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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
(Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2019
Open to Public
Inspection
Inspection
Name of the organization
AUSTRALIANS IN FILM
Employer identification number
95-4862600
95-4862600
| Return Reference | Explanation |
|---|---|
| FORM 990 GOVERNING BODY REVIEW (PART VI, LINE 11) | TAX RETURN WAS REVIEWED BY AN OFFICER BEFORE FILING. ALL BOARD MEMBERS RECEIVED A COPY FOR REVIEW BEFORE FILING OF ITS TAX RETURN. |
| GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, ETC, AVAILABLE TO PUBLIC (PART VI, LINE 19) | THE POLICIES AND GOVERNING DOCUMENTS ARE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON WRITTEN REQUEST. |
| SIGNIFICANT PROGRAM SERVICES NOT LISTED ON PRIOR YEAR RETURN (PART III, LI | THE PURPOSE OF AUSTRALIANS IN FILM IS TO PROMOTE AUSTRALIAN TALENT AND FILM INDUSTRY. WHEN THE ORGANIZATION WAS ESTABLISHED RECOGNITION WAS ERRONEOUSLY SOUGHT AS A SOCIAL CLUB UNDER 501(C)(7) RATHER THAN A BUSINESS LEAGUE UNDER SECTION 501(C)(6). THERE HAVE BEEN NO CHANGES TO THE ORGANIZATION'S LEGAL STRUCTURE WHICH WOULD REQUIRE THE FILING OF A NEW APPLICATION FOR RECOGNITION OF EXEMPTION UNDER SECTION 501(A). SINCE THE IRS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS DETERMINATIONS UNIT NO LONGER ISSUES LETTERS REGARDING MATERIAL CHANGES IN AN ORGANIZATION'S CHARACTER, BUT INSTEAD REQUIRES THESE CHANGES TO BE REPORTED ON THE ANNUAL RETURN OF ORGANIZATION EXEMPT FROM INCOME TAX. THE ORGANIZATION'S PURPOSE AND ITS ACTIVITIES ARE CLEARLY DESIGNED TO PROMOTE THE COMMON BUSINESS INTERESTS OF ITS MEMBERS. THE PERIODIC SCREENINGS OF FILMS, SHORTS,DOCUMENTARIES AND TELEVISION PROGRAMS PRODUCED IN AUSTRALIA, THE UNITED STATES AND ELSEWHERE WHICH FEATURES CONTRIBUTIONS BY AUSTRALIAN ACTORS, DIRECTORS, PRODUCERS AND INDIVIDUALS IN VARIOUS ALLIED CRAFTS PROVIDE SIGNIFICANT PUBLICITY FOR AUSTRALIAN TALENT. THEY ALSO PROVIDE NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES FOR MEMBERS ENABLING THEM TO BUILD RELATIONSHIPS AND SHARE INFORMATION WITH OTHERS IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY. THESE SCREENINGS ENHANCE BUSINESS AND PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S MEMBERS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO CONDUCTS VARIOUS SEMINARS, PANELS AND WORKSHOPS FOR MEMBERS TO ENHANCE THEIR KNOWLEDGE OF THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY AND IMPROVE THEIR SKILLS. THESE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES ENABLE MEMBERS TO PROMOTE THEIR PROJECTS AND ADVANCE THEIR CAREERS. IN MOST YEARS THE ORGANIZATION ALSO HAS AN AWARDS DINNER CELEBRATING THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF AUSTRALIANS IN THE ENTERTAINMENT INDUSTRY. THIS EVENT RECEIVES EXTENSIVE MEDIA COVERAGE WHICH PROMOTES AUSTRALIAN TALENT IN THE INDUSTRY. THE PURPOSE AND THE ACTIVITIES OF AUSTRALIANS IN FILM PROMOTE THE COMMON BUSINESS INTERESTS OF THE MEMBERS RATHER THAN MERELY PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY TO SOCIALIZE. THE ORGANIZATION IS ORGANIZED AND OPERATED AS A 501(C)(6) ORGANIZATION |
| FORM 990 GOVERNING BODY REVIEW (PART VI, LINE 6) | MEMBERS |
| FORM 990 PART IV SECTION B POLICIES LINE 15B | BOARD MEMBERS DETERMINE THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND KEY EMPLOYEES ANNUAL COMPENSATION. |
| FORM 990 GOVERNING BODY REVIEW (PART VI, LINE 7A) | BOARD MEMBERS HAVE THE POWER TO ELECT OR APPOINT OTHER BOARD MEMBERS. |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES | DESCRIPTION:OFFICE CLEAN UP TOTAL EXPENSES:1550 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:1550 |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES | DESCRIPTION:DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS TOTAL EXPENSES:1791 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:1791 |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES | DESCRIPTION:MEALS & ENTERTAINMENT TOTAL EXPENSES:427 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:427 |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES | DESCRIPTION:TELEPHONE TOTAL EXPENSES:9556 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:9556 |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES | DESCRIPTION:OFFICE SUPPLIES TOTAL EXPENSES:2893 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:2893 |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES | DESCRIPTION:PERMITS TOTAL EXPENSES:430 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:430 |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES | DESCRIPTION:PAYROLL EXPENSES TOTAL EXPENSES:12811 PROGRAM SERVICES:8474 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:4337 |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES | DESCRIPTION:SMALL MATERIALS TOTAL EXPENSES:110 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:110 |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES | DESCRIPTION:COMPUTER/ADMIN TOTAL EXPENSES:259 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:259 |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES | DESCRIPTION:FOOD/BEVERAGE TOTAL EXPENSES:2416 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:2416 |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES | DESCRIPTION:OTHER GENERAL EXPENSES TOTAL EXPENSES:620 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:620 |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES | DESCRIPTION:MEMBERSHIP EXPENSE TOTAL EXPENSES:750 MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL:750 |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES | DESCRIPTION:CHARLIE'S EXPENSE TOTAL EXPENSES:546 PROGRAM SERVICES:546 |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES | DESCRIPTION:SCREENING EXPENSE TOTAL EXPENSES:59730 PROGRAM SERVICES:59730 |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES | DESCRIPTION:INDUSTRY DEVELOPMENT EXPENSE TOTAL EXPENSES:21332 PROGRAM SERVICES:21332 |
| FORM 990 PART IX LINE 24 - OTHER EXPENSES | DESCRIPTION:CHARLIE'S LAB EXPENSE TOTAL EXPENSES:44191 PROGRAM SERVICES:44191 |
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Cat. No. 51056K
Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2019
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