Nonprofit · EIN 33-3260317
FILM INDUSTRY LAB AND MENTORSHIP SOCIETY
Tax-exempt · AUSTIN, TX 78731
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $24,950 | $24,572 | $378 | $377 | $0 | $377 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $24,949
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $1
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $2,217
- Travel
- $23
- Program services (functional)
- $24,236
- Management and general (functional)
- $68
- Fundraising (functional)
- $268
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $377
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $377
- Gross receipts
- $24,950
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 2025
- 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 December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jacob Stone | Director Trustee or director | 0.5 | $1,100 |
| Siegen Bretzke | President and Co-Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 8 | $0 |
| David Gutierrez | Secretary and Co-Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Ben MarchiHilton | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5900 BALCONES DR STE 100, AUSTIN, TX 78731-4298
- In care of
- % DAVID GUTIERREZ
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Siegen Bretzke, 5900 Balcones Drive STE 100, Austin, TX 78731
- Signed the 990
- David Gutierrez, Secretary and Co-Treasurer
- Phone
- (512) 537-2944
Mission
Were here for the ones who learn best by doing. Some lessons cant be taught in a classroom. Thats why we focus on workshops mentorship and real on-set experience working side by side with industry professionals who know the ropes and remember what it was like to start out. We create a space where filmmakers can grow their skills ask questions make mistakes and gain the kind of hands-on knowledge that only comes from being in the mix. The film industry can be chaotic constantly changing and difficult to navigate without guidance. We bring the industry to our community so aspiring filmmakers can spend less time searching in the dark and more time learning their craft building relationships and turning passion into practice. We dont have all the answers but we know how to open doors and were excited to hold them open for the next generation of storytellers.
Program accomplishments
- FILMS presented the 2025 Winter Film Workshop at Sound Stage on St. Elmo in Austin providing an immersive experience on a professional production set. Experienced industry professionals guided participants through cinema robotics camera and lighting workflows stunt coordination practical special effects character makeup and prosthetics art department work and the safe creation of action-horror scenes with trained stunt performers. Participants learned how specialized departments collaborate to create finished shots and had opportunities to ask questions receive mentorship and build relationships with working professionals. The workshop reached its 25-person registration capacity filled most of the large studio and welcomed additional attendees who arrived without registering. Following the workshop several participants obtained opportunities to work on professional sets through connections they developed during the program. Admission was offered on a free or pay-what-you-can basis and the workshop was supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department.Expenses $20,808
- FILMS conducted a four-hour hands-on AV cable repair workshop at the University of Texas at Austins Moody School of Communication. Multiple industry instructors taught participants the art and science of soldering and repairing full-size and miniature XLR and TRS cables as well as making BNC coaxial and RJ45 Ethernet cables. Participants made real fully functioning cables that they can use on professional jobs. The program provided practical skills participants could apply to diagnose and repair audiovisual cables in professional production environments.Expenses $1,870
- FILMS conducted a free three-hour Advanced Lavalier Wiring and Utility Sound Technician Workshop at the University of Texas at Austins Moody School of Communication. Led by veteran sound utility technician UST Alana Knutson Ant-Man Captain America Passengers The Fate of the Furious Knutson shared firsthand knowledge of the USTs responsibilities and professional workflows on large productions. Through detailed instruction and live demonstrations participants learned the specialized tools and techniques used to conceal lavalier microphones on performers wearing a variety of challenging wardrobes. The program gave participants a rare direct access to an accomplished industry professional and practical knowledge they could apply while working on film sets. We had 57 attendees register for the workshops that day along with curious UT students that attended unofficially. Knutson stayed for many hours after the event graciously answering follow up questions from a crowd of students.Expenses $1,558
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 December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | Check at the IRS |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 33-3260317
- 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
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Arts, culture and humanities (A31)
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $24,950 | $24,572 | $377 | XML |
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 33-3260317).
Questions about FILM INDUSTRY LAB AND MENTORSHIP SOCIETY
- What is the EIN of FILM INDUSTRY LAB AND MENTORSHIP SOCIETY?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of FILM INDUSTRY LAB AND MENTORSHIP SOCIETY is 33-3260317.
- Is FILM INDUSTRY LAB AND MENTORSHIP SOCIETY tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
- Are donations to FILM INDUSTRY LAB AND MENTORSHIP SOCIETY tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does FILM INDUSTRY LAB AND MENTORSHIP SOCIETY 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 FILM INDUSTRY LAB AND MENTORSHIP SOCIETY due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did FILM INDUSTRY LAB AND MENTORSHIP SOCIETY last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of FILM INDUSTRY LAB AND MENTORSHIP SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Siegen Bretzke.
- Who are the officers and directors of FILM INDUSTRY LAB AND MENTORSHIP SOCIETY?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 4 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $1,100 (Jacob Stone, Director).
- How much revenue does FILM INDUSTRY LAB AND MENTORSHIP SOCIETY have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $24,950, expenses of $24,572 and total assets of $377 at year end.
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