2026-01-08T03:59:55-05:00 2024-12-31 990 2024-01-01 850509370 POTIONS & PIXELS NONPROFIT POTI 9802005178 520 E 18TH ST CHARLOTTE NC 282063415 Michael Zytkow Executive Director 9802005178 2026-01-27 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Michael Zytkow 520 E 18TH ST CHARLOTTE NC 282063415 214980 false X https: www.potionsandpixels.com X 2020 NC POTIONS & PIXELS is a nonprofit organization that creates and utilizes games art and technology for community impact. 4 4 1 30 0 0 108402 153938 162606 61034 8 8 0 0 271016 214980 0 0 0 0 113571 115109 0 0 0 134849 104895 248420 220004 22596 -5024 81466 76442 0 0 81466 76442 POTIONS & PIXELS is a nonprofit organization that creates and utilizes games art and technology for community impact. true false 74598 0 46109 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. 52016 0 46500 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. 33764 0 40678 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. 25736 0 6000 ArtCade + Workforce Development & Education 25736 0 6000 186114 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 1 true false false false false false false false 0 false false false false false false false false 4 4 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false NC X Michael Zytkow 9802005178 520 E 18th St Charlotte NC 282063415 Benson Taylor President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Cameron Smith Vice-President 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Vinal Lakhani Secretary 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Stephanie Przystanski Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Michael Zytkow Executive Director 60.00 0.00 X 105000 0 0 105000 0 0 0 false false false 0 0 0 0 78253 75685 0 153938 61034 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 61034 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 214980 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 105000 85728 19272 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10109 0 10109 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 39744 39744 0 0 75 75 0 0 0 0 0 0 8714 8056 658 0 0 0 0 0 7744 6465 1280 0 1773 1773 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2002 0 2002 0 Fiscal Sponsorship & Growing the Game Industry Awards 38900 38900 0 0 Program Supplies 3441 3441 0 0 Dues & Memberships 660 660 0 0 Event & Production Costs 487 487 0 0 1355 785 569 0 220004 186114 33890 0 0 0 0 0 81461 76437 5 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 81466 76442 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 81466 76442 0 0 81466 76442 81466 76442 -5024 0 0 0 0 0 X false false false X 0 0 58782 108402 153938 321122 0 0 180427 162605 61034 404066 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 239209 271007 214972 725188 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 725188 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 239209 271007 214972 725188 1 1.0000 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Doing Business As Names POTIONS & PIXELS Part III, line 2 POTIONS & PIXELS launched a new program focused on Growing the Game Industry locally. Part VI, Line 11a Reviewed by Executive Director. Part VI, Line 12c Board Members must annually confirm they have no conflict of interest. Part VI, Line 15 Board of Directors approved the salary of the Executive Director.