CHICAGO MEDIA PROJECT
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2024 · Form 990 · revenue $865K · expenses $772K · assets $335K
- EIN
- 46-5739978
- Address
- 301 W GRAND AVENUE 170, CHICAGO, IL 60654-4640
- Website
- WWW.WEARECMP.ORG
- NTEE code
- W99 Public, Society Benefit N.E.C. (Public and Societal Benefit) published (IRS Business Master File)
- Exempt type
- 501(c)(3): charitable, religious, educational, scientific or literary (corporation)
- Ruling date
- September 2014 (when the IRS recognized its exemption)
- IRS status
- Exempt (unconditional) (IRS Business Master File) IRS data ↗
- Tax-deductible donations
- Yes: listed in IRS Publication 78 (public charity) Pub 78 ↗
- Foundation status
- Public charity supported by the public (170(b)(1)(a)(vi))
- Cross-check
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Mission
TO IMPACT SOCIETY THROUGH THE POWERFUL TOOLS OF MEDIA AND FILM. WE ARE A RESOURCE FOR UNITING INDIVIDUALS INTERESTED IN MEDIA AND DEVELOPING A CORE GROUP OF INFORMED CITIZENS.
Each tax year counts once: when a return was amended, only the latest return for that period is used below (superseded returns stay listed, greyed, under Finances).
People paid by the organization
3 people paid across every filing: current people first, then by total pay from this organization. Organizations counts every nonprofit each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Latest year pay | Total pay from here | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Paula Froehle | CEO | 2015-2024 | $147,126 | $1,636,731 | 1 |
| Steven Cohen | BOARD CHAIR | 2015-2024 | $2,500 | $32,500 | 1 |
| Samantha C Verhey (former) | COS&DIR OF MEM. | 2021-2023 | $114,149 | $320,356 | 1 |
Officers and directors, no compensation reported
23 people listed on the returns with $0 (or no amount) in every compensation column: current people first. Hours are as filed on the latest return each person appears on.
| Name | Latest title | Years | Hrs/wk (latest) | Compensation | Organizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel O Ash | Director | 2022-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Deborah Danson | Director | 2021-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Vicky Hayman | Director | 2023-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ben O'Keefe | Director | 2021-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Judy Wise | Director | 2017-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ken Nolan | Director | 2017-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Andrew Schwertfeger | Director | 2015-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Elena Valentine | Director | 2021-2024 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Vicki Heyman (former) | DIRECTOR | 2017-2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Erika Kelton (former) | DIRECTOR | 2020-2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Douglas Patinkin (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016-2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Ken Pelletier (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015-2022 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jason Delane Lee (former) | DIRECTOR - UNTIL 07/2021 | 2016-2021 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Tom Foster (former) | DIRECTOR - UNTIL 12/2021 | 2020-2021 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Yvonne Lee (former) | DIRECTOR - UNTIL 07/2021 | 2016-2021 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Robert Pasin (former) | DIRECTOR - 07/2021 | 2020-2021 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Jen Westphal (former) | DIRECTOR - UNTIL 07/2021 | 2019-2021 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Sally Armbruster (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016-2018 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Matthew Soraci (former) | DIRECTOR | 2016-2018 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Betsy Steinberg (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015-2017 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Brenda Robinson (former) | DIRECTOR | 2017 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| Heather Bollinger (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015-2016 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
| John Corrigan (former) | DIRECTOR | 2015 | 2 | $0 reported | 1 |
People by year
2024 · 10 people listed · 2 paid, $150K · 6 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAULA FROEHLE | CEO | 40 | $138,914 | $0 | $8,212 | $147,126 | 1 |
| STEVEN COHEN | BOARD CHAIR | 20 | $2,500 | $0 | $0 | $2,500 | 1 |
| DANIEL O ASH | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEBORAH DANSON | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| VICKY HAYMAN | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BEN O'KEEFE | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY WISE | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEN NOLAN | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW SCHWERTFEGER | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELENA VALENTINE | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2023 · 11 people listed · 3 paid, $344K · 5 employees
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAULA FROEHLE | CEO | 40 | $177,650 | $0 | $22,030 | $199,680 | 1 |
| SAMANTHA C VERHEY | COS&DIR OF MEM. | 40 | $109,325 | $0 | $4,824 | $114,149 | 1 |
| STEVEN COHEN | BOARD CHAIR | 20 | $30,000 | $0 | $0 | $30,000 | 1 |
| DANIEL O ASH | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEBORAH DANSON | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| VICKY HAYMAN | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BEN O'KEEFE | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY WISE | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEN NOLAN | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW SCHWERTFEGER | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELENA VALENTINE | Director | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2022 · 13 people listed · 2 paid, $328K · 5 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAULA FROEHLE | CEO | 40 | $206,194 | $0 | $15,664 | $221,858 | 1 |
| SAMANTHA VERHEY | COS AND DIR. OF MEM. RELATIONS | 40 | $103,499 | $0 | $2,469 | $105,968 | 1 |
| STEVEN COHEN | BOARD CHAIR | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DANIEL O ASH | DIRECTOR - AS OF 06/22 | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEBORAH DANSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| VICKI HEYMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ERIKA KELTON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BEN O'KEEFE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DOUGLAS PATINKIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEN PELLETIER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW SCHWERTFEGER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELENA VALENTINE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY WISE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2021 · 18 people listed · 2 paid, $342K · 6 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAULA FROEHLE | CEO | 40 | $222,910 | $0 | $18,709 | $241,619 | 1 |
| SAMANTHA VERHEY | COS AND DIR. OF MEM. RELATIONS | 40 | $96,968 | $0 | $3,271 | $100,239 | 1 |
| STEVEN COHEN | BOARD CHAIR | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DEBORAH DANSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JASON DELANE LEE | DIRECTOR - UNTIL 07/2021 | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TOM FOSTER | DIRECTOR - UNTIL 12/2021 | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| VICKI HEYMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ERIKA KELTON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| YVONNE LEE | DIRECTOR - UNTIL 07/2021 | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEN NOLAN | DIRECTOR - UNTIL 07/2021 | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BEN O'KEEFE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT PASIN | DIRECTOR - 07/2021 | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DOUGLAS PATINKIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEN PELLETIER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW SCHWERTFEGER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ELENA VALENTINE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY WISE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEN WESTPHAL | DIRECTOR - UNTIL 07/2021 | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2020 · 13 people listed · 1 paid, $155K · 5 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAULA FROEHLE | CEO | 40 | $133,298 | $0 | $21,919 | $155,217 | 1 |
| STEVEN COHEN | BOARD CHAIR | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JASON DELANE LEE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| TOM FOSTER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| VICKI HEYMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ERIKA KELTON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| YVONNE LEE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEN NOLAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ROBERT PASIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DOUGLAS PATINKIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEN PELLETIER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW SCHWERTFEGER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY WISE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2019 · 11 people listed · 1 paid, $195K · 4 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAULA FROEHLE | CEO | 40 | $192,043 | $0 | $2,637 | $194,680 | 1 |
| STEVEN COHEN | BOARD CHAIR | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW SCHWERTFEGER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEN PELLETIER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DOUGLAS PATINKIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| YVONNE LEE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| VICKI HEYMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEN NOLAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY WISE | DIRECOTR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JASON DELANE LEE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JEN WESTPHAL | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2018 · 11 people listed · 1 paid, $128K · 3 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAULA FROEHLE | CEO | 40 | $128,040 | $0 | $0 | $128,040 | 1 |
| STEVEN COHEN | BOARD CHAIR | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW SCHWERTFEGER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEN PELLETIER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DOUGLAS PATINKIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SALLY ARMBRUSTER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| YVONNE LEE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MATTHEW SORACI | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| VICKI HEYMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEN NOLAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY WISE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2017 · 14 people listed · 1 paid, $127K · 3 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAULA FROEHLE | CEO | 40 | $127,011 | $0 | $0 | $127,011 | 1 |
| STEVEN COHEN | BOARD CHAIR | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW SCHWERTFEGER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BETSY STEINBERG | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEN PELLETIER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DOUGLAS PATINKIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SALLY ARMBRUSTER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| YVONNE LEE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JASON LEE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MATTHEW SORACI | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| VICKI HEYMAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEN NOLAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BRENDA ROBINSON | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JUDY WISE | DIRECOTR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2016 · 11 people listed · 1 paid, $110K · 2 employees · 6 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAULA FROEHLE | CEO | 40 | $109,500 | $0 | $0 | $109,500 | 1 |
| STEVEN COHEN | BOARD CHAIR | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW SCHWERTFEGER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BETSY STEINBERG | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEN PELLETIER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| HEATHER BOLLINGER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| DOUGLAS PATINKIN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| SALLY ARMBRUSTER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| YVONNE LEE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JASON LEE | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| MATTHEW SORACI | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
2015 · 7 people listed · 1 paid, $112K · 2 employees · 0 volunteers
| Name | Title | Hrs/wk | From org | From related | Other | Total | Orgs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PAULA FROEHLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $112,000 | $0 | $0 | $112,000 | 1 |
| STEVEN COHEN | BOARD CHAIR | 20 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| ANDREW SCHWERTFEGER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| BETSY STEINBERG | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| KEN PELLETIER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| JOHN CORRIGAN | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| HEATHER BOLLINGER | DIRECTOR | 2 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Highest-paid independent contractors
No independent contractors reported.
Who the money went to
Grants this organization reported paying: Schedule I Part II of the Form 990, or the grants-paid list on the 990-PF. Open a year for every recipient. Recipients link to their own page when the grant names an EIN we have (990-PF grants list no EIN, so those link only on an exact, unique name and state). Grants to individuals are counted; their names are not shown.
2024 · 2 grants to organizations · $40K
Listed grants add up to $40,000; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $90,586. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2023 · 3 grants to organizations · $65K
Listed grants add up to $65,000; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $89,008. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2022 · 11 grants to organizations · $204K
Listed grants add up to $203,853; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $233,982. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2021 · 3 grants to organizations · $40K
Listed grants add up to $39,500; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $50,410. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2020 · 7 grants to organizations · $95K
Listed grants add up to $94,560; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $123,157. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2019 · 16 grants to organizations · $344K
Listed grants add up to $344,105; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $389,705. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2018 · 9 grants to organizations · $178K
Listed grants add up to $178,100; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $239,650. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2017 · 4 grants to organizations · $45K
Listed grants add up to $45,000; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $131,235. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2016 · 2 grants to organizations · $26K
Listed grants add up to $26,000; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $53,250. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
2015 · 11 grants to organizations · $284K
Listed grants add up to $284,343; the return's “grants paid” expense line says $306,050. Returns can differ here (grants paid vs. accrued, items listed elsewhere); check the filing.
Negative amounts are returned or refunded grants; they are listed last and left out of the totals of grants paid.
Who gave
Contributor names are not public for this form type.
Public charities filing Form 990 or 990-EZ report large donors on Schedule B, but the IRS withholds their names and addresses from public copies. Private foundations (990-PF) are different: their contributors are public.
Finances
Newest first. Each filing: its name on one row, its figures on the row beneath. Greyed filings are superseded by a later return for the same period and are left out everywhere else on this page.
| Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Contributions | Program revenue | Officer pay | Employees | Volunteers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $864,819 | $771,720 | $334,650 | -$349,786 | $841,295 | $13,525 | $141,414 | 6 | - |
| 2024 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $864,819 | $771,241 | $335,703 | -$349,304 | $831,295 | $23,525 | $141,414 | 6 | - |
| 2023 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,572,648 | $1,321,172 | $249,290 | -$437,273 | $859,365 | $713,058 | $207,650 | 5 | - |
| 2022 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $703,723 | $1,221,034 | $318,376 | -$688,790 | $652,023 | $11,949 | $327,826 | 5 | 0 |
| 2021 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $927,498 | $833,572 | $1,188,994 | -$93,941 | $880,384 | $244 | $341,858 | 6 | 0 |
| 2020 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $713,629 | $807,621 | $378,142 | -$209,270 | $624,424 | $0 | $133,298 | 5 | 0 |
| 2019 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $838,172 | $1,330,783 | $146,195 | -$125,174 | $845,724 | $0 | $192,043 | 4 | 0 |
| 2018 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $1,034,118 | $927,378 | $393,955 | $342,664 | $988,616 | $21,697 | $128,040 | 3 | 0 |
| 2017 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $905,650 | $657,086 | $413,811 | $285,400 | $805,934 | $96,332 | $127,011 | 3 | 0 |
| 2016 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $521,047 | $372,235 | $204,658 | $22,513 | $508,329 | $0 | $109,500 | 2 | 6 |
| 2015 · Form 990 | ||||||||
| $512,683 | $667,404 | $65,132 | -$126,299 | $512,683 | $0 | $112,000 | 2 | 0 |
Funders of this organization
40 grantors reported grants to this organization, $4,934,745 in all, tax years 2014 to 2025; the 25 largest shown (all 40). Exact: the grantor wrote this organization's EIN. Fuzzy: the grantor wrote only a name (foundations' 990-PF has no EIN field), matched to the same or a near-identical name in the same state; the name as filed is shown. From the latest return for each grantor and year, so amended returns aren't counted twice. CSV
| Grantor | Total given | Grants | Latest year's amount | Latest year | Years given | Type | Match | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN TEMPLETON FOUNDATION | $1,913,116 | 7 | $127,013 | 2024 | 2020-2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “CHICAGO MEDIA PROJECT” | show |
| FIDELITY INVESTMENTS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | $969,450 | 8 | $152,850 | 2024 | 2016, 2018-2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| THE CHICAGO COMMUNITY TRUST | $330,000 | 2 | $75,000 | 2022 | 2020, 2022 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| BASKIN FAMILY FOUNDATION | $255,303 | 12 | $70,000 | 2024 | 2019-2020, 2022-2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “CHICAGO MEDIA PROJECT” | show |
| MANAAKI FOUNDATION | $230,000 | 4 | $60,000 | 2024 | 2021-2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “CHICAGO MEDIA PROJECT” | show |
| GOLDMAN SACHS CHARITABLE GIFT FUND | $113,250 | 6 | $6,500 | 2024 | 2019-2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| STEPHEN W AND SUSAN M BAIRD FOUNDATION | $95,000 | 2 | $35,000 | 2024 | 2023-2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “CHICAGO MEDIA PROJECT” | show |
| BEST PORTION FOUNDATION | $87,500 | 5 | $25,000 | 2023 | 2015, 2020-2023 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “CHICAGO MEDIA PROJECT” | show |
| SWARTZ FOUNDATION TRUST | $75,177 | 2 | $52,545 | 2018 | 2016, 2018 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “CHICAGO MEDIA PROJECT” | show |
| SAINT PAUL & MINNESOTA FOUNDATION | $75,000 | 1 | $75,000 | 2018 | 2018 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| NATIONAL PHILANTHROPIC TR | $72,000 | 5 | $10,000 | 2024 | 2014-2015, 2019, 2023-2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| VITAL PROJECTS FUND INC | $70,000 | 1 | $70,000 | 2023 | 2023 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “CHICAGO MEDIA PROJECT” | show |
| DONOR ADVISED CHARITABLE GIVING | $59,880 | 5 | $15,000 | 2023 | 2014, 2017, 2020, 2022-2023 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| VICKI AND BRUCE HEYMAN FAMILY CHARITABLE TRUST | $57,500 | 1 | $57,500 | 2017 | 2017 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “CHICAGO MEDIA PROJECT CHICAGO MEDIA PROJECT” | show |
| OAK PARK-RIVER FOREST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | $50,000 | 3 | $25,000 | 2021 | 2018-2019, 2021 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| LEHMAN-STAMM FAMILY FUND | $47,500 | 4 | $17,500 | 2025 | 2023-2025 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “CHICAGO MEDIA PROJECT” | show |
| FIELD FOUNDATION OF ILLINOIS INC | $45,000 | 2 | $25,000 | 2024 | 2023-2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “CHICAGO MEDIA PROJECT” | show |
| VANGUARD CHARITABLE ENDOWMENT PROGRAM | $40,000 | 2 | $15,000 | 2024 | 2022, 2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| PAYPAL CHARITABLE GIVING FUND | $35,799 | 2 | $18,373 | 2022 | 2021-2022 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| SILICON VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | $35,000 | 1 | $35,000 | 2024 | 2024 | DAF sponsor | Exact | show |
| NCRC COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FUND INC | $35,000 | 1 | $35,000 | 2023 | 2023 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| POLSKY FOUNDATION | $33,452 | 2 | $18,452 | 2024 | 2022, 2024 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “Chicago Media Project” | show |
| ENTERTAINMENT 2 AFFECT CHANGE | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | 2024 | 2024 | Public charity | Exact | show |
| THE JOSEPH AND BESSIE FEINBERG FOUNDATION | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | 2023 | 2023 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “CHICAGO MEDIA PROJECT” | show |
| TARA HEALTH FOUNDATION | $25,000 | 1 | $25,000 | 2022 | 2022 | Private foundation | Fuzzy filed as “CHICAGO MEDIA PROJECT” | show |
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| CHICAGO POLICE FOUNDATION | IL | W99 | $1,334,628 | $608,983 | CHAIRMAN | $0 | Same NTEE code W99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| ONE ON ONE | IL | W99 | $1,565,437 | $1,587,078 | Director of Partnerships | $156,500 | Same NTEE code W99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| LOWER DESPLAINES WATERSHED GROUP | IL | W99 | $492,755 | $624,771 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code W99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| TRINITY IRISH DANCE COMPANY | IL | W99 | $521,134 | $669,230 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code W99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| FIELD READY INC | IL | W99 | $1,184,057 | $1,091,357 | President Executive Director | $0 | Same NTEE code W99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| THE PEOPLES LOBBY EDUCATION INSTITUTE | IL | W99 | $957,457 | $860,329 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $99,729 | Same NTEE code W99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| NORTHERN ILLINOIS JUSTICE FOR OUR NEIGHBORS | IL | W99 | $854,608 | $887,599 | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | $100,891 | Same NTEE code W99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| WSA INDUSTRY FUND | IL | W99 | $439,961 | $416,105 | PRESIDENT | $0 | Same NTEE code W99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| AJAY & ANSHU GUPTA FAMILY FOUNDATION INC | IL | W99 | $584,349 | $45,166 | DIRECTOR | $0 | Same NTEE code W99, revenue within 2x, same state |
| PROJECT EATS INC | NY | W99 | $1,378,064 | $1,562,522 | FOUNDER/PRESIDENT | $159,928 | Same NTEE code W99, revenue within 2x |
| PEAVEY PROJECT INC | VA | W99 | $437,628 | $342,624 | OFFICER | $117,087 | Same NTEE code W99, revenue within 2x |
| RURAL DIGITAL YOUTH RESILIENCY PROJECT INC | WV | W99 | $1,549,594 | $828,263 | PRESIDENT | $35,000 | Same NTEE code W99, revenue within 2x |
| EFFECTIVE INSTITUTIONS PROJECT INC | NY | W99 | $1,693,304 | $727,915 | Chief Executive Officer and Secretary | $160,000 | Same NTEE code W99, revenue within 2x |
| ROCK HILL COME-SEE-ME FESTIVAL INC | SC | W99 | $453,664 | $544,146 | Member | $0 | Same NTEE code W99, revenue within 2x |
| THE MAINSTAY FOUNDATION | MI | W99 | $1,046,787 | $855,423 | SECRETARY | $0 | Same NTEE code W99, revenue within 2x |
| RADIAN PLACEMATTERS INC | CO | W99 | $901,622 | $896,957 | EXECUTIVE DI | $125,984 | Same NTEE code W99, revenue within 2x |
| PROSPECT BUSINESS ASSOCIATION | MO | W99 | $658,578 | $593,652 | CEO | $126,250 | Same NTEE code W99, revenue within 2x |
| MOVE NYC FOUNDATION INC | NY | W99 | $1,435,578 | $1,473,564 | CO-FOUNDER & CEO | $144,861 | Same NTEE code W99, revenue within 2x |
| PRIVACY RIGHTS CLEARINGHOUSE | CA | W99 | $497,292 | $444,658 | Executive Director | $154,465 | Same NTEE code W99, revenue within 2x |
| MACCANON BROWN HOMELESS SANCTUARY INC | WI | W99 | $1,427,574 | $758,080 | President CEO | $28,652 | Same NTEE code W99, revenue within 2x |
| SOLID GROUND EQUINE ASSISTED ACTIVITIES AND THEAPY CENTER | OR | W99 | $566,826 | $578,808 | DIRECTOR | $78,840 | Same NTEE code W99, revenue within 2x |
| BEAVER FALLS COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | PA | W99 | $539,992 | $507,522 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code W99, revenue within 2x |
| PROFESSIONALS FOR CHARITY | IA | W99 | $521,160 | $165,651 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code W99, revenue within 2x |
| MARINCREATES | CA | W99 | $1,389,741 | $699,796 | SECRETARY | $0 | Same NTEE code W99, revenue within 2x |
| NAMI WESTERN NEVADA | NV | W99 | $1,567,920 | $1,528,553 | President | $0 | Same NTEE code W99, revenue within 2x |
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Every expense line on each return, biggest first: Form 990 Part IX (with its program, management and fundraising columns), 990-EZ Part I, or 990-PF Part I. Event marks lines the organization itself describes as events. “Events” in each summary adds those lines, conferences and meetings, and the direct costs of fundraising events. Unusual is not the same as improper. Many of these patterns have ordinary explanations. Check the filing.
2024 · Form 990 · $771,720 spent · pay $362,793 · grants $90,586 · events $95,146
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $151,653 | $103,124 | $48,529 | - | 19.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $141,414 | $96,162 | $45,252 | - | 18.3% | |
| Fees: other services | $108,475 | - | $108,475 | - | 14.1% | |
| Other (as described) Event | EVENT RELATED | $95,146 | $95,146 | - | - | 12.3% |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $90,586 | $90,586 | - | - | 11.7% | |
| Payroll taxes | $69,726 | $47,413 | $22,313 | - | 9.0% | |
| Travel | $31,035 | - | $31,035 | - | 4.0% | |
| Occupancy | $19,392 | $13,187 | $6,205 | - | 2.5% | |
| Other (as described) | COMPUTER RELATED | $18,843 | - | $18,843 | - | 2.4% |
| Interest | $15,975 | - | $15,975 | - | 2.1% | |
| Other (as described) | FORGIVENESS OF DEBT | $13,256 | - | $13,256 | - | 1.7% |
| Other (as described) | SPONSORSHIPS ISSUED | $5,000 | $5,000 | - | - | 0.6% |
| All other expenses | $4,962 | - | $4,529 | $433 | 0.6% | |
| Insurance | $4,391 | - | $4,391 | - | 0.6% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,071 | - | $1,071 | - | 0.1% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $795 | - | $795 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $771,720 | 100% |
2023 · Form 990 · $1,321,172 spent · pay $520,781 · grants $89,008 · events $220,754
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $207,650 | $141,202 | $66,448 | - | 15.7% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $207,417 | $141,043 | $66,374 | - | 15.7% | |
| Occupancy | $106,983 | $106,983 | - | - | 8.1% | |
| Payroll taxes | $105,714 | $71,886 | $33,828 | - | 8.0% | |
| Fees: other services | $101,830 | $17,881 | $83,949 | - | 7.7% | |
| Other (as described) | HONORARIA | $100,000 | $100,000 | - | - | 7.6% |
| Other (as described) Event | EVENT RELATED | $92,249 | $92,249 | - | - | 7.0% |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $89,008 | $89,008 | - | - | 6.7% | |
| Travel | $72,214 | $34,919 | $37,295 | - | 5.5% | |
| Other (as described) Event | AUCTION | $65,913 | $65,913 | - | - | 5.0% |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $62,592 | $62,592 | - | - | 4.7% | |
| All other expenses | $47,939 | $26,807 | $6,919 | $14,213 | 3.6% | |
| Other (as described) | COMPUTER RELATED | $22,322 | - | $22,322 | - | 1.7% |
| Advertising and promotion | $19,650 | $13,590 | $6,060 | - | 1.5% | |
| Interest | $14,473 | - | $14,473 | - | 1.1% | |
| Insurance | $4,147 | - | $4,147 | - | 0.3% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,071 | - | $1,071 | - | 0.1% | |
| Total | $1,321,172 | 100% |
2022 · Form 990 · $1,221,034 spent · pay $483,378 · grants $233,982 · events $19,207
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $327,826 | $294,503 | $33,323 | - | 26.8% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $210,568 | $210,568 | - | - | 17.2% | |
| Travel | $106,842 | $55,797 | $51,045 | - | 8.8% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $103,533 | $10,354 | $93,179 | - | 8.5% | |
| Fees: management | $71,507 | $36,507 | $35,000 | - | 5.9% | |
| Fees: other services | $67,348 | $53,098 | $14,250 | - | 5.5% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $45,114 | $30,647 | $14,467 | - | 3.7% | |
| Occupancy | $41,768 | $28,402 | $13,366 | - | 3.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $41,450 | - | $41,450 | - | 3.4% | |
| Payroll taxes | $31,631 | $21,487 | $10,144 | - | 2.6% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $23,414 | $23,414 | - | - | 1.9% | |
| Other (as described) Event | COMM EVNT: EVENT EXP | $19,207 | $19,207 | - | - | 1.6% |
| Other (as described) | COMM EVNT: CATERING | $18,273 | $18,273 | - | - | 1.5% |
| Other employee benefits | $17,986 | $1,621 | $16,365 | - | 1.5% | |
| Information technology | $16,771 | - | $16,771 | - | 1.4% | |
| Other (as described) | MEMB EVNT: PROGRAM COST | $16,427 | $16,427 | - | - | 1.3% |
| Interest | $16,242 | - | $16,242 | - | 1.3% | |
| Office expenses | $12,959 | - | $12,959 | - | 1.1% | |
| Other (as described) | COMM EVNT: PROGRAM COST | $11,610 | $11,610 | - | - | 1.0% |
| All other expenses | $10,171 | $9,629 | $542 | - | 0.8% | |
| Insurance | $4,884 | - | $4,884 | - | 0.4% | |
| Pension plan contributions | $2,402 | $732 | $1,670 | - | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,150 | - | $1,150 | - | 0.1% | |
| Depreciation and depletion | $1,071 | - | $1,071 | - | 0.1% | |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $880 | - | - | $880 | 0.1% | |
| Total | $1,221,034 | 100% |
2021 · Form 990 · $833,572 spent · pay $476,560 · grants $50,410 · events $32,621
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $341,858 | $245,211 | $96,647 | - | 41.0% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $94,572 | $48,854 | $45,718 | - | 11.3% | |
| Fees: management | $56,974 | $12,000 | $44,974 | - | 6.8% | |
| Fees: accounting | $44,300 | - | $44,300 | - | 5.3% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $40,410 | $40,410 | - | - | 4.8% | |
| Fees: other services | $33,329 | $33,329 | - | - | 4.0% | |
| Other (as described) | MEMB EVNT: PROGRAM COST | $32,895 | $32,895 | - | - | 3.9% |
| Other (as described) Event | MEMB EVNT: EVENT EXP | $32,621 | $32,621 | - | - | 3.9% |
| Payroll taxes | $26,578 | $21,526 | $5,052 | - | 3.2% | |
| Office expenses | $22,772 | - | $22,772 | - | 2.7% | |
| Travel | $19,831 | $3,564 | $16,267 | - | 2.4% | |
| Interest | $15,467 | - | $15,467 | - | 1.9% | |
| Other (as described) | COMM EVNT: SPACE RENTAL | $14,479 | $14,479 | - | - | 1.7% |
| Information technology | $10,729 | - | $10,729 | - | 1.3% | |
| Other employee benefits | $10,703 | $8,687 | $2,016 | - | 1.3% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $10,247 | $2,177 | $8,070 | - | 1.2% | |
| Grants outside the US | $10,000 | $10,000 | - | - | 1.2% | |
| Insurance | $4,284 | - | $4,284 | - | 0.5% | |
| Other (as described) | COMM EVNT: CATERING | $3,551 | $3,551 | - | - | 0.4% |
| Pension plan contributions | $2,849 | $1,176 | $1,673 | - | 0.3% | |
| All other expenses | $2,541 | - | $2,541 | - | 0.3% | |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $1,299 | - | - | $1,299 | 0.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $1,283 | - | $1,283 | - | 0.2% | |
| Total | $833,572 | 100% |
2020 · Form 990 · $807,621 spent · pay $418,604 · grants $123,157 · events $0
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other salaries and wages | $418,604 | $284,651 | $133,953 | - | 51.8% | |
| Fees: management | $131,080 | $85,080 | $46,000 | - | 16.2% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $100,438 | $100,438 | - | - | 12.4% | |
| Travel | $37,610 | $19,181 | $18,429 | - | 4.7% | |
| Fees: other services | $34,388 | $34,388 | - | - | 4.3% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $22,719 | $22,719 | - | - | 2.8% | |
| Occupancy | $20,292 | $13,799 | $6,493 | - | 2.5% | |
| Office expenses | $11,608 | - | $11,608 | - | 1.4% | |
| Interest | $10,752 | - | $10,752 | - | 1.3% | |
| Information technology | $7,743 | - | $7,743 | - | 1.0% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,608 | - | $6,608 | - | 0.8% | |
| Insurance | $3,666 | - | $3,666 | - | 0.5% | |
| Fees: professional fundraisers | $1,916 | - | - | $1,916 | 0.2% | |
| Other (as described) | OTHER FEES | $197 | - | $197 | - | 0.0% |
| Total | $807,621 | 100% |
2019 · Form 990 · $1,330,783 spent · pay $418,155 · grants $389,705 · events $50,778
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $361,343 | $361,343 | - | - | 27.2% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $192,043 | $134,430 | $57,613 | - | 14.4% | |
| Fees: other services | $168,160 | $167,160 | $1,000 | - | 12.6% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $158,087 | $97,868 | $60,219 | - | 11.9% | |
| Travel | $77,435 | $48,989 | $28,446 | - | 5.8% | |
| Other (as described) Event | EVENT EXPENSES | $50,193 | $50,193 | - | - | 3.8% |
| Occupancy | $44,696 | $30,393 | $14,303 | - | 3.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $44,286 | - | $44,286 | - | 3.3% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM COSTS | $30,484 | $30,484 | - | - | 2.3% |
| Pension plan contributions | $26,463 | $20,464 | $5,999 | - | 2.0% | |
| Other (as described) | CATERING AND MEALS | $25,938 | $22,596 | $3,342 | - | 1.9% |
| Advertising and promotion | $24,940 | - | $24,940 | - | 1.9% | |
| Payroll taxes | $23,662 | $17,724 | $5,938 | - | 1.8% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $22,719 | $22,719 | - | - | 1.7% | |
| Other employee benefits | $17,900 | $13,859 | $4,041 | - | 1.3% | |
| Other (as described) | SPACE RENTAL FEES | $16,889 | $16,889 | - | - | 1.3% |
| Fees: legal | $11,350 | - | $11,350 | - | 0.9% | |
| Information technology | $11,344 | - | $11,344 | - | 0.9% | |
| All other expenses | $7,268 | $126 | $3,761 | $3,381 | 0.5% | |
| Grants outside the US | $5,643 | $5,643 | - | - | 0.4% | |
| Office expenses | $5,584 | - | $5,584 | - | 0.4% | |
| Insurance | $3,246 | - | $3,246 | - | 0.2% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $585 | - | $585 | - | 0.0% | |
| Interest | $525 | - | $525 | - | 0.0% | |
| Total | $1,330,783 | 100% |
2018 · Form 990 · $927,378 spent · pay $199,851 · grants $239,650 · events $122,955
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $192,400 | $192,400 | - | - | 20.7% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $128,040 | $87,067 | $40,973 | - | 13.8% | |
| Other (as described) Event | FILM FESTIVAL EXPENSES | $120,272 | $120,272 | - | - | 13.0% |
| Fees: other services | $72,637 | $71,525 | $1,112 | - | 7.8% | |
| Other (as described) | PROGRAM EXPENSES | $64,255 | $64,255 | - | - | 6.9% |
| All other expenses | $59,807 | $13,223 | $30,420 | $16,164 | 6.4% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $47,250 | $47,250 | - | - | 5.1% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $46,347 | $31,516 | $14,831 | - | 5.0% | |
| Fees: accounting | $43,313 | - | $43,313 | - | 4.7% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $40,380 | $9,256 | $31,124 | - | 4.4% | |
| Occupancy | $26,850 | $18,258 | $8,592 | - | 2.9% | |
| Travel | $24,365 | $24,365 | - | - | 2.6% | |
| Payroll taxes | $14,008 | $9,525 | $4,483 | - | 1.5% | |
| Other employee benefits | $11,456 | $7,790 | $3,666 | - | 1.2% | |
| Fees: legal | $9,065 | - | $9,065 | - | 1.0% | |
| Information technology | $7,029 | - | $7,029 | - | 0.8% | |
| Office expenses | $5,854 | - | $5,854 | - | 0.6% | |
| Insurance | $3,442 | - | $3,442 | - | 0.4% | |
| Interest | $2,812 | - | $2,812 | - | 0.3% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $2,683 | $2,683 | - | - | 0.3% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES | $2,581 | - | $2,581 | - | 0.3% |
| Other (as described) | BANK AND CREDIT CARD FEES | $2,532 | - | $2,532 | - | 0.3% |
| Total | $927,378 | 100% |
2017 · Form 990 · $657,086 spent · pay $168,232 · grants $131,235 · events $127,204
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $127,011 | $88,908 | $38,103 | - | 19.3% | |
| Other (as described) Event | FILM FESTIVAL EXPENSES | $113,400 | $113,400 | - | - | 17.3% |
| Grants to US individuals | $72,250 | $72,250 | - | - | 11.0% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $58,985 | $58,985 | - | - | 9.0% | |
| Fees: other services | $57,144 | $49,644 | - | $7,500 | 8.7% | |
| Travel | $48,794 | $48,794 | - | - | 7.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $40,314 | $26,096 | $14,218 | - | 6.1% | |
| Other (as described) | CATERING AND MEALS | $22,344 | $21,465 | - | $879 | 3.4% |
| Other salaries and wages | $20,310 | $14,217 | $6,093 | - | 3.1% | |
| All other expenses | $14,174 | $14,174 | - | - | 2.2% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $13,804 | $625 | $13,179 | - | 2.1% | |
| Payroll taxes | $12,192 | $7,889 | $4,303 | - | 1.9% | |
| Information technology | $11,396 | - | $11,396 | - | 1.7% | |
| Fees: accounting | $9,000 | - | $9,000 | - | 1.4% | |
| Other employee benefits | $8,719 | $6,936 | $1,783 | - | 1.3% | |
| Office expenses | $5,929 | - | $5,929 | - | 0.9% | |
| Interest | $4,346 | - | $4,346 | - | 0.7% | |
| Insurance | $4,029 | - | $4,029 | - | 0.6% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES | $3,604 | - | $3,604 | - | 0.5% |
| Other (as described) | BANK AND CREDIT CARD FEES | $3,300 | - | $3,300 | - | 0.5% |
| Occupancy | $3,231 | $2,197 | $1,034 | - | 0.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $2,810 | - | $2,810 | - | 0.4% | |
| Total | $657,086 | 100% |
2016 · Form 990 · $372,235 spent · pay $163,517 · grants $53,250 · events $34,591
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $109,500 | $97,530 | $11,970 | - | 29.4% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $40,425 | $4,419 | $36,006 | - | 10.9% | |
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $38,250 | $38,250 | - | - | 10.3% | |
| Travel | $32,819 | $32,819 | - | - | 8.8% | |
| Other (as described) | OUTSIDE CONTRACT SERVICES | $31,679 | - | $31,679 | - | 8.5% |
| Advertising and promotion | $30,272 | - | $30,272 | - | 8.1% | |
| Grants to US individuals | $15,000 | $15,000 | - | - | 4.0% | |
| Payroll taxes | $13,592 | $13,592 | - | - | 3.7% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $12,904 | $12,904 | - | - | 3.5% | |
| Fees: legal | $10,500 | - | $10,500 | - | 2.8% | |
| All other expenses | $8,772 | $852 | $7,584 | $336 | 2.4% | |
| Fees: accounting | $7,300 | - | $7,300 | - | 2.0% | |
| Other (as described) | BANK AND CREDIT CARD FEES | $6,314 | - | $6,314 | - | 1.7% |
| Occupancy | $4,055 | - | $4,055 | - | 1.1% | |
| Information technology | $2,213 | - | $2,213 | - | 0.6% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES | $2,198 | - | $2,198 | - | 0.6% |
| Office expenses | $2,144 | - | $2,144 | - | 0.6% | |
| Interest | $1,706 | - | $1,706 | - | 0.5% | |
| Other (as described) | PRINTING EXPENSE | $1,612 | - | $1,612 | - | 0.4% |
| Insurance | $980 | - | $980 | - | 0.3% | |
| Fundraising events Event | direct expenses; gross income $34,257 | $21,687 | reported apart | |||
| Total | $372,235 | 100% |
2015 · Form 990 · $667,404 spent · pay $165,582 · grants $306,050 · events $37,008
| Line | As described | Total | Program | Management | Fundraising | Share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grants to US organizations and governments | $306,050 | $306,050 | - | - | 45.9% | |
| Pay: officers, directors, trustees, key employees | $112,000 | $89,600 | $22,400 | - | 16.8% | |
| Travel | $56,088 | $56,088 | - | - | 8.4% | |
| Other salaries and wages | $42,350 | $8,470 | $33,880 | - | 6.3% | |
| Conferences, conventions and meetings | $37,008 | $37,008 | - | - | 5.5% | |
| All other expenses | $36,357 | - | $28,095 | $8,262 | 5.4% | |
| Advertising and promotion | $21,214 | - | $21,214 | - | 3.2% | |
| Other (as described) | OUTSIDE CONTRACT SERVICES | $11,850 | - | $11,850 | - | 1.8% |
| Payroll taxes | $11,232 | $11,232 | - | - | 1.7% | |
| Other (as described) | SUPPLIES | $10,422 | - | $10,422 | - | 1.6% |
| Fees: legal | $7,854 | - | $7,854 | - | 1.2% | |
| Fees: accounting | $5,530 | - | $5,530 | - | 0.8% | |
| Other (as described) | PRINTING EXPENSE | $2,891 | - | $2,891 | - | 0.4% |
| Office expenses | $2,380 | - | $2,380 | - | 0.4% | |
| Occupancy | $1,792 | - | $1,792 | - | 0.3% | |
| Insurance | $1,385 | - | $1,385 | - | 0.2% | |
| Information technology | $601 | - | $601 | - | 0.1% | |
| Other (as described) | PAYROLL PROCESSING | $400 | - | $400 | - | 0.1% |
| Total | $667,404 | 100% |
Federal grants and contracts
Awards from USAspending.gov to a recipient with this organization's name and zip code. Obligations by federal fiscal year (October to September); each award links to its page on usaspending.gov.
| Fiscal year | Grants and other assistance | Contracts | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $25,000 | $0 | 1 |
| 2021 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
| 2020 | $0 | $0 | 1 |
Largest awards · 1 shown
| Year | Agency | Kind | Program | Description | Obligated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | National Endowment for the Arts | Grant or other assistance | PROMOTION OF THE ARTS GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS 45.024 | PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT SHIFTING VOICES A PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVE FOR UNDERREPRESENTED FILMMAKERS. | $25,000 |
State business registration
- CHICAGO MEDIA PROJECT IL, Employee benefit plan sponsor (Form 5500), Filed for plan year 2025
The same business name in the same state, from the state’s official registry data.
Also on this site Fuzzy
| Record | Name as filed | Where | Dataset | Matched by |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plan sponsor | CHICAGO MEDIA PROJECT | IL | Form 5500 (employee benefit plans) | EIN (EXACT) |
Matched by name (and state) or EIN only; a shared name is not proof of the same person or organization.
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