American Documentary Inc
- Assets
- $4.8m
- Revenue
- $5.8m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 26
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 05/1988
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- 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 12/2022, American Documentary Inc employed 26 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 12/2022, American Documentary Inc generated $5.8m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.5% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.9m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 3.6% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, American Documentary Inc has awarded 37 individual grants totaling $346,419. 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
2022
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.
COMMUNICATIONS PROGRAM PROVIDES PROMOTION, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES FOR POV AND AMERICA REFRAMED PROGRAMS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Erika Dilday Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $220,409 |
Chris White Vp, Programming | 40 | $108,514 | |
Asad Muhammad Vp, Community Eng. | 40 | $109,400 | |
Chris Plaut Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Michael Isip Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Ann Tenenbaum Emeritus | Trustee | 0.5 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Kristal Choy Fin. & Bus. Consultant | 12/30/22 | $124,400 |
Not Going Quietly Llc Program & Production Fee | 12/30/22 | $110,000 |
An Act Of Worship Llc Program & Production Fee | 12/30/22 | $111,500 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $828,130 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,387,164 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,215,294 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $2,579,712 |
| Investment income | $25,999 |
| 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 | $5,823,487 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $62,000 |
| 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. | $233,199 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $25,750 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,465,910 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $62,781 |
| Other employee benefits | $252,929 |
| Payroll taxes | $125,247 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $3,836 |
| 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 | $677,080 |
| Advertising and promotion | $28,144 |
| Office expenses | $127,013 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $11,643 |
| Occupancy | $104,673 |
| Travel | $118,274 |
| 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 | $43,610 |
| Insurance | $34,191 |
| All other expenses | $66,577 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,926,183 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $204,917 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,325,790 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,679,257 |
| 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 | $534,831 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $59,242 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $944,581 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $64,398 |
| Total assets | $4,813,016 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $663,605 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $64,398 |
| Total liabilities | $728,003 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $2,358,148 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,726,865 |
| 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 | $4,813,016 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, American Documentary Inc has awarded $57,000 in support to 6 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
DOC SAVANNAH INC PURPOSE: Our America subgrant | $6,000 |
FOUND SOUND NATION PURPOSE: Our America subgrant | $9,000 |
FROM PRISON CELLS TO PHD INC PURPOSE: Our America subgrant | $10,000 |
GA PUBLIC TELECOM COMMISION PURPOSE: Our America subgrant | $10,000 |
PRAIRIE PUBLIC BROADCASTING PURPOSE: Our America subgrant | $10,000 |
NEW FILMMAKERS LOS ANGELES PURPOSE: Our America subgrant | $12,000 |