Women in Film & Video Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Women in Film & Video (WIFV) provides professional development and networking opportunities for screen-based media makers, celebrates women's creative and technical achievements in media, and advocates for parity both in front of and behind the camera to ensure that all voices can be heard. All genres, genders, and experience levels welcome. A 501(c)(3) non-profit community benefit organization founded in 1979, WIFV is the premier professional resource for people who want successful media careers in the DC-metro region. Our resources, connections and advocacy support a vibrant, creative media community. The organization provides more than 200 career-building workshops per year.
- Income
- $1.8 million
- Spending
- $1.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 94%
- Reserves
- 3.5 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 86%
- Employees
- 3
- Volunteers
- 30
- Highest pay
- $99,596, executive director
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: 85 out of 100.
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.5 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 0% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 61% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1594% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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
Strong: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2522 of 22 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $1.5 million spent. Women in Film & Video (WIFV) provided more than 200 programs during the 2024-25 program year to satisfy the PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT and GENERAL EDUCATION needs of its members and public attendees. Most members attend multiple events per program year. All WIFV programs are open to the general public and we had more than 4000 registrations for the the Wednesday Ones, Roundtables, master classes, special interest workshops, and ScriptDC. The meetings present industry leaders who share their insights and provide attendees with info to hone their skills to become better freelancers, employers, and employees. Professional development programs were hosted primarily online from July 1, 2024 to June 30, 2025. We found a broader geographic representation since attendees didn't have to deal with commuting. WIFV nominates films annually for inclusion into the National Film Registry. WIFV continues its fiscal sponsorship program to support women-created media and added new projects to that program. Fiscally-sponsored projects received funds from a variety of individuals, foundations, and government entities.
- $19,751 spent. Women in Film & Video (WIFV) offers NETWORKING opportunities at all events and provided several specific networking events to aid members in making connections across the Mid-Atlantic media industry. WIFV hosted a Fall Open House, Holiday Party in January, and informal events provide a range opportunities for new and existing members to network with each other and non-members. Networking events were held online from July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025 with regular in-person coffee events in Washington, DC, Richmond, VA, Annapolis, MD, Baltimore, MD, and Frederick, MD. Networking events were held specifically for Reel Moms (caregivers), LGBTQ+, and BIPOC mediamakers.
- $18,788 spent. Women in Film & Video (WIFV) distributed a member E-NEWSLETTER 11 times, a MEMBERS IN THE NEWS E-NEWSLETTER 12 times, a MONDAY MISSIVE 51 times for its 900+ members and the 3500+ non-members who have signed up for e-newsletter delivery between July 1, 2024 and June 30, 2025. The e-newsletter promotes member accomplishments, introduces new opportunities and research, and informs readers about professional development and educational offerings from WIFV and other media organizations. The e-newsletter and members in the news are archived on the WIFV website for general public access. The e-newsletter has dramatically increased the amount of information it presents because of the electronic format and now includes live links to information and members profiled making the material even more accessible via search engines. The weekly MISSIVE provides breaking news and event announcements. A core of volunteers produces a bi-weekly podcast, MEDIAMAKER SPOTLIGHT, available on all podcast platforms and the WIFV website.
- $3,754 spent. Women in Film & Video (WIFV) awarded two Seed Fund Grants for Documentary Filmmakers during this reporting period. It awarded a WIFV Short Narrative Film Finishing Fund Grant during this period that provides extensive in-kind services for post-production services including color correction, audio mix, graphics/titles, and film festival consultation.
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
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 2025.
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 November 1980.
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.
Ratings and checks are our reading of public records, using the published method. They are not a statement about anyone's honesty. If you work for this organization, you can send corrections or results, confirm you want gifts through Veridonate, or ask to be removed from giving.