CULTURAL HISTORY OF FILM AND TO MAKE THE WORK OF FILM ARCHIVES AND OTHER FILM PRESERVATION EFFORTS ACCESSIBLE TO THE PUBLIC THROUGH SCREENINGS OF FILM PRINTS, EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS, AND THE PRODUCTION OF OTHER EEDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND RELATED ACTIVITIES. | $3,000 |
| 2023 | Pentimenti Productions NFP | COMMUNITY CONTRIBUTION | $250 |
| 2022 | National Film Preservation Foundation | Film preservation | $30,290 |
| 2022 | The Andy Warhol Foundation | "ANALOG FILM IN THE 21ST CENTURY" PROGRAM SUPPORT (OVER 2 YEARS) | $25,000 |
| 2020 | Phalarope Foundation Co Rebecca H Dent | General | $10,000 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Chicago Film Society?
Chicago Film Society is funded by 7 grantmakers, led by National Film Preservation Foundation ($164K), The Andy Warhol Foundation ($50K), Dew Foundation ($10K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $242K in grants to Chicago Film Society between 2020–2025.
Who is Chicago Film Society's largest funder?
National Film Preservation Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Chicago Film Society, with $164K across 4 grants (2022–2025).
How much grant funding has Chicago Film Society received?
IRS 990 filings record $242K in grants to Chicago Film Society across 12 grants from 7 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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