Nonprofit · EIN 88-1318508
PHILADELPHIA FILM FACTORY
Also known as PHILM FACTORY
Tax-exempt · PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $86,889 | $55,432 | $31,457 | $52,372 | – | $55,730 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $71,329 | $74,091 | -$2,762 | $24,273 | $0 | $7,919 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $82,439
- Program service revenue
- $4,450
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $75
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $32,874
- Occupancy
- $7,475
- Printing, publications and postage
- $6
- Other expenses
- $15,077
- Program services (functional)
- $59,250
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $25,110
- Total assets, end of year
- $52,372
- Total liabilities, end of year
- –
- Net assets, end of year
- $55,730
- Cash, savings and investments
- $27,099
- Gross receipts
- $86,889
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martese Bowman | Executive Director | 5 | $75 |
| Jean Bevins | President | 20 | $0 |
| Floyd Marshall | Secretary | 0 | $0 |
| Joyce Bevins | Vice President | 20 | $0 |
| Tammy Hoksins | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 5 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jean Bevins | President & Co-Artistic Director | 30 | $0 |
| Joyce Bevins | Vice President & Co-Artistic Director | 30 | $0 |
| Floyd Marshall | Secretary | 0 | $0 |
| Cathy Dance | Treasurer & Executive Director | 20 | $0 |
| Tammy Hoskins | Board Member | 0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3675 MARKET ST STE 200, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19104-2897
- In care of
- % JEAN BEVINS
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 3675 Market st, Philadelphia PA 19104
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Joyce Eli Bevins, 3675 Market street, Philadelphia PA 19104
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Jean Bevins, President
- Phone
- (267) 460-1189
- Website
- philmfactory.org
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $14,250 · grants $14,250
- 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.Expenses $20,000 · grants $20,000
- 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.Expenses $25,000 · grants $25,000
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 88-1318508
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2023
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $52,372
- Income (IRS master file)
- $86,889
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $86,889 | $55,432 | $52,372 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $71,329 | $74,091 | $24,273 | XML |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Joyce Eli Bevins | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 88-1318508).
Questions about PHILADELPHIA FILM FACTORY
- What is the EIN of PHILADELPHIA FILM FACTORY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of PHILADELPHIA FILM FACTORY is 88-1318508.
- Is PHILADELPHIA FILM FACTORY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
- Are donations to PHILADELPHIA FILM FACTORY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does PHILADELPHIA FILM FACTORY 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 PHILADELPHIA FILM FACTORY due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did PHILADELPHIA FILM FACTORY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of PHILADELPHIA FILM FACTORY?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Joyce Eli Bevins.
- Who are the officers and directors of PHILADELPHIA FILM FACTORY?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $75 (Martese Bowman, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does PHILADELPHIA FILM FACTORY have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $86,889, expenses of $55,432 and total assets of $52,372 at year end.
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