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The British Academy of Film and Television Arts Inc

EIN 95-4130773 · Los Angeles, CA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair52 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE SPECIFIC PURPOSES FOR WHICH BAFTA NA IS ORGANIZED IS TO PROMOTE, MAINTAIN, IMPROVE AND ADVANCE ORIGINAL AND CREATIVE WORK AMONG INDIVIDUALS EMPLOYED PROFESSIONALLY IN FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION AND ALLIED INDUSTRIES, TO CREATE AND MAINTAIN A HIGH STANDARD OF MEMBERSHIP QUALIFICATION, TO PRESERVE THE HERITAGE OF THE UK FILM, TELEVISION AND ALLIED INDUSTRIES, TO ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE RESEARCH IN THE ARTS, SCIENCES AND TECHNIQUES OF FILM AND TELEVISION PRODUCTION AND ALLIED INDUSTRIES AND TO THAT END TO OFFER SCREENINGS, EVENTS, MEETINGS, NEWSLETTERS, LECTURES, SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS, TO COOPERATE WITH EDUCATION AUTHORITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS TO PROCURE THE BETTER APPRECIATION AND UNDERSTANDING OF FILM AND TELEVISION, TO ENCOURAGE THE EDUCATION ASPECTS OF FILM, TELEVISION AND GAMES TO

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$2.2 million
Spent on programs
57%
Reserves
7.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
10
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$168,695, executive directorn (as of 2/2024)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 52 out of 100. Higher than 23% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 46% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 38% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    57% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 17 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 16 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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)
  1. $1.3 million spent. LEARNING, INCLUSION AND TALENT PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE BAFTA STUDENT AWARDS, MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS SERVE TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO CAREERS AND TO FOSTER SUCCESSFUL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WITHIN THE FILM, GAMES AND TELEVISION INDUSTRIES. THIS ALSO INCLUDES REGULAR NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES TO ENSURE PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN PEERS ARE CREATED AND NURTURED.YEAR-ROUND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT IS OFFERED THROUGH PANELS, MASTERCLASSES AND SCREENING Q&AS, AVAILABLE TO BOTH IN-PERSON AUDIENCES AS WELL AS WIDE ONLINE AUDIENCES THROUGH TAPED CONTENT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 1987.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. 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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