Chicago Advertising Federation

Organization Overview

Chicago Advertising Federation is located in Morton Grove, IL. The organization was established in 1937. According to its NTEE Classification (S01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chicago Advertising Federation is a 501(c)(7) and as such, is described as a "Social and Recreational Club" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2023, Chicago Advertising Federation generated $380.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 4 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $354.0k during the year ending 06/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.4%) per year over the past 4 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE CHICAGO ADVERTISING FEDERATION'S MISSION IS TO ELEVATE THE MARKETING COMMUNITY TO FOSTER THOUGHT LEADERSHIP IN CHICAGO. ITS PURPOSE IS TO DELIVER EXPERIENCES THAT BUILD STRONG COMMUNITY ACROSS MARKETING. ITS VISION IS TO UNITE AND GROW THE CONNECTORS IN MARKETING TO BE A COMMON THREAD ACROSS A DYNAMIC AND DIVERSE INDUSTRY.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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CAF HOLDS SEVERAL EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR TO CREATE GROWTH OPPORTUNITIES FOR BUSINESSES AND INDIVIDUALS INVOLVED IN THE CHICAGO ADVERTISING COMMUNITY. THESE EVENTS INCLUDE:CAREER DAY, WHICH IS A ONE DAY EVENT FOR COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS, COUNSELORS, AND PROFESSORS TO ATTEND AND LEARN ABOUT THE WORLD OF ADVERTISING. THE DAY INCLUDES SEVERAL KEYNOTE SPEAKERS, PANEL DISCUSSION SESSIONS AND A NETWORKING LUNCH. SILVER MEDAL AWARDS, WHICH IS AN ANNUAL EVENT THAT HONORS A DISTINGUISHED MEMBER OF THE CHICAGO ADVERTISING COMMUNITY FOR HIS/HER CONTRIBUTIONS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS TO THE ADVERTISING FIELD. ADVERTISING WOMAN OF THE YEAR (AWOY) -- EACH YEAR A DISTINGUISHED FEMALE IN THE CHICAGO ADVERTISING COMMUNITY IS SELECTED BY A VOTE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, AFTER CONSIDERATION OF NOMINEES, AS THE ADVERTISING WOMAN OF THE YEAR.


COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT -- DONATIONS TO OFF THE STREET CLUB FULFILLS THE FEDERATION'S MISSION COMMITMENT TO COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT PROVIDING ASSISTANCE FUNDING TO CHICAGO'S OLDEST BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, SERVING MORE THAN 3,000 KIDS IN ONE OF CHICAGO'S MOST DANGEROUS NEIGHBORHOODS.


CAF HOSTS THE AMERICAN ADVERTISING AWARDS (ADDY AWARDS), WHICH IS A LOCAL COMPETITION FOR THE AMERICAN ADVERTISING FEDERATION'S (AAF) AWARDS PROGRAM AND SENDS ITS WINNERS TO THE DISTRICT LEVEL COMPETITION. WINNERS FROM THE DISTRICT LEVEL GO ON TO THE NATIONAL COMPETITION. THE AMERICAN ADVERTISING AWARDS ARE THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY'S LARGEST AND MOST REPRESENTATIVE NATIONAL COMPETITION.


PROFESSIONAL ENRICHMENT -- CAF HOSTS VARIOUS SEMINARS AND INDUSTRY DIVERSITY PROGRAMS WHICH ALLOW NETWORKING, LEARNING AND COMMUNITY SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOSE IN THE INDUSTRY. YOUNG PROFESSIONALS PARTICIPATE IN ATTENDING AND ASSIST IN ADMINISTRATION OF THESE PROGRAMS, WHICH SERVES AS A WAY TO GET THEM INVOLVED IN THE ORGANIZATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Richard Roche
Director
$0
Kerry Mysliwiec
Treasurer
$0
Dan Bonert
Director
$0
Josh Ehart
Director
$0
Baomy Wehrle
Director
$0
Mark Rowland
President Elect
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$272,442
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$272,442
Total Program Service Revenue$107,738
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $380,680

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