Nonprofit · EIN 65-0692923
PALM BEACH COUNTY FILM & TELEVISION COMMISSION INC
Tax-exempt · WEST PALM BCH, FL 33406
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,347,412 | $2,345,769 | $1,643 | $636,801 | $624,639 | $12,162 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,980,739 | $1,988,586 | -$7,847 | $755,310 | $744,791 | $10,519 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $1,679,831 | $1,685,360 | -$5,529 | $564,422 | $546,056 | $18,366 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $6,002
- Program service revenue
- $2,341,410
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $28,750
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $322,090
- Other salaries and wages
- $432,772
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $915,413
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $81,948
- Travel
- $10,115
- Program services (functional)
- $1,899,053
- Management and general (functional)
- $446,716
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $755,310
- Total assets, end of year
- $636,801
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $624,639
- Net assets, end of year
- $12,162
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $12,162
- Gross receipts
- $2,347,412
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 1989
- State of legal domicile
- FL
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle L Hillery | Film Commissioner Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $155,868 | $38,711 |
| Alberto Jordat Jr | Director of Operations Officer | 40 | $91,753 | $18,508 |
| Denise-Marie Nieman | Executive Member - Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Carol Roberts | Executive Member - Past Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Sanders | Executive Member - Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Douglas Rill | Executive Member - Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| James L Bearden | Executive Member - Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Penelope Douglas | Executive Member - Alternate Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| John E Oxendine | Executive Member - Alternate Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Carla Bryant | Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexandra Flugel | Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Gauger | Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Glenn Jergensen | Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Metzger | Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Suzanne Niedland | Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
4 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paul Noble | Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Monte Young | Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Emanuel Perry | Non Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| Christina Lambert | Non Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 19 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michelle L Hillery | Film Commissioner Officer | 40 | $147,342 | $37,490 |
| Carol Roberts | Executive Member - Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Sanders | Executive Member - Vice Ch Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| James L Bearden | Executive Member - Secreta Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Douglas Rill | Executive Member - Treasur Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kenneth Spillias | Executive Member - Past Ch Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| John E Oxendine | Executive Member - Alterna Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Denise-Marie Nieman | Executive Member - Alterna Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexandra Flugel | Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Gauger | Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jacqueline Renee Journey | Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Suzanne Niedland | Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Noble | Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Monte Young | Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Glenn Jergensen | Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Metzger | Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Carla Bryant | Non Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Christina Lambert | Non Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Emmanuel Perry | Non Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 20 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles V Elderd | Consultant/former Film Commissioner Former | 40 | $130,342 | $25,243 |
| Michelle L Hillery | Film Commissioner Officer | 40 | $116,744 | $28,771 |
| Carol Roberts | Executive Member - Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Robert Sanders | Executive Member - Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| James L Bearden | Executive Member - Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Douglas Rill | Executive Member - Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Kenneth Spillias | Executive Member - Past Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| John E Oxendine | Executive Member - Alternate Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| Alexandra Flugel | Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Michael Gauger | Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jacqueline Renee Journey | Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kenneth Kennerly | Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Suzanne Niedland | Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Paul Noble | Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Monte Young | Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Glenn Jergensen | Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Bill Metzger | Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Denise-Marie Nieman | Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Emmanuel Perry | Non Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Roger Amidon | Non Voting Member Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2195 SOUTHERN BLVD STE 520, WEST PALM BCH, FL 33406-3235
- In care of
- % MICHELLE HILLERY
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Michelle Hillery, 2195 Southern Blvd Ste 520, West Palm Bch, FL 33406
- Signed the 990
- Michelle Hillery, Film Commissioner
- Phone
- (561) 233-1000
- Website
- www.pbfilm.com
- Return prepared by
- Holyfield & Thomas LLC
Mission
The Palm Beach County Film and Television Commission's mission is to generate a positive impact on business tourism and the economy in Palm Beach County through the growth of the film, television, digital media and still photography industry by attracting (continues on Schedule O) on-location production, educating our local workforce and providing superior services to both the visiting and indigenous production community.
Program accomplishments
- The Organization is the sole source provider on contract with the Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners to provide administrative and marketing services and provide financial support for tourist related marketing efforts. The Organization promotes Palm Beach County as a destination for production and issues permits for more than 50 municipalities and taxing districts (continues on Schedule O).Expanded functions include the oversight of The Palm Beaches TV broadcast channel, branded tourism related programming, advertising, public relations and producing Florida's largest statewide film competition and award show, The Palm Beaches Student Showcase of Films via a contract with the Department of Housing and Economic Development.The Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission attended the Cannes International Film Festival for the first time in 2025 as a strategic initiative to begin building high-level international relationships that can be cultivated and converted into future production business for Palm Beach County. The primary objective was relationship development - meeting with producers, financiers, distributors, and content executives to position Palm Beach County as a competitive U.S. filming destination and to generate qualified leads for follow-up engagement.In addition, the Commission partnered with FilmUSA and Film Florida and five other Florida film commissions to present a coordinated "Florida Day" at Cannes. This collaborative activation featured two industry panels: one spotlighting Florida filmmakers and their global success, and a second featuring representatives from these five Florida film commissions who outlined the benefits of filming in the State of Florida, including diverse locations, experienced crew base, production infrastructure, and streamlined permitting. This unified statewide presence strengthened Florida's overall market visibility while positioning Palm Beach County within a broader, competitive production ecosystem, laying the groundwork for future projects that drive measurable economic impact locally.Expenses $1,899,053 · grants $28,750 · revenue $2,341,410
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 65-0692923
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1997
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $636,801
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,347,412
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $2,347,412 | $2,345,769 | $636,801 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,980,739 | $1,988,586 | $755,310 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2023 | $1,679,831 | $1,685,360 | $564,422 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $1,572,780 | $1,566,270 | $402,953 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 65-0692923).
Questions about PALM BEACH COUNTY FILM & TELEVISION COMMISSION INC
- What is the EIN of PALM BEACH COUNTY FILM & TELEVISION COMMISSION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PALM BEACH COUNTY FILM & TELEVISION COMMISSION INC is 65-0692923.
- Is PALM BEACH COUNTY FILM & TELEVISION COMMISSION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(6) since 1997.
- Are donations to PALM BEACH COUNTY FILM & TELEVISION COMMISSION INC tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does PALM BEACH COUNTY FILM & TELEVISION COMMISSION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of PALM BEACH COUNTY FILM & TELEVISION COMMISSION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PALM BEACH COUNTY FILM & TELEVISION COMMISSION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PALM BEACH COUNTY FILM & TELEVISION COMMISSION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Michelle Hillery.
- Who are the officers and directors of PALM BEACH COUNTY FILM & TELEVISION COMMISSION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 19 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $155,868 (Michelle L Hillery, Film Commissioner).
- How much revenue does PALM BEACH COUNTY FILM & TELEVISION COMMISSION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,347,412, expenses of $2,345,769 and total assets of $636,801 at year end.
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