Support AnimeChicago
$1,870 raised as of Jul 24th
94%
Many thanks to 2026’s Contributors and Volunteers so far: Brian, Conlan, Derek, Eduardo, Ellie, Eren, Eric, Frank, Kat, Kevin, Lore, Matt, Michael, Mordion, Morgan, Rachel, Raymond, Sam, Sheila, Solangel, Tony, and 5 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 2025 Goal
- We raised $2,195 in our 2025 fiscal year
- 2025 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