Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-chicago
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-chicago is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Chicago, Illinois, registered in 1969, with $3,993,541 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
212 W Van Buren St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60607 EIN 36-2545170 Since 1969
Revenue (FY2024)
$4.0M
▲ 146.0% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.8M
Net assets
$2.5M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-chicago— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating17 mo reserves · +56% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-chicago: 17 mo reserves · +56% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-chicago— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-chicago: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 212 W Van Buren St Ste 400, Chicago, IL, 60607
- City
- Chicago
- State
- Illinois
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Media & Communications
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $2.2M (FY2015) to $4.0M (FY2024) across 9 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $130KNet assets $2.5M
Operating margin
55.5%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.7M
Total liabilities
$130K
Net assets
$2.5M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,993,541▲146% | $1,776,158▲10.9% | $2,529,295▲711% | $2,659,408▲429% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,623,282▲7.3% | $1,601,341▲13.1% | $311,912▲7.6% | $503,042▼0.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,512,994▲5.1% | $1,415,691▲25.9% | $289,971▲49.7% | $505,239▲77.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,440,055▲53.5% | $1,124,539▲29.2% | $193,759▲259% | $285,412▲107% | 990 |
| 2020 | $938,385▼35.7% | $870,119▼35.9% | -$121,757▲35.9% | $137,761▼28.8% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,460,412▲2.1% | $1,357,251▼4.9% | -$190,023▲35.2% | $193,396▲30.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,430,917▼27.1% | $1,426,603▼34.0% | -$293,184▲5.6% | $148,537▼30.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,962,755▼12.5% | $2,160,695▼6.9% | -$310,710▼334% | $212,216▼38.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $2,244,312 | $2,320,677▲6.0% | -$71,579▲65.2% | $346,925▲216% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $2,188,843▼10.7% | -$205,762▲13.0% | $109,835▲40.1% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $2,450,257▲3.8% | -$236,492▼83.0% | $78,371▼50.8% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $2,359,814 | -$129,223 | $159,250 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $620K total
27 grants to Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-chicago totaling $620K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ncrc Community Development Fund Inc | Illinois coronavirus fiscal recovery funds | 2023 | $55,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $32,200 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2023 | $15,100 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Education | 2023 | $6,000 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2022 | $10,500 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $10,080 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2021 | $18,200 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $13,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2021 | $13,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2020 | $6,450 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Arts, culture & humanities | 2019 | $27,600 |
| Academy Foundation | Filmwatch/covid | 2019 | $25,000 |
| Academy Foundation | Filmwatch/covid | 2019 | $25,000 |
| Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Chicago | Grants from donor advised funds - operating support | 2019 | $10,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2019 | $8,250 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-chicago a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-chicago is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 36-2545170, based in Chicago, Illinois. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-chicago's EIN?
- Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-chicago's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 36-2545170.
- How much revenue does Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-chicago report?
- Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-chicago reported $3,993,541 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-chicago have?
- CharityIndex grades Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-chicago B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-chicago (EIN 36-2545170) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.