Nonprofit · EIN 74-1956176
AUSTIN ADVERTISING FEDERATION
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · AUSTIN, TX 78749
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990-EZ | $90,722 | $85,298 | $5,424 | $12,095 | $212 | $11,883 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990-EZ | $119,608 | $131,961 | -$12,353 | $6,854 | $1,535 | $5,319 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $3,900
- Membership dues
- $9,590
- Program service revenue
- $77,232
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $15,949
- Other expenses
- $69,349
- Program services (functional)
- $38,780
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,854
- Total assets, end of year
- $12,095
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $212
- Net assets, end of year
- $11,883
- Cash, savings and investments
- $12,095
- Gross receipts
- $90,722
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-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Hay | Co-President | 10 | $0 |
| Blake Herbert | Co-President | 10 | $0 |
| Helena Abbing | Immediate Past President | 2 | $0 |
| Kat Thay | Immediate Past President | 2 | $0 |
| Anita Trapp | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Danielle Martinez | Ad 2 Austin President | 5 | $0 |
| Jess Forde | American Advertising Awards Co-VP | 5 | $0 |
| Dayv Widdecombe | American Advertising Awards Co-VP | 5 | $0 |
| Greg McLean | Big Wigs VP | 4 | $0 |
| Cori Baker | Communications VP | 6 | $0 |
| Dereca Sims | DEI & Mosaic VP | 2 | $0 |
| Clay Craig | Education Co-VP | 3 | $0 |
| Lisa Dobias | Education Co-VP | 3 | $0 |
| Jonathan Hunt | Government VP | 3 | $0 |
| Casey Baker | Membership Co-VP | 3 | $0 |
7 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Ryan | Membership Co-VP | 3 | $0 |
| John Daly | Programs Co-VP | 4 | $0 |
| Lizz Warner | Programs Co-VP | 4 | $0 |
| Nick Thomas | Public Service VP | 3 | $0 |
| Kyle Speckman | Partnerships VP | 4 | $0 |
| Jenaro Diaz | Technology VP | 5 | $0 |
| Hector Silva | SXSW VP | 3 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2024: 27 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jake Hay | Co-President | 10 | $0 |
| Kat Thay | Co-President | 10 | $0 |
| Blake Hebert | Incoming President | 3 | $0 |
| Helena Abbing | Immediate Past President | 2 | $0 |
| Cindy Brummer | Past President | 2 | $0 |
| Anita Trapp | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| Travis Doggett | Ad 2 Austin President | 5 | $0 |
| Jeanine Mioton | American Advertising Awards Co-VP | 5 | $0 |
| Dayv Widdecombe | American Advertising Awards Co-VP | 5 | $0 |
| Dax Patton | Big Wigs VP | 4 | $0 |
| Jessica Phillips | Club Achievement VP | 3 | $0 |
| Molly Lochridge | Communications Co-VP | 6 | $0 |
| Shonagh Speirs | Communications Co-VP | 6 | $0 |
| Emily Night | Website VP | 2 | $0 |
| Deleyla Glass | Diversity VP | 3 | $0 |
| Clay Craig | Education Co-VP | 3 | $0 |
| Natalie Brown-Devlin | Education Co-VP | 3 | $0 |
| Jonathan Hunt | Government VP | 3 | $0 |
| David Hay | Membership Co-VP | 3 | $0 |
| Alyssa Gonzales | Membership Co-VP | 3 | $0 |
| Katie Dickerson | Membership Co-VP | 3 | $0 |
| John Daly | Programs Co-VP | 4 | $0 |
| Easton Hay | Programs Co-VP | 4 | $0 |
| Nick Thomas | Public Service VP | 3 | $0 |
| Blake Hebert | Partnerships Co-VP | 4 | $0 |
| Kyle Speckman | Partnerships Co-VP | 4 | $0 |
| Jenaro Diaz | Technology VP | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 8006 BOUNTY TRL, AUSTIN, TX 78749-2813
- In care of
- % DEBRA CLEVELAND
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Anita Trapp, Treasurer
- Phone
- (512) 977-9994
- Website
- aafaustin.org
Mission
The local chapter of the American Advertising Federation, Austin Ad Fed's mission is to promote and support innovation in Austin's communication arts industry by responding to the needs of its members through informational programs and continuing education.
Program accomplishments
- The AAF Austin American Advertising Awards is the biggest night for the advertising community in Austin honoring the creative excellence in the field of advertising.Expenses $24,822
- Big Wigs was an in-person event paying homage to the talented professionals behind the scenes who are not typically recognized for their hard work and achievements. The event was held at Scholz Garten. Attendance was about 150.Expenses $12,044
- Events featuring speakers and panel discussion were hosted throughout the year to facilitate discussions on topics concerning the local communication arts industry.Expenses $1,914
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-EZ on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 74-1956176
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(6): Business league or chamber of commerce
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Community improvement and capacity building (S41)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $12,095
- Income (IRS master file)
- $90,722
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- November 15, 2011
- Posted by the IRS
- July 9, 2012
- Reinstated
- Effective November 15, 2011
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-EZ | June 2025 | $90,722 | $85,298 | $12,095 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2024 | $119,608 | $131,961 | $6,854 | XML |
| 990 | June 2023 | $206,521 | $218,054 | $19,275 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | June 2022 | – | – | – | 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 74-1956176).
Questions about AUSTIN ADVERTISING FEDERATION
- What is the EIN of AUSTIN ADVERTISING FEDERATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AUSTIN ADVERTISING FEDERATION is 74-1956176.
- Is AUSTIN ADVERTISING FEDERATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on November 15, 2011 and reinstated it effective November 15, 2011.
- Are donations to AUSTIN ADVERTISING FEDERATION tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does AUSTIN ADVERTISING FEDERATION 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 AUSTIN ADVERTISING FEDERATION 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 AUSTIN ADVERTISING FEDERATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended June 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of AUSTIN ADVERTISING FEDERATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 22 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does AUSTIN ADVERTISING FEDERATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $90,722, expenses of $85,298 and total assets of $12,095 at year end.
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