Philadelphia Film Factory
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The Philadelphia Film Factory (Philm Factory) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering independent filmmakers, residents, youth, and creatives, particularly those from underserved and underrepresented communities, by providing educational, economic, and professional opportunities in film, entertainment, and media. Through hands on training, workshops, mentorship, and community based film productions, Philm Factory equips participants with practical skills, industry experience, and creative exposure needed to thrive in creative industries. The organization provides fiscal sponsorship and production support for independent film projects, assisting artists with funding administration, compliance, and project execution. Philm Factory advances diversity, inclusion, and equitable access to resources while strengthening Philadelphia's film culture, workforce development, and creative economy by building a sustainable ecosystem for media arts and production.
- Income
- $86,889
- Spending
- $55,432
- Reserves
- 11.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 95%
- Highest pay
- $75, executive director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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 December 31, 2025, 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 December 31, 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 (3)
- $14,250 spent. The Take One Youth Film Mentorship Program provides film and media education, workforce development, and mentorship for Philadelphia youth, particularly those from underrepresented communities. The program focuses on filmmaking training, storytelling, production, youth violence prevention, and mental health awareness. Participants receive hands-on instruction and access to industry mentors and positive creative outlets. In 2025, the program served 20 youth, building creative and life skills while supporting violence prevention efforts. All funds were used directly for program activities.
- $20,000 spent. The organization provided fiscal sponsorship and production support to independent filmmakers by administering grants, managing financial compliance, and overseeing the distribution of funds for approved film projects. Through this program, the organization enabled the creation and completion of original cinematic works by supporting artists with structured funding oversight and administrative services.
- $25,000 spent. Take Two, an initiative of The Philadelphia Film Factory is a youth film-based workforce development diversion and re-entry program for court-involved and at-risk youth. Designed to interrupt cycles of violence, support positive youth development, and reduce juvenile justice involvement, the program operates on a rolling admission basis, providing continuous access to mentorship, skill-building, and supportive services.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 December 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 January 2023.
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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