Austin Film Society
- Assets
- $10.6m
- Revenue
- $5.4m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 72
- Location
- Austin, TX
- Founding
- 11/1986
- Data as of
- 08/2021
- EIN
- 74-2433823
Organization Overview
Austin Film Society, operating under the name Austin Film Society and Austin Studios, is located in Austin, TX. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (A31) the organization is classified as: Film & Video, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Austin Film Society and Austin Studios employed 72 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Austin Film Society and Austin Studios is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 08/2021, Austin Film Society and Austin Studios generated $5.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.5m during the year ending 08/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.6% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Austin Film Society and Austin Studios has awarded 104 individual grants totaling $2,054,675. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CINEMA AND EXHIBITION. AFS CURATES AND SCREENS HUNDREDS OF REPERTORY, INTERNATIONAL AND ARTHOUSE FILMS ANNUALLY BY THE AFS CINEMA. AFS UTILIZES INTRODUCTIONS FROM ITS CURATORS AND VISITING ARTISTS TO ENHANCE THE EDUCATIONAL AND AESTHETIC VALUE FOR THE AUDIENCE.
AUSTIN STUDIOS EXISTS THROUGH A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE AUSTIN FILM SOCIETY AND THE CITY OF AUSTIN FOR THE PUBLIC PURPOSE OF DEVELOPMENT AND DIVERSIFICATION OF THE STATE AND LOCAL ECONOMY, ENCOURAGING GROWTH OF THE LOCAL FILM INDUSTRY, AND PROMOTING AUSTIN AS A FAVORABLE VENUE IN WHICH TO MAKE MOTION PICTURES AND TELEVISION SHOWS. THE 20-ACRE FACILITY INCLUDES TWO SOUNDSTAGES, THREE FLEXIBLE WAREHOUSES AND SEVERAL OFFICES FOR PRODUCTION AND SUPPORT OF MEDIA CREATION.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Rebecca Campbell CEO | Officer | 40 | $137,752 |
Eric Dejernett Board President | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Adam Chibib Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lisa Hickey Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Lemel Humes Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mehcad Brooks Board | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $141,583 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,675,122 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $732,684 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,549,389 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,803,431 |
| Investment income | $8,224 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $54,016 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,415,056 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $115,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $137,752 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,321 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,525,295 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $38,582 |
| Other employee benefits | $123,738 |
| Payroll taxes | $143,457 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,507 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $45,630 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $66,936 |
| Advertising and promotion | $43,617 |
| Office expenses | $28,668 |
| Information technology | $111,671 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $328,268 |
| Travel | $3,545 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $220,644 |
| Insurance | $31,790 |
| All other expenses | $27,533 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,494,888 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,080,680 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $377,078 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $118,037 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $74,114 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $7,274,055 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $725,122 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $10,649,086 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $320,940 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $75,976 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $252,461 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $463,508 |
| Other liabilities | $177,449 |
| Total liabilities | $1,290,334 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $9,081,082 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $10,649,086 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Austin Film Society has awarded $212,434 in support to 17 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
GALAN INCORPORATED PURPOSE: Sponsored Project | $46,250 |
FOUR PILLARS FILMS LLC PURPOSE: Sponsored Project | $29,125 |
PJ RAVAL LLC PURPOSE: Sponsored Project | $13,195 |
ASHLEY STARLING THOMAS PURPOSE: AFS Grant | $13,000 |
CHELSEA HERNANDEZ PURPOSE: Sponsored Project | $12,076 |
LIGHT FROM THE EAST LLC PURPOSE: Sponsored Project | $10,860 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Austin Film Society has recieved totaling $310,673.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
William F Harnisch Foundation Inc East Quogue, NY PURPOSE: THE UNTITLED 19TH NEWS FILM | $85,000 |
Still Water Foundation Ii Austin, TX PURPOSE: CHARITABLE - FOR GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT. | $50,000 |
Christopher And Francesca Beale Private Foundation Holmdel, NJ PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION | $50,000 |
Chavez Family Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $20,000 |
Burdine Johnson Foundation Buda, TX PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF AFS INTERNSHIP PROGRAM | $20,000 |
Bbb Serving The Heart Of Texas Austin, TX PURPOSE: COVID-19 EMERGENCY RELIEF | $20,000 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $424,291 |
| Earnings | $53,343 |
| Net Contributions | $14,778 |
| Other Expense | $53,343 |
| Ending Balance | $439,069 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Austin Film Society Austin, TX | $10,649,086 | $5,415,056 |
Austin Film Festival Inc Austin, TX | $1,971,197 | $2,811,402 |
Bffoundation Bentonville, AR | $329,044 | $1,253,355 |
Film Prize Foundation Inc Shreveport, LA | $278,226 | $842,166 |
Red River Film Society Inc Shreveport, LA | $3,219,020 | $1,069,891 |
Motion Media Arts Center Austin, TX | $1,044,155 | $668,816 |
New Orleans Video Access Center Inc New Orleans, LA | $172,461 | $745,448 |
Society For Cinema & Media Studies Norman, OK | $1,601,458 | $794,538 |
Deadcenter Film Festival Inc Oklahoma City, OK | $258,597 | $607,158 |
Aurora Picture Show Houston, TX | $300,020 | $396,046 |
Ccff Austin, TX | $1,016,599 | $1,312,562 |
Arkansas Cinema Society Inc Little Rock, AR | $129,529 | $378,286 |