Public Charity

Chicago Independent Radio Project

Chicago Independent Radio Project, of CHICAGO, IL, is a Public Charity tracked in Imperigo's IRS 990 database. The 2024 filing shows $227K in revenue, $228K in expenses, $366K in total assets. 8 publicly reported grants to this organization, totaling roughly $144K, appear in IRS filings.

EIN: 261547241 CHICAGO, IL Latest filing: 2024
Total Revenue$227K
Total Expenses$228K
Total Assets$366K
Grant Records8
Funding Total$144K
Filing Years2020–2024

Mission

Operation of studio space and facilities for community radio station. The station is intended to benefit thousands of listeners and various music and arts appreciation groups throughout the chicago area.

Officers & Directors

Director Barry Owen
Director Brandon Clark
Director Claire Battle
President Edna Ho
Director Jennifer Lizak
Vice President Jim Drass

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Top Grant Purposes

GENERAL SUPPORT
$30,481 3 grants
SMART GROWTH PROGRAM
$30,000 1 grant
TO SUPPORT SMART GROWTH PROGRAM
$30,000 1 grant
TO SUPPORT THE SMART GROWTH PROGRAM.
$30,000 1 grant
See attached.
$16,500 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2024 $227K $228K $366K
2023 $257K $210K $359K
2022 $215K $198K $309K
2021 $257K $201K $292K
2020 $215K $178K $250K

Between 2020 and 2024, reported annual revenue grew from $215K to $227K (+6%), with total assets most recently reported at $366K.

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