Philadelphia Guild of Hand Weavers
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To foster the art and craft of handweaving by: Supplying information, education and encouragement to anyone interested in the craft through special lectures, classes, workshops and a three hundred volume library; Exposing the highest possible standards and examples of this craft to the public through annual exhibitions, extra-curricular exhibitions and special community projects.
- Income
- $55,917
- Spending
- $30,132
- Reserves
- 65.1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 37%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $12,204 spent. The Philadelphia Guild of Handweavers (PGHW) is a volunteer-led and volunteer-managed nonprofit dedicated to fostering the fiber arts through education, outreach, and community connection. We have no paid staff, and all of our programs are coordinated by a committed team of volunteers. In FY2024, PGHW generated $52,976 in program revenue and incurred $12,204 in direct program costs, resulting in a surplus of $40,772. This surplus allowed us to cover our general operating expenses, including insurance, utilities, and maintenance of our Guild House in Manayunk. 1. Education: Classes and Workshops PGHW offered a variety of fiber arts classes and workshops open to the public, including instruction in weaving, spinning, dyeing, sewing, and more. These programs were led by skilled instructors and served participants ranging from beginners to experienced fiber artists. Program revenue from classes and workshops totaled $17,228, with direct expenses of $10,709 for instructor fees and materials. 2. Outreach and Community Engagement As part of our mission to promote the fiber arts more broadly, the Guild engaged in numerous outreach activities, including fiber arts demonstrations and hands-on programming in partnership with local schools, libraries, and community organizations. PGHW received $2,410 in stipends and other income for this work and incurred $279 in expenses. A $13,780 grant from the Philadelphia Cultural Fund helped support and expand our outreach programs in underserved areas, ensuring that the fiber arts remain accessible to all. 3. Member Services and Guild Programs With over 500 active members, PGHW provided a wide range of services including 18 active Special Interest Groups (SIGs), access to a lending library, equipment rentals, monthly programs, and events such as Fiberpalooza. Membership dues generated $14,975 in revenue. Additional proceeds from event registrations, rentals, and program-related sales contributed to the overall strength of our member-driven programming.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2024.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since September 1975.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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