American Documentary Inc
- Assets
- $4.5m
- Revenue
- $5.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 28
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 05/1988
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 13-3447752
Organization Overview
American Documentary Inc is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 1988. According to its NTEE Classification (A31) the organization is classified as: Film & Video, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, American Documentary Inc employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. American Documentary Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, American Documentary Inc generated $5.6m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.0m during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, American Documentary Inc has awarded 26 individual grants totaling $265,419. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
AMERICAN DOCUMENTARY IS A MEDIA ARTS ORGANIZATION THAT PRODUCES PBS DOCUMENTARY FILM SERIES,INCLUDING POV AND AMERICA REFRAMED, AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL, ONLINE AND ENGAGEMENT TOOLS TO ENCOURAGE THE USE OF DOCUMENTARY FOR CIVIC DISCOURSE, AND OTHER INITIATIVES TO SUPPORT THE INDEPENDENT FILM FIELD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
POV PROGRAMMING AND PRODUCTION SUPPORTS THE PRODUCTION AND BROADCAST OF INDEPENDENT DOCUMENTARIES ON PUBLIC TELEVISION.
POV ENGAGE CONDUCTS COMMUNITY AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, SCREENINGS, AND MATERIALS FOR POV PROGRAMS.
AMERICA REFRAMED BRINGS TO NATIONAL AUDIENCES COMPELLING STORIES THAT ILLUMINATE THE CHANGING CONTOURS OF AN EVER-EVOLVING AMERICA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Erika Dilday Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $137,933 |
Chris White Vp, Programming | 40 | $103,388 | |
Asad Muhammad Vp, Ce | 40 | $103,173 | |
Chris Plaut Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Michael Isip Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
John Bredar Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Kristal Choy Fin. & Bus. Consultant | 12/30/21 | $108,288 |
Madsen Fisher Program & Production Fee | 12/30/21 | $106,500 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $563,345 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,255,834 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,819,179 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,811,325 |
| Investment income | $2,912 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $5,634,331 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $91,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $253,924 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $24,704 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,440,929 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $64,682 |
| Other employee benefits | $243,487 |
| Payroll taxes | $133,303 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $31,375 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $779,968 |
| Advertising and promotion | $19,272 |
| Office expenses | $129,406 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $324,323 |
| Occupancy | $93,805 |
| Travel | $28,271 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $67,729 |
| Insurance | $33,321 |
| All other expenses | $53,762 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,010,208 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,199,168 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $948,540 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $947,088 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $483,911 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $89,165 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $800,445 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,468,317 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $895,747 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $308,400 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,204,147 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,022,995 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,241,175 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $4,468,317 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Documentary Inc has awarded $85,000 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Los Angeles, CA PURPOSE: Our America subgrant | $25,000 |
Erie, PA PURPOSE: Our America subgrant | $10,000 |
New York, NY PURPOSE: Our America subgrant | $10,000 |
Anchorage, AK PURPOSE: Our America subgrant | $10,000 |
Honolulu, HI PURPOSE: Our America subgrant | $10,000 |
Durham, NC PURPOSE: Our America subgrant | $10,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that American Documentary Inc has recieved totaling $2,544,171.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $700,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $700,000 |
John D & Catherine T Macarthur Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS. | $700,000 |
Wyncote Foundation Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR ONGOING PROGRAMS | $227,960 |
Reva & David Logan Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: POV SHORTS, GENERAL OPERATING, AND CHALLENGE | $75,000 |
Park Foundation Inc Ithaca, NY PURPOSE: AMERICAN DOCUMENTARY, INC. | $75,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Film At Lincoln Center Inc New York, NY | $47,336,422 | $12,793,835 |
Women Make Movies Inc New York, NY | $4,051,785 | $9,688,918 |
The Independent Feature Project Inc Brooklyn, NY | $3,453,615 | $7,239,136 |
Jacob Burns Film Center Inc Pleasantville, NY | $56,622,968 | $8,221,632 |
Ghetto Film School Inc Bronx, NY | $4,789,477 | $7,574,668 |
Cinereach Ltd New York, NY | $8,475,346 | -$20,278 |
American Documentary Inc Brooklyn, NY | $4,468,317 | $5,634,331 |
Center For Independent Documentary Inc Newton, MA | $4,612,024 | $5,515,136 |
Film Forum Inc New York, NY | $19,050,321 | $4,468,920 |
Harmony Labs Inc New York, NY | $1,442,508 | $4,578,656 |
Alcohol And Drug Abuse Services Inc Port Allegany, PA | $3,920,999 | $4,354,797 |
Tribeca Film Institute Inc New York, NY | $183,631 | $2,652,875 |