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Piedmont Triad Film Commission

EIN 31-1739694 · Winston Salem, NC

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood87 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE ECONOMIC GROWTH IN THE PIEDMONT TRIAD AREA BY MARKETING THE REGIONS LOCATIONS, CREW INFRASTRUCTURE/SUPPORT SERVICES TO RECRUIT FILM, COMMERCIALM TV AND STILL PHOTOGRAPHY PRODUCTION COMPANY JOBS AND BUSINESSES.

Income
$131,913
Spending
$129,960
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
14.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 94%
Employees
1
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$84,499, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 73% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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)
  1. $93,105 spent. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, THE PIEDMONT TRIAD FILM COMMISSION UTILIZED ITS FUNDING TO RECRUIT AND SUPPORT FILM, TELEVISION, COMMERCIAL, AND STILL PHOTOGRAPHY PRODUCTION THROUGHOUT THE PIEDMONT TRIAD REGION OF NORTH CAROLINA. THE COMMISSION PROVIDED LOCATION SCOUTING, PERMITTING GUIDANCE, AND LOGISTICAL COORDINATION FOR MULTIPLE PROJECTS, INCLUDING PRODUCTION SUPPORT FOR THE FEATURE FILM THE BARD, A HOME DEPOT COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION, THE TELEVISION SERIES MILITARY MAKEOVER, AND INDEPENDENT FILM PROJECTS SUCH AS GRANNY HANDS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ASSISTED LOCATION SCOUTS EXPLORING THE REGION FOR ADDITIONAL PRODUCTIONS, SUPPORTED STILL PHOTOGRAPHY CAMPAIGNS, AND HELPED STUDENT FILMMAKERS AND EMERGING INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS NAVIGATE LOCAL RESOURCES. THROUGH ONGOING COLLABORATION WITH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, TOURISM AGENCIES, AND THE NORTH CAROLINA FILM OFFICE, THE COMMISSION MARKETS THE REGIONS DIVERSE LOCATIONS AND PRODUCTION RESOURCES TO PRODUCERS NATIONWIDE. THESE EFFORTS GENERATE ECONOMIC ACTIVITY FOR LOCAL BUSINESSESINCLUDING HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, CONSTRUCTION TRADES, TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS, AND EQUIPMENT VENDORSWHILE CREATING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR REGIONAL CREW MEMBERS AND GRADUATES OF LOCAL FILM PROGRAMS. DURING THE REPORTING PERIOD, THE PIEDMONT TRIAD FILM COMMISSION UTILIZED ITS FUNDING TO RECRUIT AND SUPPORT FILM, TELEVISION, COMMERCIAL, AND STILL PHOTOGRAPHY PRODUCTION THROUGHOUT THE PIEDMONT TRIAD REGION OF NORTH CAROLINA. THE COMMISSION PROVIDED LOCATION SCOUTING, PERMITTING GUIDANCE, AND LOGISTICAL COORDINATION FOR MULTIPLE PROJECTS, INCLUDING PRODUCTION SUPPORT FOR THE FEATURE FILM THE BARD, A HOME DEPOT COMMERCIAL PRODUCTION, THE TELEVISION SERIES MILITARY MAKEOVER, AND INDEPENDENT FILM PROJECTS SUCH AS GRANNY HANDS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO ASSISTED LOCATION SCOUTS EXPLORING THE REGION FOR ADDITIONAL PRODUCTIONS, SUPPORTED STILL PHOTOGRAPHY CAMPAIGNS, AND HELPED STUDENT FILMMAKERS AND EMERGING INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS NAVIGATE LOCAL RESOURCES. THROUGH ONGOING COLLABORATION WITH ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PARTNERS, TOURISM AGENCIES, AND THE NORTH CAROLINA FILM OFFICE, THE COMMISSION MARKETS THE REGIONS DIVERSE LOCATIONS AND PRODUCTION RESOURCES TO PRODUCERS NATIONWIDE. THESE EFFORTS GENERATE ECONOMIC ACTIVITY FOR LOCAL BUSINESSESINCLUDING HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, CONSTRUCTION TRADES, TRANSPORTATION PROVIDERS, AND EQUIPMENT VENDORSWHILE CREATING EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR REGIONAL CREW MEMBERS AND GRADUATES OF LOCAL FILM PROGRAMS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2011.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. 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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