EIN 36-2545170

Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-Chicago

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
69
Year formed
1964
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Chicago-based film organization fostering cultural communication through festivals, screenings, and education outreach programs like CineYouth.
Total revenues
$1,623,282
2023
Total expenses
$1,601,341
2023
Total assets
$503,042
2023
Num. employees
69
2023

Program areas at Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-Chicago

Festivals and screenings - includes the Chicago International Film Festival (held inoctober)which is north americas longest-running competitive International filmfestival and seeks out the best in International and independent cinema, discoveringnew talents and opening windows to a world of Film previously or otherwiseunavailable in Chicago. Also includes summer screenings program held may throughoctober, community cinema held october-december, and members screenings and chicagoindustry exchange programs held year-round.
Education Outreach - Includes CineYouth which is the Orgnaizations annual film festival showcasing short films made by filmmakers 22-years-old and younger from around the world. Created in 2005, CineYouth encourages the talent of young filmmakers and supports diverse youth voices by providing opportunities to have their work showcased, to learn about filmmaking from industry experts, and to network with their peers. Held annually in Chicago, CineYouth offers both in-theatre and online film screenings, filmmaking workshops, live Q&As, and more.

Who funds Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-Chicago

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
NCRC Community Development Fund (NCRC)Illinois Coronavirus Fiscal Recovery Funds$55,000
Robert and Penelope Steiner Family FoundationGeneral Fund$50,000
Schwab Charitable FundArts, Culture & Humanities$10,500
...and 6 more grants received

Personnel at Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-Chicago

NameTitleCompensation
Vivian TengManaging Director$69,500
Mimi PlaucheArtistic Director
Mikaela McParlanOperations Manager
Charles RiffenburgWeb Manager
Jackie O'ConnorSponsorship Manager
...and 13 more key personnel

Financials for Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-Chicago

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$689,150
Program services$894,767
Investment income and dividends$3
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$-223
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$5,704
Miscellaneous revenues$33,881
Total revenues$1,623,282

Form 990s for Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-Chicago

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-14990View PDF
2022-122023-10-30990View PDF
2021-122022-10-31990View PDF
2020-122021-10-12990View PDF
2019-122020-10-23990View PDF
...and 10 more Form 990s

Organizations like Chicago International Film Festival Inc Cinema-Chicago

OrganizationLocationRevenue
Santa Barbara International Film Festival (SBIFF)Santa Barbara, CA$6,119,704
Cinema St LouisSt Louis, MO$1,137,786
Loft CinemaTucson, AZ$2,867,210
OUTshine Film FestivalMiami, FL$567,346
The Roxy TheaterMissoula, MT$1,628,676
Milwaukee FilmMilwaukee, WI$4,987,558
FramelineSan Francisco, CA$2,399,180
American CinemathequeLos Angeles, CA$5,921,510
Images CinemaWilliamstown, MA$583,845
Aperture CinemaWinston Salem, NC$685,144
Data update history
January 7, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 4, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
October 22, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Robert and Penelope Steiner Family Foundation
October 19, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 10, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $5,000 from The Hall Charitable Trust
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
MembershipsState / local levelReceives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
212 W Van Buren St 400
Chicago, IL 60607
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
chicagofilmfestival.com/ 
Phone
(312) 683-0121
Facebook page
chicagofilmfestival 
IRS details
EIN
36-2545170
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1964
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A31: Film, Video
NAICS code, primary
7113: Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events
Parent/child status
Independent
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