Chicago Filmmakers (EIN 362885210) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1976

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BRENDA WEBB

Phone

7732931447

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

Chicago Filmmakers, founded in 1976, is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $590K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue decreased 13% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $671K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

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.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $344,875

Program Service Revenue $232,247

Investment Income $12,927

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $590,049

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $253,768

Fundraising Expenses $70,442

Program Expenses $508,055

Other Expenses $417,270

TOTAL EXPENSES $671,038

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$590,049	$678,564	-0.1%
Expenses	$671,038	$618,044	+0.1%
Net Income	$-80,989	$60,520	-2.3%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$110,070

Total Directors

$110,070

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BRENDA WEBB	Executive Dir.	40.00	Officer Director	$110,070	$0	$110,070
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
Gaylon Emerzian	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
Chi-Jang Yin	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
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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