Docs In Progress Inc

Organization Overview

Docs In Progress Inc is located in Silver Spring, MD. The organization was established in 2008. 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, Docs In Progress Inc employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Docs In Progress 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, Docs In Progress Inc generated $282.4k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $270.4k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.6% 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 2017, Docs In Progress Inc has awarded 16 individual grants totaling $505,162. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

DOCS IN PROGRESS CULTIVATES DIVERSE VOICES IN DOCUMENTARY THROUGH EDUCATION, ARTIST SERVICES, AND PUBLIC PROGRAMS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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FISCAL SPONSORSHIP FUND:THE ORGANIZATION ACTS AS A FISCAL SPONSOR AND COLLECTS MONEY ON BEHALF OF FILMMAKERS WHERE THE ORGANIZATION COLLECTS DONATIONS ON BEHALF OF THE FILMMAKERS AND IN TURN DISBURSES THESE FUNDS TO THE FILMMAKERS DURING THE DOCUMENTARY FILM MAKING PROCESS.


EDUCATIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS:TRAINING IN ALL ASPECTS OF DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKING - FROM CONCEPT TO PRODUCTION TO EDITING TO DISTRIBUTION. TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR FIRST-TIME FILMMAKERS. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOR MORE ADVANCED FILMMAKERS. VIDEO PRODUCTION ENRICHMENT ACTIVITIES FOR YOUTH, ELDERS AND NONPROFIT PROFESSIONALS.


PUBLIC PROGRAMS:PROGRAMS WHICH CONNECT DOCUMENTARY FILMS AND FILMMAKERS WITH AUDIENCES, INCLUDING OUR SIGNATURE WORK-IN-PROGRESS SCREENINGS, THE ANNUAL COMMUNITY STORIES FILM FESTIVAL, THE DOCS IN THE CITY SCREENING SERIES, FREE "DOCUMENTARY DIALOGUE" SCREENINGS AND DISCUSSIONS, AND ORGANIZATIONAL REPRESENTATION AT FILM FESTIVALS, PANELS AND CONFERENCES.


ARTIST SERVICES AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT:PROGRAMS TO HELP DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS PROGRESS WITH THEIR FILMS AND THEIR CAREERS, INCLUDING FELLOWSHIPS FISCAL SPONSORSHIP, RESIDENCIES, PITCHING WORKSHOPS, ONE-ON-ONE CONSULTATIONS, FOCUS GROUPS, AND NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Cynthia L O'connell
Executive Director
$56,516
Barbara Valentino
Chair
$3,000
Jay Elvove
Secretary
$0
Kris A Higgins
Treasurer
$0
Erin Essenmacher
Board Member
$0
Yi Chen
Board Member
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $134,718
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$116,404
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$251,122
Total Program Service Revenue$31,122
Investment income $2
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 $282,359

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Docs In Progress Inc has awarded $60,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

CINEDIAZ INC

PURPOSE: FUNDS AWARDED TO FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECTS UNTITLED RAMONA DIAZ PROJECT AND RAMONA DIAZ ARTIST PROJECT

$40,000

1331 PRODUCTIONS LLC

PURPOSE: FUNDS AWARDED TO FISCALLY SPONSORED PROJECTS THE QUINCE ORCHARD PROJECT

$20,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Docs In Progress Inc has recieved totaling $87,926.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
The Threshold Foundation

Brewster, NY

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$40,000
Arts And Humanities Council Of Montgomery County In

Silver Spring, MD

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT

$21,600
Morris And Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: ARTS & HUMANITIES

$15,000
Greater Washington Community Foundation

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000
John And Rachel King Foundation

Cabin John, MD

PURPOSE: GENERAL DONATION

$1,250
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$76
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