Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-Chicago
- Assets
- $285.4k
- Revenue
- $1.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 43
- Location
- Chicago, IL
- Founding
- 09/1969
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 36-2545170
Organization Overview
Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-Chicago is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (A31) the organization is classified as: Film & Video, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-Chicago employed 43 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-Chicago is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-Chicago generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (6.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.1m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (9.8%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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FOSTERING BETTER COMMUNICATION BETWEEN PEOPLE OF DIVERSE CULTURES THROUGH THE ART OF FILM AND THE MOVING IMAGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FESTIVALS AND SCREENINGS - INCLUDES THE CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL HELD IN OCTOBER WHICH IS NORTH AMERICA'S LONGEST-RUNNING COMPETITIVE FILM FESTIVAL AND SEEKS OUT THE BEST IN INTERNATIONAL CINEMA, DISCOVERING NEW TALENTS AND OPENING WINDOWS TO A WORLD OF FILM PREVIOUSLY OR OTHERWISE UNAVAILABLE IN CHICAGO. ALSO INCLUDES THE CHICAGO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL TELEVISION AWARDS HELD IN APRIL, CINEYOUTH FESTIVAL HELD IN MAY, INTERNATIONAL SCREENINGS PROGRAM HELD JUNE THROUGH OCTOBER, AND MEMBERS SCREENING PROGRAM HELD YEAR-ROUND.
EDUCATION OUTREACH - DESIGNED WITH THE GOALS OF FOSTERING CULTURAL UNDERSTANDING, PROMOTING MEDIA LITERACY AND ENGAGING CRITICAL THINKING SKILLS IN CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS. ESTABLISHED IN 1992, THE PROGRAM PROVIDES CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS AND EDUCATORS ACCESS TO INTERNATIONAL, DOCUMENTARY, SHORT AND LOCAL FILMS - INTRODUCING THIS AUDIENCE TO NEW CULTURES AND LANGUAGES AS WELL AS THOUGHT-PROVOKING THEMES AND PERSPECTIVES THROUGH CINEMA. ANNUALLY, THE ORGANIZATION BRINGS OVER 7,000 STUDENTS FROM MORE THAN 45 CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS INTO THEATERS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR FOR UNIQUE, ONE-OF-A-KIND SCREENINGS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Vivian Teng Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $59,194 |
Mark Mitten Director | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Charles Droege Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jacolyn Bucksbaum Director | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Brenda Robinson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Les Coney Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $35,093 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $227,596 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $438,639 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $701,328 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $721,000 |
| Investment income | $1 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$2,616 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,511 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,440,055 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $59,194 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $4,736 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $404,416 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $33,611 |
| Payroll taxes | $36,922 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $129,302 |
| Advertising and promotion | $41,795 |
| Office expenses | $33,994 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $168,158 |
| Travel | $37,652 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $1,685 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,662 |
| Insurance | $3,633 |
| All other expenses | $42,798 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,124,539 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $191,393 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $61,699 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $962 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $12,782 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $12,223 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $6,353 |
| Total assets | $285,412 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $87,260 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $4,393 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $91,653 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $163,709 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $30,050 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $285,412 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-Chicago has recieved totaling $18,355.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $18,200 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $155 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Motion Picture Studio Mechanics Union Local 476 Welfare Fund Chicago, IL | $11,578,418 | $19,043,611 |
Milwaukee Film Inc Milwaukee, WI | $11,142,698 | $5,451,115 |
Kartemquin Educational Films Chicago, IL | $3,174,379 | $4,498,578 |
Full Spectrum Features Nfp Chicago, IL | $1,176,346 | $2,082,694 |
The Historymakers Chicago, IL | $11,203,643 | $3,175,641 |
Filmscene Iowa City, IA | $4,227,743 | $1,496,173 |
Kindling Group Nfp Chicago, IL | $1,023,785 | $1,220,698 |
Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-Chicago Chicago, IL | $285,412 | $1,440,055 |
Facets-Multimedia Incorporated Chicago, IL | $1,131,562 | $1,233,585 |
Fresh Films Rock Island, IL | $1,182,090 | $1,432,613 |
Chicago Filmmakers Chicago, IL | $2,683,095 | $764,058 |
Indianapolis Film Project Inc Indianapolis, IN | $6,275,341 | $997,400 |