Nonprofit · EIN 20-4849503
DALLAS FILM SOCIETY INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · DALLAS, TX 75207
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $454,327 | $472,008 | -$17,681 | $65,234 | $104,100 | -$38,866 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $454,394 | $461,736 | -$7,342 | $85,080 | $106,265 | -$21,185 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $432,873 | $390,952 | $41,921 | $128,493 | $142,336 | -$13,843 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $276,675
- of which government grants
- $72,500
- Program service revenue
- $177,645
- Investment income
- $7
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $100,000
- Other salaries and wages
- $76,544
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $182,539
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Travel
- $7,304
- Program services (functional)
- $410,386
- Management and general (functional)
- $26,345
- Fundraising (functional)
- $35,277
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $85,080
- Total assets, end of year
- $65,234
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $104,100
- Net assets, end of year
- -$38,866
- Gross receipts
- $454,327
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 100
- Year formed
- 2006
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Wilbins | Chief Executive Officer & Board Member Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,000 |
| Tom Cawthra | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Damany Daniel | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Mark Denesuk | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Eustace | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Gallerano | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Hatcher | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Adam Hilkemann | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Brandon Jones | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lynn Lewis | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Mayberry | Board Chair Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Rachel Salinas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Wilbins | Chief Executive Officer & Board Member Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,000 |
| Tom Cawthra | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Damany Daniel | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Mark Denesuk | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Scott Eustace | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Gallerano | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Hatcher | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Adam Hilkemann | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Brandon Jones | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lynn Lewis | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Mayberry | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Rachel Salinas | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tom Cawthra | Board Member;Former Interim Executive Director Trustee or director | 1 | $49,998 |
| Beth Wilbins | Chief Executive Officer & Board Member Trustee or director, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $33,333 |
| Scott Eustace | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Adam Hilkemann | Board Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Mary Hatcher | Board Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Mark Denesuk | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Gallerano | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brandon Jones | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lynn Lewis | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Michael Mayberry | Vice Chair Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Damany Daniel | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jason Cleveland | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 110 LESLIE ST STE 200, DALLAS, TX 75207-7112
- In care of
- % MICHAEL CAIN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Beth Wilbins, 110 Leslie Street, Suite 200, Dallas, TX 75207
- Signed the 990
- Mary Hatcher, Treasurer
- Phone
- (214) 720-0555
- Website
- www.dallasfilm.org
Mission
Dallas Film Society's mission is to celebrate films and their impact on society, to honor filmmakers and recognize their achievements and contributions to enhancing the creative community and to provide educational programs to develop a better understanding of the role of film in today's world and to promote the City of Dallas and its commitment to the art of filmmaking.
Program accomplishments
- Founded in 2006, the Dallas Film Society is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization sustained by more than 20,000 supporters, volunteers, corporations, grants, and individual donors. We lead multiple educational initiatives to mentor excellence in film, television and digital media. And we proudly support filmmakers, theatres and film organizations locally and globally. The Dallas International Film Festival is held annually. During the Film Festival, Dallas comes together to celebrate film and filmmakers. The Dallas International Film Festival has become the place for storytellers and audiences to connect and experience film as a community. and experience film as a community. Since its founding, the Dallas Film Society has screened more than 2,500 widely diverse new films from more than 100 countries, provided more than $1.1 million in awards, hosted nearly 100,000 filmgoers and filmmakers, and provided educational experiences for thousands of Dallas area students.Expenses $375,076 · revenue $419,287
- DIFF INSIDE FILM is an educational talk series featuring film screenings followed by conversations with directors, producers, screenwriters, actors, and other film industry professionals. Working with our established network of educators throughout North Texas, the screenings are offered to students at no charge. The DIFF INSIDE FILM program is designed to give students first-hand access to insights from film industry insiders to guide their path toward career success in film-related professions. The series features guest speakers and panelists with international, national, regional and local filmmaking backgrounds and experiences. Screenings and Q&As are curated and moderated by DIFF Artistic Director James Faust, who has provided programming leadership to the Dallas International Film Festival since its inception.Expenses $3,971
- The DIFF SHORTS Film Festival is a dedicated celebration of short-form storytelling and cinematic innovation. It serves as a global platform for emerging and established filmmakers to showcase diverse perspectives in a compact, high-impact format. The festival typically features around 12 to 14 themed blocks showcasing over 80 films, ranging from student works to professional productions. The lineup includes narrative shorts, documentaries, animated films, music videos, and horror/late-night thrills. Beyond screenings, the event includes Q&A sessions, industry panels, filmmaker receptions, and daily red carpets to foster connections between creators and the community.Expenses $31,339 · revenue $35,033
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-4849503
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2020
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A31)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $65,234
- Income (IRS master file)
- $454,327
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2018
- Posted by the IRS
- August 12, 2019
- Reinstated
- Effective November 15, 2018
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $454,327 | $472,008 | $65,234 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $454,394 | $461,736 | $85,080 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $432,873 | $390,952 | $128,493 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $178,149 | $280,265 | $79,523 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-4849503).
Questions about DALLAS FILM SOCIETY INC
- What is the EIN of DALLAS FILM SOCIETY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DALLAS FILM SOCIETY INC is 20-4849503.
- Is DALLAS FILM SOCIETY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2018 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2018.
- Are donations to DALLAS FILM SOCIETY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DALLAS FILM SOCIETY INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of DALLAS FILM SOCIETY INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DALLAS FILM SOCIETY INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DALLAS FILM SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names Beth Wilbins.
- Who are the officers and directors of DALLAS FILM SOCIETY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $100,000 (Beth Wilbins, Chief Executive Officer & Board Member).
- How much revenue does DALLAS FILM SOCIETY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $454,327, expenses of $472,008 and total assets of $65,234 at year end.
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