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EIN 82-1034324

Sisters in Cinema NFP

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
5
City
Chicago
State
Illinois
Year formed
2014
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A31: Film, Video
Description
To center and celebrate Black girls, women, and gender non-conforming media makers, providing programs designed to educate, raise visibility, and support and serve our communities.
Total revenues
$336,953
2023
Total expenses
$564,799
2023
Total assets
$1,839,654
2023
Num. employees
5
2023

Program areas at Sisters in Cinema NFP

Various programs were provided to acheive the organization's mission: The Sisters in Cinema Documentary Fellowship, Black Lesbian Writers Room, The Sisters Screening Series, The Sister Social, The Sisters In Cinema Newsroom, Sisters In Cinema Productions

Who funds Sisters in Cinema NFP

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The Ford FoundationGeneral Support$200,000
John D and Catherine T MacArthur FoundationIn Support of General Operations$150,000
Field Foundation of IllinoisOperating - Funding for Ongoing Operations of the Organization$50,000
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at Sisters in Cinema NFP

NameTitleCompensation
Yvonne WelbonFounder and Chief Executive Officer$100,000
Whitney SpencerDirector of Production and Partnerships
Samira AbderahmanDirector of the Sisters in Cinema Media Arts Center
Sarah OberholtzerProgram Manager
Christina SmithTreasurer$0
...and 2 more key personnel

Financials for Sisters in Cinema NFP

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$277,096
Program services$47,322
Investment income and dividends$8,062
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$4,473
Total revenues$336,953

Form 990s for Sisters in Cinema NFP

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-06-05990View PDF
2022-122023-03-12990View PDF
2021-122022-10-27990View PDF
2020-122021-06-25990View PDF
2019-122021-02-22990View PDF
...and 2 more Form 990s

Organizations like Sisters in Cinema NFP

OrganizationLocationRevenue
OxfilmOxford, MS$176,610
Stockade WorksKingston, NY$467,558
Berkshire Film and Media CollaborativePittsfield, MA$275,290
The Big Picture AlliancePhiladelphia, PA$956,684
Mirabel PicturesSan Francisco, CA$396,701
Monterey County Film CommissionMonterey, CA$238,200
Buffalo Media ResourcesBuffalo, NY$471,221
Afme FoundationAlbuquerque, NM$89,958
Canyon Cinema FoundationSan Francisco, CA$177,150
The Frida CinemaSanta Ana, CA$1,520,868
Data update history
September 21, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from The Chicago Community Trust
August 14, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Poetry Foundation
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Field Foundation of Illinois
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
7140 S Yates Blvd
Chicago, IL 60649
Metro area
Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN-WI
County
Cook County, IL
Website URL
sistersincinema.com/ 
Phone
(336) 303-1260
IRS details
EIN
82-1034324
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2014
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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