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Who funds Independent Film Alliance
EIN 47-3579236 · Chicago, IL
Independent Film Alliance of Chicago, IL (EIN 47-3579236) was named as a grant recipient by 6 funders in 8 grants paid totaling $174,000 in tax years 2020–2025, as reported on the funders' Forms 990-PF and 990 Schedule I. Each edge was resolved to this EIN at the match tier shown. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03.
Grants received
$174,000
8 grants paid
Funders
6
distinct grantmakers
Tax years
2020–2025
as reported by funders
Approved for future payment
$150,000
not included in grants received
Funders
| Funder | State | Match | Grants | Total paid | Latest year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Field Foundation of Illinois 36-6059408 | IL | B | 3 | $120,000 | 2025 |
| The Lef Foundation 68-0070194 | CA | C | 1 | $25,000 | 2022 |
| The Chicago Community Trust 36-2167000 | IL | A | 1 | $12,000 | 2020 |
| Forefront 23-7376023 | IL | A | 1 | $7,000 | 2022 |
| Alexander S Pissios Family Foundation 93-2137305 | IL | B | 1 | $5,000 | 2023 |
| Giving Is Better 84-2173428 | IL | C | 1 | $5,000 | 2022 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Grants
The 10 most recent grants naming this organization.
| Tax year | Funder | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Field Foundation of Illinois | Independent Film Alliance Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | approved, future | CAPACITY - FUNDING TO INCREASE TO THE ORGANIZATION'S CAPABILITIES OR EFFECTIVENESS FOR FISCALLY SPONSORED FERTILE GROUND FACTORY LLC | 202620759349101002 |
| 2025 | Field Foundation of Illinois | Independent Film Alliance Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | CAPACITY - FUNDING TO INCREASE TO THE ORGANIZATION'S CAPABILITIES OR EFFECTIVENESS FOR FISCALLY SPONSORED FERTILE GROUND FACTORY LLC | 202620759349101002 |
| 2024 | Field Foundation of Illinois | Independent Film Alliance Chicago, IL | B | $100,000 | approved, future | CAPACITY - FUNDING TO INCREASE TO THE ORGANIZATION'S CAPABILITIES OR EFFECTIVENESS FOR FISCALLY SPONSORED FERTILE GROUND FACTORY LLC | 202530769349100513 |
| 2024 | Field Foundation of Illinois | Independent Film Alliance Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | CAPACITY - FUNDING TO INCREASE TO THE ORGANIZATION'S CAPABILITIES OR EFFECTIVENESS FOR FISCALLY SPONSORED FERTILE GROUND FACTORY LLC | 202530769349100513 |
| 2024 | Field Foundation of Illinois | Independent Film Alliance Chicago, IL | B | $20,000 | paid | FIELD FOUNDATION SPECIAL CONSIDERATION FOR FISCALLY SPONSORED FERTILE GROUND FACTORY LLC | 202530769349100513 |
| 2023 | Alexander S Pissios Family Foundation | Independent Film Alliance Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | GENERAL PURPOSE | 202432989349100628 |
| 2022 | The Lef Foundation | Independent Film Alliance Chicago Chicago, IL | C | $25,000 | paid | PROGRAM SUPPORT OF WYNNE HANNAN'S PROJECT CAIRO, IL PROJECT | 202311359349103456 |
| 2022 | Forefront | Independent Film Alliance Chicago Chicago, IL | A | $7,000 | paid | CHICAGO INDEPENDENT FILM COALITION | 202341319349306354 |
| 2022 | Giving Is Better | Independent Film Alliance Chicago Chicago, IL | C | $5,000 | paid | nonrestricted | 202311359349103011 |
| 2020 | The Chicago Community Trust | Stage 18 Chicago, IL | A | $12,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202112239349302351 |
Match tier: A Reported EIN · B Exact name and place · C Strong name match · D Probable name match · U Unresolved. Tiers C and D are inferred, not reported; see how matching works.
Recipient matching for this dataset version has not yet completed its independent precision check. Tier A rows carry the EIN the filer reported; tiers B–D are inferred and should be read as leads until the check is published on the methodology page.
Derived from IRS Form 990-PF and Form 990 Schedule I e-file XML filed by the funders shown; this organization's identity from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File. Dataset version 2026.09.0, built 2026-09-03. The rows as Parquet: manifest.
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