Is it real?
Yes. Never revoked by the IRS. Latest filing on record: FY2025. IRS ruling in Aug 1992.
IRS Pub. 78 · IRS Auto-Revocation List · IRS Business Master File
Where the money goes
81 cents of each dollar spent went to programs.
Form 990 Part IX, line 25, columns B–D. Every line is in By the numbers.
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Who runs it and what they're paid
11 people listed on the 990.
Questions the 990 asks
The form asks each of these directly. These are the filed answers.
- Family or business ties among officersPt VI · Ln 2No
- Top official's pay set by an independent reviewPt VI · Ln 15aNo
Programs and updates
Educates and connects industry professionals through events, resources, and research.
Questions for Foil & Specialty Effects Association
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To promote education and networking opportunities through the organization of an annual CONFERENCE/TRADE show. This activity provides training and education for members and a forum for networking.
Form 990 Part III, line 4, FY2020. The organization’s own words, as filed with the IRS. Find it at the IRS (EIN 48-1105399) · Dispute this lineTo strengthen the industry as a whole through education, seminars, statistical surveys, reference tools, and trade show exhibitions. This includes a comprehensive website, membership directory, designer guide to foil specialty & effects, and much more.
Form 990 Part III, line 4, FY2020. The organization’s own words, as filed with the IRS. Find it at the IRS (EIN 48-1105399) · Dispute this lineTo educate the industry as a whole through a quarterly publication and utilize this vehicle to promote the association and provide revenue to the association through advertising.
Form 990 Part III, line 4, FY2020. The organization’s own words, as filed with the IRS. Find it at the IRS (EIN 48-1105399) · Dispute this lineBy the numbers
The FY2020 990, line by line.
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| Line | Start FY20 | End FY20 |
|---|---|---|
| Cash and savingsLn 1–2 | $78K | $107K |
| InvestmentsLn 11–13 | $103K | $120K |
| Total assetsLn 16 | $233K | $250K |
| LiabilitiesLn 26 | $29K | $37K |
| Net assetsLn 32 | $204K | $213K |
| Line | Total | Programs | Management | Fundraising |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management feesLn 11a | $90K | $76K | $14K | |
| Legal feesLn 11b | $578 | $578 | ||
| Accounting feesLn 11c | $8K | $8K | ||
| Advertising and promotionLn 12 | $7K | $7K | ||
| TravelLn 17 | $3K | $3K | ||
| Conferences, conventions and meetingsLn 19 | $25K | $25K | ||
| InsuranceLn 23 | $2K | $2K | ||
| Other expenses (24a–d)Ln 24 | $26K | $24K | $1K | |
| All other expensesLn 24e | $8K | $6K | $2K | |
| Total functional expensesLn 25 | $168K | $137K | $31K | $0 |
Filing history
| Year | Money in | Money out | In minus out | Net assets | Download |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 LatestFiled with the IRS Mar 31, 2026 | $227K | $185K | $42K | $349K | 990 PDF |
| FY2024Filed with the IRS Feb 17, 2025 | $240K | $242K | −$2K | $288K | 990 PDF |
| FY2023Filed with the IRS Mar 13, 2024 | $249K | $225K | $25K | $275K | 990 PDF |
| FY2022Filed with the IRS May 8, 2023 | $224K | $198K | $26K | $234K | 990 PDF |
| FY2021Filed with the IRS Nov 3, 2022 | $157K | $141K | $17K | $238K | 990 PDF |
| FY2020 ViewingFiled with the IRS Oct 13, 2021 | $177K | $168K | $9K | $213K | 990 PDF |
Schedules filed Part IV
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Part I · Summary $177,160 revenue, 12 lines filed
Part VI · Governance 8 of 11 board members independent, 4 to look at
Part VIII · Statement of revenue $177,160 across 5 lines filed
Part IX · Statement of functional expenses $168,401 across 9 lines filed
Part X · Balance sheet $249,972 assets, 13 lines filed
Part XI · Reconciliation of net assets $212,558 net assets at year end
Form 990 e-file (XML) FY2020 from the IRS · Classification, formation year and address from the IRS Business Master File
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