Chicago Filmmakers
Chicago, IL ·EIN 36-2885210 ·Grant funding profile from IRS 990 filings
Who funds Chicago Filmmakers?
Chicago Filmmakers is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Chicago Instructional Technology ($390K), The Chicago Community Trust ($120K), Prince Foundation ($115K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $941K in grants to Chicago Filmmakers between 2020–2024.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chicago Instructional Technology | $390,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $120,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Prince Foundation | $115,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Aarp | $79,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | $68,199 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Nicholas & Eleanor Chabraja Foundation | $40,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Field Foundation of Illinois | $38,000 | 2 | 2020–2022 |
| Chicken & Egg Films Inc | $30,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Ncrc Community Development Fund Inc | $15,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Academy Foundation | $12,500 | 1 | 2020 |
| Rozansky Family Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Revada Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Cherith Christian Private Foundation | $2,200 | 1 | 2022 |
| Alan M & Mildred S Ravenal Foundation | $1,500 | 1 | 2024 |
What grants has Chicago Filmmakers received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Chicago Instructional Technology | CORE SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Aarp | Sponsorship of the Reeling Film Festival | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $13,500 |
| 2024 | Nicholas & Eleanor Chabraja Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Alan M & Mildred S Ravenal Foundation | CHARITABLE | $1,500 |
| 2023 | Chicago Instructional Technology | CORE SUPPORT | $50,000 |
| 2023 | Nicholas & Eleanor Chabraja Foundation | GENERAL FUND | $30,000 |
| 2023 | Aarp | Sponsorship of the Reeling Film Festival | $16,000 |
| 2023 | Ncrc Community Development Fund Inc | ILLINOIS CORONAVIRUS FISCAL RECOVERY FUNDS | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | GENERAL OPERATIONS | $13,500 |
| 2022 | Chicago Instructional Technology | CORE SUPPORT | $145,000 |
| 2022 | Prince Foundation | general operating support | $45,000 |
| 2022 | Chicken & Egg Films Inc | DOCUMENTARY FILM | $30,000 |
| 2022 | Field Foundation of Illinois | HAYDEN & HER FAMILY IMPACT GRANT | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Aarp | Sponsorship of the Reeling 2021: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Virtual Film Festival | $16,000 |
| 2022 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | General operations | $13,500 |
| 2022 | Cherith Christian Private Foundation | SERVICE | $2,200 |
| 2021 | Chicago Instructional Technology | CORE SUPPORT | $145,000 |
| 2021 | The Chicago Community Trust | TO SUPPORT SMART GROWTH PROGRAM | $50,000 |
| 2021 | Prince Foundation | general operating support | $35,000 |
| 2021 | Aarp | Sponsorship of the Reeling 2021: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Virtual Film Festival | $16,000 |
| 2021 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | General Operating Support | $13,500 |
| 2021 | Rozansky Family Foundation | GENERAL | $5,000 |
| 2020 | The Chicago Community Trust | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $70,000 |
| 2020 | Prince Foundation | general operating support | $35,000 |
| 2020 | Field Foundation of Illinois | HAYDEN & HER FAMILY FINISHING GRANT | $18,000 |
| 2020 | Aarp | Sponsorship of the Reeling 2020: The Chicago LGBTQ+ International Virtual Film Festival | $16,000 |
| 2020 | Gaylord and Dorothy Donnelley Foundation | General Operating Support | $14,199 |
| 2020 | Academy Foundation | FILMCRAFT GRANTS | $12,500 |
| 2020 | The Fred and Eve Simon Charitable | FOSTERS THE CREATION APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTA | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 32 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Chicago Filmmakers?
Chicago Filmmakers is funded by 15 grantmakers, led by Chicago Instructional Technology ($390K), The Chicago Community Trust ($120K), Prince Foundation ($115K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $941K in grants to Chicago Filmmakers between 2020–2024.
Who is Chicago Filmmakers's largest funder?
Chicago Instructional Technology is the largest recorded funder of Chicago Filmmakers, with $390K across 4 grants (2021–2024).
How much grant funding has Chicago Filmmakers received?
IRS 990 filings record $941K in grants to Chicago Filmmakers across 32 grants from 15 funders between 2020–2024. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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