EIN 74-2433823

Austin Film Society and Austin Studios

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
79
City
State
Year formed
1986
Most recent tax filings
2023-08-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Austin Film Society and Austin Studios operate a creative media production facility in Austin, TX. The facility, called Austin Studios, serves as a production base for various types of content including feature films, commercials, music videos, and short-form pieces. Additionally, the Austin Film Society focuses on exhibiting contemporary global cinema and classic masterpieces while also showcasing independent works, repertory series, documentaries of great importance and experimental films that push boundaries.
Also known as...
Film Society of Austin
Total revenues
$7,918,111
2023
Total expenses
$7,607,667
2023
Total assets
$15,704,497
2023
Num. employees
79
2023

Program areas at Austin Film Society and Austin Studios

This program focuses on exhibiting contemporary global cinema, classic masterpieces by well-known auteurs, U.S. and international independent works, repertory series, documentary films of great importance and experimental films that push the boundaries of content and expand film language.
AFS provides professional development services to filmmakers including fiscal sponsorship, educational workshops, networking events and works-in-progress screenings. AFS raises and distributes cash funds and in-kind support services to emerging film and creative media artists from across Texas through the annual AFS Grant program.
The Texas Film Awards brings together legends of cinema and television and honors those who have contributed significantly to film culture and the industry at large. This program honors the best in Texas talent by inducting honorees into the Texas Film Hall of Fame.

Who funds Austin Film Society and Austin Studios

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Perspective Media InitiativesImpact Support for Breaking the News$75,000
Aspen Community Foundation (ACF)The Purpose of This Grant Is To Support the Film, Breaking the News.$68,000
Austin City Arts FundTo Support Film Productions Directed and Produced By Women$61,000
...and 11 more grants received

Personnel at Austin Film Society and Austin Studios

NameTitleCompensation
Rebecca CampbellChief Executive Officer$159,822
Rebecca CambellExecutive Director
Richard LinklaterFounder and Artistic Director$0
Eric DeJernettBoard Member$0
Lisa HickeyPresident$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Austin Film Society and Austin Studios

RevenuesFYE 08/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,771,153
Program services$4,777,224
Investment income and dividends$15,687
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$296,416
Miscellaneous revenues$57,631
Total revenues$7,918,111

Form 990s for Austin Film Society and Austin Studios

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-082024-07-12990View PDF
2022-082023-06-05990View PDF
2021-082022-07-13990View PDF
2020-082021-04-15990View PDF
2019-082021-02-09990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s

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Denver Film SocietyDenver, CO$8,991,619
Film at Lincoln CenterNew York, NY$16,469,611
Bryn Mawr Theatre Film Institute (BMFI)Bryn Mawr, PA$2,365,772
Aspen FilmAspen, CO$3,828,968
Scribe Video CenterPhiladelphia, PA$2,704,737
Chicken and Egg PicturesBrooklyn, NY$4,420,113
Firelight MediaNew York, NY$7,880,020
Data update history
October 22, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $68,000 from Aspen Community Foundation (ACF)
October 16, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
August 28, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
August 28, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
August 2, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from Warren Skaaren Charitable Trust
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingEndowed supportCommunity engagement / volunteeringAuction fundraisersTax deductible donationsFiscal sponsorAccepts online donations
General information
Address
1901 E 51st St
Austin, TX 78723
Metro area
Austin-Round Rock-Georgetown, TX
County
Travis County, TX
Website URL
austinfilm.org/ 
Phone
(512) 322-0145
Facebook page
austinfilm 
Twitter profile
@afs1985 
IRS details
EIN
74-2433823
Fiscal year end
August
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1986
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A31: Film, Video
NAICS code, primary
512110: Motion Picture and Video Production
Parent/child status
Independent
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