Austin Ai Film Festival
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
To promote and advance AI-generated and AI-assisted filmmaking through an annual film festival that showcases work awards excellence and builds community around emerging filmmaking technologies.
- Income
- $62,458
- Spending
- $92,525
- Reserves
- -6.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 81%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending January 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 0 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 788% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 48% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending January 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending January 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (1)
- $92,525 spent. In its inaugural year the Austin AI Film Festival AAIFF established itself as the only dedicated AI film festival in Texas. Held during SXSW 2025 at the AT&T Hotel and Conference Center in Austin the festival convened the emerging AI filmmaking community bringing together filmmakers technologists artists and audiences to spotlight the work and creative processes of those working at the frontier of AI-generated and AI-assisted filmmaking. Key accomplishments during the tax year: 2,000+ international film submissions received reviewed and curated 300+ attendees from across the United States and internationally $12,756 awarded to individual filmmakers in recognition of excellence across multiple competition categories Public screenings panels and community programming that spotlighted filmmakers and showcased what is now possible with AI as a creative medium Established AAIFF as a credible national platform and community gathering point for AI-native storytelling The festival advanced the organizations exempt purpose by promoting public understanding and appreciation of AI filmmaking as an emerging art form providing professional recognition and financial support to individual filmmakers and creating an inclusive community space for practitioners audiences and supporters to engage with the rapid evolution of this creative medium.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending January 31, 2026, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending January 2026.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.
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