Public Charity

Chicago Filmmakers

Chicago Filmmakers is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in Chicago, IL. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $711K, expenses of $654K, total assets of $2.5M. Imperigo tracks 24 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $1.6M.

EIN: 362885210 Chicago, IL Film & Video NTEE: A31 Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$711K
Total Expenses$654K
Total Assets$2.5M
Grant Records24
Funding Total$1.6M
Filing Years2021–2025

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.

Officers & Directors

President Adam Salasak
Executive Dir. Brenda Webb
Director Clayborn Cain
Director Floyd Webb
Director Gabriel Zabala
Secretary Peter Kuttner

Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.

Top Grant Purposes

CORE SUPPORT
$728,000 7 grants
DIGITAL MEDIA
$306,000 2 grants
DIGITAL MEDIA PRODUC
$153,000 1 grant
GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT
$70,000 1 grant
SMART GROWTH PROGRAM
$50,000 1 grant

Financial Trends

Year Revenue Expenses Assets
2025 $711K $654K $2.5M
2024 $590K $671K $2.5M
2023 $679K $618K $2.6M
2022 $767K $746K $2.7M
2021 $764K $744K $2.7M

Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue declined from $764K to $711K (-7%), with total assets most recently reported at $2.5M.

Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.

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