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Who funds Sisters in Cinema
EIN 82-1034324 · Chicago, IL · NTEE A31
Sisters in Cinema of Chicago, IL (EIN 82-1034324) was named as a grant recipient by 20 funders in 52 grants paid totaling $2,103,224 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
$2,103,224
52 grants paid
Funders
20
distinct grantmakers
Tax years
2020–2025
as reported by funders
Approved for future payment
$1,216,500
not included in grants received
Funders
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 58 most recent grants naming this organization.
| Tax year | Funder | Recipient | Match | Amount | Type | Purpose | Source filing |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Field Foundation of Illinois | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | B | $22,000 | paid | PROJECT - FUNDING FOR A SPECIFIC PROJECT OR PROGRAM | 202620759349101002 |
| 2025 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | A | $10,000 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202601389349301700 |
| 2025 | Donor Advised Charitable Giving Inc | Sisters in Cinema Nfp Chicago, IL | A | $7,000 | paid | ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | 202611199349300601 |
| 2025 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | B | $800 | paid | Matching | 202641069349100149 |
| 2024 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | Sisters in Cinema Nfp Chicago, IL | C | $300,000 | paid | IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | 202503169349102460 |
| 2024 | The Ford Foundation | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | B | $225,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202513219349106006 |
| 2024 | The Ford Foundation | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | B | $225,000 | approved, future | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202513219349106006 |
| 2024 | The Ford Foundation | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | CORE SUPPORT FOR THE DETROIT FILMMAKER RESIDENCY TO BRING MIDWEST FILMMAKERS TO CHICAGO IN ORDER TO FOSTER NETWORKING, COMMUNITY AND CREATIVE ADVANCEMENT | 202513219349106006 |
| 2024 | Illumine Service Foundation Inc | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | A | $40,000 | paid | FILM/ECONOMIC OPPORT | 202503219349326095 |
| 2024 | Perspective Media Initiatives Inc | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | B | $40,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202502839349100430 |
| 2024 | The Chicago Community Trust | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | A | $27,500 | paid | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | 202512119349301861 |
| 2024 | Jonathan Logan Family Foundation | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | RESOURCE FUND | 202543169349101514 |
| 2024 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | Sisters in Cinema Nfp Chicago, IL | C | $20,000 | paid | IN SUPPORT OF PANELS AND A RECEPTION AS PART OF THE SUNDANCE INSTITUTE X CHICAGO 2024 | 202503169349102460 |
| 2024 | The Educational Foundation of America C/O Intentional Philanthropy | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202523159349103007 |
| 2024 | Inmaat Foundation C/O Presti & Naegele | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | PULO | 202503169349103320 |
| 2024 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | B | $1,500 | paid | FOR MEDIA LITERACY EFFORTS WITH YOUNG WOMEN IN CHICAGO | 202521289349101547 |
| 2024 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | B | $500 | paid | Matching | 202541209349102554 |
| 2024 | The Ford Foundation | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | B | $300 | paid | MATCHING GIFT | 202513219349106006 |
| 2023 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Sisters in Cinema Nfp Chicago, IL | C | $150,000 | paid | in support of general operations | 202423189349103932 |
| 2023 | Field Foundation of Illinois | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | OPERATING - FUNDING FOR ONGOING OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | 202410749349100326 |
| 2023 | Perspective Media Initiatives Inc | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | B | $40,000 | paid | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202402819349101100 |
| 2023 | Perspective Media Initiatives Inc | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | B | $40,000 | approved, future | OPERATING SUPPORT | 202402819349101100 |
| 2023 | The Chicago Community Trust | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | A | $30,000 | paid | To develop processes, policies, and procedures that will create and foster a culture of belonging and center diversity and equity at its soon-to-open Media Arts Center. | 202442279349302684 |
| 2023 | Jonathan Logan Family Foundation | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | B | $25,000 | paid | RESOURCE FUND | 202423209349102957 |
| 2023 | Chicken & Egg Films Inc | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | A | $20,000 | paid | DOCUMENTARY FILM | 202403139349301310 |
| 2023 | Field Foundation of Illinois | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | B | $15,000 | paid | FIELD FOUNDATION SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FUND (FY2023) | 202410749349100326 |
| 2023 | The Educational Foundation of America C/O Intentional Philanthropy | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202433209349100103 |
| 2023 | Field Foundation of Illinois | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | FIELD FOUNDATION SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FUND (FY2023) | 202410749349100326 |
| 2023 | Harnisch Family Foundation C/O Peconic Partners | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | B | $5,000 | paid | CHARITABLE | 202411069349100866 |
| 2023 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | B | $23 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202540919349100629 |
| 2022 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Sisters in Cinema Nfp Chicago, IL | C | $600,000 | approved, future | In support of general operations | 202313179349104401 |
| 2022 | The Ford Foundation | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | B | $200,000 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202343199349104934 |
| 2022 | Field Foundation of Illinois | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | SISTERS IN CINEMA MEDIA ARTS CENTER | 202300729349100530 |
| 2022 | The Poetry Foundation | Sisters in Cinema Nfp Chicago, IL | C | $50,000 | paid | 2022 PROGRAMS, PARTNERSHIPS, INNOVATION GRANT | 202303149349100145 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | A | $40,000 | paid | In support of the South Side Neighborhood Capacity Partnership with the Community Programs Accelerator at the University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement | 202432279349301703 |
| 2022 | The Chicago Community Trust | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | A | $40,000 | paid | In support of the South Side Neighborhood Capacity Partnership with the Community Programs Accelerator at the University of Chicago Office of Civic Engagement | 202312279349301591 |
| 2022 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | A | $26,000 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202430459349302913 |
| 2022 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Mental Health Associates of the Triad High Point, NC | A | $26,000 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202321309349304807 |
| 2022 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Sisters in Cinema Nfp Chicago, IL | C | $12,000 | paid | in support of the Sisters in Cinema fellows travel to the BlackStar Film Festival | 202313179349104401 |
| 2022 | Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | A | $10,190 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202312929349301606 |
| 2022 | The Educational Foundation of America C/O Intentional Philanthropy | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | B | $10,000 | paid | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202323189349100127 |
| 2022 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | B | $1,500 | paid | FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202311329349100811 |
| 2022 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | B | $18 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202313119349100141 |
| 2021 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Sisters in Cinema Nfp Chicago, IL | C | $200,000 | paid | in support of general operations. | 202340929349100004 |
| 2021 | The Chicago Community Trust | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | A | $107,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT CELEBRATING BLACK GIRLS, WOMEN, GENDER NONCONFORMING MEDIA MAKERS, BUSINESS MODEL, SOUTH SIDE NEIGHBORHOOD CAPACITY PARTNERSHIP, AND LET'S LINK CHI FUND | 202222249349300837 |
| 2021 | Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | A | $12,251 | paid | General Support | 202232669349300528 |
| 2021 | Network for Good | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | A | $10,362 | paid | UNRESTRICTED | 202212289349300736 |
| 2021 | Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | A | $10,000 | paid | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 202221339349302787 |
| 2021 | Sundance Institute | Sisters in Cinema Nfp Chicago, IL | A | $10,000 | paid | FILMMAKING | 202230479349300748 |
| 2021 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | B | $1,500 | approved, future | For general operating support | 202211229349101501 |
| 2021 | Polk Bros Foundation Inc | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | B | $250 | paid | Matching | 202240189349100009 |
| 2020 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation (consolidated) | Sisters in Cinema Nfp Chicago, IL | C | $200,000 | approved, future | in support of general operations. | 202133169349104553 |
| 2020 | The Ford Foundation | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | B | $150,000 | approved, future | General Support | 202123199349107292 |
| 2020 | The Ford Foundation | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | B | $75,000 | paid | General Support | 202123199349107292 |
| 2020 | Field Foundation of Illinois | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | B | $50,000 | paid | SISTERS IN CINEMA MEDIA ARTS CENTER | 202130219349100103 |
| 2020 | The Chicago Community Trust | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | A | $10,000 | paid | TO SUPPORT VIRTUAL PROGRAMS, AND GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | 202112239349302351 |
| 2020 | Network for Good | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | A | $8,025 | paid | Unrestricted | 202131819349300608 |
| 2020 | Amazonsmile Foundation | Sisters in Cinema Chicago, IL | B | $5 | paid | GENERAL SUPPORT | 202113199349100901 |
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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