Chicago Dancemakers Forum is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (A99) the organization is classified as: Arts, Culture & Humanities N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Chicago Dancemakers Forum employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Chicago Dancemakers Forum is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Chicago Dancemakers Forum generated $491.3k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.9%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $477.7k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
CHICAGO DANCEMAKERS FORUM (CDF) CATALYZES THE GROWTH AND ARTISTIC FULFILLMENT OF CHICAGO'S DANCEMAKERS BY PROVIDING TIME AND RESOURCES FOR IN-DEPTH EXPOLORATION AND CREATION. IT BUILDS BROAD SUPPORT FOR THE FIELD OF DANCE IN CHICAGO BY FACILIATING ROBUST INTERACTION AMONG DANCEMAKERS AND WITH THE PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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CHICAGO DANCEMAKERS FORUM (CDF) PROVIDES MULTI-LAYERED SUPPORT FOR CHOREOGRAPHERS BY MAKING CASH GRANTS, PRESENTING PUBLIC WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS, AND OFFERING PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND RESIDENCY OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHOREOGRAPHERS. FOR MORE THAN 20 YEARS, CDF HAS RESPONDED TO THE EVOLVING NEEDS OF CHICAGO'S DANCEMAKERS, INCLUDING THOSE CAUSED BY SYSTEMIC INEQUITIES, WITH THE RESOURCES, PEER CONNECTIONS, ARTISTIC DIALOGUE, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR VISIBILITY THEY NEED FOR THEIR CREATIVE ENDEAVORS TO THRIVE. UNLIKE SINGLE DANCE ENTITIES, CDF ADVANCES A BROAD RANGE OF DANCE PRACTICES REPRESENTING THE RICH DIVERSITY OF CHICAGO COMMUNITIES. IT CONTRIBUTES TO A MORE EQUITABLE DANCE LANDSCAPE, WHERE DANCEMAKERS FROM ALL OF CHICAGO HAVE INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTIC AND COMMERCIAL SUCCESS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Adia Sykes Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kim D Ricardo Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Christopher B Politan Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Baronica Roberson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lorna Bates Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Thomas F Defrantz Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $90,300 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $387,640 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $477,940 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $11,675 |
Investment income | $1,086 |
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 | $491,252 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $80,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,026 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $119,250 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $20,511 |
Payroll taxes | $15,581 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $14,255 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $181,961 |
Advertising and promotion | $7,740 |
Office expenses | $6,707 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $307 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,000 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $500 |
Insurance | $2,775 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $477,674 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $242,116 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $280,616 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $24,301 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $666 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $103,441 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $651,140 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $14,173 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $500 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $14,673 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $246,600 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $389,867 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $651,140 |