Support AnimeChicago

Thanks for helping us reach our 2024 goal!

$90 raised as of Jan 20th!
5%

Many thanks to 2025’s Contributors and Volunteers so far: Rachel, Sam, Solangel, and our anonymous donors!

Your gift powers our mission.

We educate Chicagoans on Japanese pop culture, promote our work, and celebrate the best anime has to offer. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, your donation is eligible for a tax deduction. Win-win.

Our 2024 Goal

  • We raised $2,462 in our 2024 fiscal year
  • 2024 expenses TBA
  • Our operation budget includes:
    • legal filings, registered agent, PO Box
    • finance software subscription
    • marketing tools like Meetup.com
  • Our program budget includes:
    • modest honorariums for guest speakers
    • local artists + creators funding
    • editing software subscriptions

Go beyond…

  • Contact us to volunteer or host our events
  • Shop our merch – all proceeds are donated!
  • Recommend anime and manga for our programs
  • Welcome folks at our convention booths
  • Write an article for AnimeChicago.com
  • Speak at our events, panels, or podcasts
  • Sponsor venue costs for an IRL meetup
  • Join our volunteer team

Collaborate with us!

We partner with Chicago-based organizations, Japanese cultural groups, independent journalists, and academics who love sharing their perspective on all things Japanese pop culture.

  • Write an article for AnimeChicago.com
  • Speak at a talk, podcast, or at our con panels
  • Cross-promote between our communities
  • Collaborate as a partner organization