Chicago Filmmakers

EIN: 362885210 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Chicago, IL

Total Revenue
$711,468
Total Expenses
$653,742
Total Assets
$2,464,723
Net Assets
$1,930,748
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1976
Legal Domicile
IL
Principal Officer
BRENDA WEBB
Phone
7732931447
Tax Period
2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

Chicago Filmmakers, founded in 1976, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $711K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 21% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $654K left a modest 8% surplus.

Mission

To serve independent film and digital video artists by supporting the creation and dissemination of new media arts works, and to serve Chicago audiences by screening artistically innovative, socially relevant, and diverse films and videos.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $516,892 Revenue: $308,439

The Organization nurtures the development of aspiring filmmakers of all ages by offering classes, workshops, and summer camps empowers artists to create new work through production grants, equipment...

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The Organization nurtures the development of aspiring filmmakers of all ages by offering classes, workshops, and summer camps empowers artists to create new work through production grants, equipment access, fiscal sponsorship, and other services and resources and encourages the professional advancement of media artists through seminars, panel discussions, lectures, rough-cut and open screenings, as well as networking events and other opportunities for artistic exchange. The Organization develops diverse audiences through its year-round weekly film and video exhibition programs and its two annual film festivals, Reeling the Chicago LGBTQ International Film Festival and The Onion City Experimental Film and Video Festival.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $391,685
Program Service Revenue $308,439
Investment Income $11,344
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $711,468

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $252,225
Fundraising Expenses $66,724
Program Expenses $516,892
Other Expenses $401,517
TOTAL EXPENSES $653,742

Year-over-Year Comparison

2025 2024 Change
Revenue $711,468 $590,049 +0.2%
Expenses $653,742 $671,038 0.0%
Net Income $57,726 $-80,989 -1.7%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
7
Employees
5
Volunteers
50

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$115,403
Total Directors
8
$115,403
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRENDA WEBB Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer Director
$115,403 $0 $115,403
Adam Salasak President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Riese Rubin Treasurer 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Peter Kuttner Secretary 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Clayborn Cain Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Floyd Webb Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Gabriel Zabala Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Sarada Duvvuri Director 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $711,468 $653,742 $2,464,723 $57,726
2024 $590,049 $671,038 $2,470,238 $-80,989
2023 $678,564 $618,044 $2,577,931 $60,520
2022 $767,486 $746,073 $2,668,847 $21,413
2021 $764,058 $744,409 $2,683,095 $19,649
2020 $830,333 $629,533 $2,634,226 $200,800
2019 $722,707 $831,950 $2,451,498 $-109,243
2018 $829,429 $757,778 $2,551,623 $71,651
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