POTIONS & PIXELS NONPROFIT

EIN: 850509370 501(c)(3) Employment

CHARLOTTE, NC

Total Revenue
$214,980
Total Expenses
$220,004
Total Assets
$76,442
Net Assets
$76,442
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2020
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
Michael Zytkow
Phone
9802005178
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

POTIONS & PIXELS NONPROFIT, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Employment sector that reported $215K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 21% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring.

Mission

POTIONS & PIXELS is a nonprofit organization that creates and utilizes games art and technology for community impact.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $74,598 Revenue: $46,109

Community Engagement & Game Library - POTIONS & PIXELS continued offering accessible public gaming programs throughout 2024 to build community and support social connection. The organization...

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Community Engagement & Game Library - POTIONS & PIXELS continued offering accessible public gaming programs throughout 2024 to build community and support social connection. The organization collaborated with Phoenix Down RPG to host three Name That Tune events a public video game trivia contest where participants identified video game music performed live by an orchestral ensemble as well as a Super Smash Bros. tournament accompanied by live orchestral music. POTIONS & PIXELS also partnered with local government to host the Game Plan series an educational set of events that used city-building and planning games to help residents explore concepts related to urban planning transportation and community development. These special programs along with the organizations regular public gaming events provided meaningful opportunities for residents of all ages to learn connect and engage with games in a community-centered environment.

Program 2
Expenses: $52,016 Revenue: $46,500

Game App & Art Development - In 2024 POTIONS & PIXELS continued developing new educational and creative game projects that support learning and community engagement. The organization dedicated...

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Game App & Art Development - In 2024 POTIONS & PIXELS continued developing new educational and creative game projects that support learning and community engagement. The organization dedicated significant time to designing an educational game intended to help the public better understand the social and economic challenges individuals face as they age. Work completed during the year included research content development mechanics design and testing. Although the game was not released in 2024 these development activities strengthened the organizations capacity to create meaningful educational tools that benefit the public.

Program 3
Expenses: $33,764 Revenue: $40,678

Growing the Game Industry - 2024 marked the launch of the organizations Growing the Game Industry initiative to support local creators and strengthen Charlottes game industry ecosystem. POTIONS &...

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Growing the Game Industry - 2024 marked the launch of the organizations Growing the Game Industry initiative to support local creators and strengthen Charlottes game industry ecosystem. POTIONS & PIXELS launched two recurring monthly events: the Game Industry Gathering a networking and professional community event and PLAYTEST a collaborative program where creators share prototypes and receive feedback. The organization also introduced a variety of contests and grants that attracted strong participation including a board game development contest a video game development contest a cosplay contest content creation grants interactive art grants and tournament organizer grants. These programs supported a wide range of creators across the industry including video games board games interactive art and cosplay providing both creative opportunities and direct financial support.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $153,938
Program Service Revenue $61,034
Investment Income $8
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $214,980

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $115,109
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $186,114
Other Expenses $104,895
TOTAL EXPENSES $220,004

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $214,980 $271,016 -0.2%
Expenses $220,004 $248,420 -0.1%
Net Income $-5,024 $22,596 -1.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
4
Independent Members
4
Employees
1
Volunteers
30

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
4
$0
Total Directors
4
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
1
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Benson Taylor President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Cameron Smith Vice-President 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Vinal Lakhani Secretary 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Stephanie Przystanski Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Zytkow Executive Director 60.00
Highest
$105,000 $0 $105,000
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $214,980 $220,004 $76,442 $-5,024
2023 $271,016 $248,420 $81,461 $22,596
2022 $239,220 $226,060 $58,840 $13,160
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