A3F Incorporated, 501(c)(3)
Official 501(c)(3) Organization
We are excited to announce that as of December 10, 2008,
A3F Incorporated is an official public charity recognized by the Internal Revenue Service under sections 170, 2055, 2106 and 2522 of the Code. A3F Inc. can now accept tax-deductible donations and sponsorships!
Support the A3F
Whether you are an individual or a company, you can
support the A3F with a tax-deductible donation.
For sponsorship donations, please direct inquires here.
Simply click the
donate button below and use your PayPal or credit card. Upon successful donation, you will be directed to a page to leave your contact information in order to secure a receipt for tax purposes (required for donations of $250 or more).
Giving Grant
We are pleased to announce our first
Grant from
Meridian Bank. Michele Meyer and Jae Staats attended the recognition breakfast on November 3, 2008. A huge thank you to Jim Zimmerman, Aimee Martin and Charmayne Nuesca of Meridian for this great honor and for supporting A3F Incorporated.
Our Mission
The charitable purpose of A3F Incorporated is to benefit the independent filmmaking community in the state of Arizona through film challenges, international festivals, educational workshops, scholarships and a public media center. A3F Incorporated provides these
charitable activities through its newly formed non-profit 501(c)(3) organization.
A3F Incorporated hosts its public film challenges, festivals and workshops through the Almost Famous Film Festival. Founded in 2005, the
Almost Famous Film Festival has built a solid foundation in Arizona as a leader in the independent film festival circuit.
Scholarships
A3F Incorporated is introducing a
scholarship program to be awarded to promising film and creative writing students at Phoenix College, Scottsdale Community College and Arizona State University. A total of three
$1000 scholarships will be made available beginning in January 2010.
If you are an eligible student, download the
scholarship application or
email for more information.
Media Center
A3F Incorporated plans to develop a public-accessible media center in 2010 for filmmakers to use in developing scripts, films and other media-related projects. The
media center will consist of computer editing bays, literature, handbooks and manuals, community references, and other resources that will aid filmmakers without the means to acquire these fundamental necessities for creating films.
Looking Forward
A3F Incorporated will continue to support the successful foundation established by the Almost Famous Film Festival and its direction and course of hosting events for
independent filmmakers. As a tax-exempt non-profit, A3F Incorporated will substantially increase its ability to provide assistance, sponsorship and funding for these community outreach programs and events that directly benefit the participants.
Donations from local and state businesses, individuals and grants will generate revenue that will go directly back into the festival which will greatly enhance the benefits for the filmmakers and people participating in our sponsored events. One hundred percent of all monies received will be
invested into the festival for our initial fiscal year.
We are dedicated to always putting the filmmakers first!
A3F Incorporated Board of Directors
Founder & President - Jae K. Staats
Vice President - Jason Francois
Secretary - Michele A. Meyer
Treasurer - Jae K. Staats
