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EIN 84-1634391

Chicago Film Archives NFP

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Year formed
2004
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A31: Film, Video
Description
Chicago Film Archives NFP collects, preserves, and provides access to over 40,000 Midwest films, supporting research, exhibition, and cultural preservation globally.
Total revenues
$648,456
2023
Total expenses
$565,515
2023
Total assets
$646,606
2023
Num. employees
5
2023

Program areas at Chicago Film Archives NFP

Collections management and preservation of films which have historical significance

Who funds Chicago Film Archives NFP

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
DEW FoundationCfa Post Pandemix Capacity$80,000
Morrison-Shearer FoundationGeneral Purposes$15,000
National Film Preservation Foundation (NFPF)Film Preservation$10,210
...and 2 more grants received

Personnel at Chicago Film Archives NFP

NameTitleCompensation
Nancy WatrousFounder and Executive Director$70,748
Rebecca HallDirector of Communications and Operations
Mickey GralDirector of Client Services and Office Operations
Olivia BablerDirector of Film Transfer Operations
David ZerlinSecretary$0
...and 8 more key personnel

Financials for Chicago Film Archives NFP

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$274,679
Program services$267,416
Investment income and dividends$4,643
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$101,718
Total revenues$648,456

Form 990s for Chicago Film Archives NFP

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-03-02990View PDF
2022-122023-03-27990View PDF
2021-122022-03-11990View PDF
2020-122021-05-20990View PDF
2019-122021-04-05990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

Organizations like Chicago Film Archives NFP

OrganizationLocationRevenue
OxfilmOxford, MS$176,610
The Picture House Regional Film CenterPelham, NY$1,814,922
The Bronx Documentary CenterBronx, NY$925,174
Scarecrow VideoSeattle, WA$767,163
Florida Film InstituteNorth Miami, FL$346,118
Berkeley Film FoundationBerkeley, CA$329,019
Anthology Film ArchivesNew York, NY$778,821
Upstate FilmsRhinebeck, NY$1,388,405
Greater Cleveland Film CommissionCleveland, OH$662,379
Robinson Film CenterShreveport, LA$906,532
Data update history
December 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
November 26, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Morrison-Shearer Foundation
May 27, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $7,000 from Shulman-Rochambeau Charitable Foundation
December 30, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $60,000 from DEW Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
EducationArts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
329 W 18th St 610
Chicago, IL 60616
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
chicagofilmarchives.org/ 
Phone
(312) 243-1808
IRS details
EIN
84-1634391
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2004
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A31: Film, Video
NAICS code, primary
512110: Motion Picture and Video Production
Parent/child status
Independent
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