2025-11-07T19:08:15Z 2024-12-31 990EZ 2024-01-01 881318508 PHILADELPHIA FILM FACTORY PHIL 3675 Market st Philadelphia PA 19104 Jean Bevins President 2025-11-07 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X X https://philmfactory.org/ X X 71329 X 63159 2380 5790 0 5790 71329 23062 4320 46709 74091 -2762 10681 7919 X 4065 800 0 0 6616 23473 10681 24273 0 0 10681 24273 The Philadelphia Film Factory (Philm Factory) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering local independent filmmakers, residents, youth, and creatives, especially 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 the skills, experience, and exposure needed to thrive in creative industries. The organization fosters diversity, inclusion, and equitable access to resources while strengthening Philadelphias film industry, culture, and economy by building a sustainable and inclusive ecosystem for media arts and production. The Take One Youth Film Mentorship Program provides educational opportunities, workforce development, and mentorship for Philadelphia youth, particularly those from underrepresented communities. The program focuses on film and media training, youth violence prevention, and mental health awareness. Participants receive hands-on instruction in filmmaking, storytelling, production, and teamwork while gaining access to industry mentors and positive creative outlets. In 2024, the program served approximately 48 youth, equipping them with both creative and life skills while reducing risk factors associated with youth violence. Funding for the program included a $25,000 ReCAST Grant (Resiliency in Communities After Stress and Trauma, led by the City of Philadelphia DBHIDS in collaboration with Temple University), a $15,000 Lenfest/Temple University grant, and a $12,000 installment from the Sach Grant (University of Pennsylvania). All funds were applied directly to program activities. 37000 37000 The Youth Civic News (YCN) Mentorship Program, powered by the Philadelphia Film Factory (Philm Factory) with instructors from We Talk Weekly, is an annual educational mentorship program that uses television production, news, media, and journalism to promote civic engagement and literacy among youth ages 1524. Participants learn how to produce and operate their own broadcasted radio and news shows while gaining skills in writing, hosting, camera operation, and broadcasting. In 2024, the program served approximately 50 youth, providing hands-on experience and mentorship that empowers participants to amplify their voices and engage their communities. This program was partially supported by a $20,000 grant awarded in fall 2024, of which $15,000 was received and used in 2024, and the remaining $5,000 installment will support the program in 2025. Youth Civic News is part of Every Voice, Every Vote, a collaborative project managed by The Lenfest Institute for Journalism, with lead support from the William Penn Foundation and additional funding from Comcast NBCUniversal, The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation, and other partners. 15000 15000 52000 Jean Bevins President & Co-Artistic Director 30.00 0 0 0 Joyce Bevins Vice President & Co-Artistic Director 30.00 0 0 0 Floyd Marshall Secretary 0.00 0 0 0 Cathy Dance Treasurer & Executive Director 20.00 0 0 0 Tammy Hoskins Board Member 0.00 0 0 0 false false false false false 0 false false 0 0 0 false 0 0 false PA Jean Bevins President 3675 Market St suite 200 Philadelphia PA 19104 2674601189 false false false false false false false false false false false false NONE 0 NONE 0 true X 0 0 0 0 0 57570 57570 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 57570 57570 0 57570 0 0 0 0 0 0 57570 5909 X 1.00000 0.00000 Part I, Line 16 Other expenses of $46,709 include program costs for youth film programs, including food, film production supplies for participants, materials, and grants to support program operations. Part II, Line 24 22. Cash, savings, and investments.During the year, The Philadelphia Film Factory received $37,000 for the Take One Youth Film Mentorship Program and $15,000 of a $20,000 total award for the Youth Civic News (YCN) Mentorship Program. All grants were restricted and required to be fully spent on program activities by set dates in 2024. Because these funds were expended as required, year-end cash and net assets appear lower but accurately reflect compliance with grant terms. 24. Other assets: Camera and film production equipment owned by The Philadelphia Film Factory with an estimated total value of $25,000. This equipment is used exclusively for educational and community filmmaking programs, including the Take One Youth Film Mentorship Program, the Youth Civic News (YCN) Mentorship Program, and community filmmaking classes. The organization experienced a transition in leadership when the Executive Director stepped down unexpectedly. During this period, the accountant (from another company) responsible for preparing the return became unresponsive, which disrupted the filing process. Despite efforts to obtain the necessary documentation and complete the return on time, these unforeseen circumstances prevented the organization from filing by the due date. Once the situation was identified, steps were taken to engage a new accountant and get the documents completed and submitted as soon as possible.