Support AnimeChicago
Thanks for helping us reach our 2024 goal!
$430 raised as of May 5th.
22%
Many thanks to 2025’s Contributors and Volunteers so far: Brian, Chase, Eren, Julia, Mordion, Rachel, Ryan, Sam, Scott, Solangel, and 6 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