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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Cynthia L O'connell Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $56,516 |
Barbara Valentino Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $3,000 |
Jay Elvove Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kris A Higgins Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Gt Keplinger Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Erin Essenmacher Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $65,747 |
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. | $65,597 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,320 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $5,979 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $514 |
Payroll taxes | $5,005 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $60 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $8,241 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $55,018 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,951 |
Information technology | $22,077 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $22,261 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,839 |
Interest | $532 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $6,502 |
Insurance | $1,449 |
All other expenses | $279 |
Total functional expenses | $270,373 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $136,278 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $23,740 |
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 | $1,069 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $17,495 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $3,000 |
Total assets | $181,582 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $12,652 |
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 | $10,000 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $59,853 |
Total liabilities | $82,505 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $99,077 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $181,582 |
Over the last fiscal year, Docs In Progress Inc has awarded $60,000 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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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 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Docs In Progress Inc has recieved totaling $87,926.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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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 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Better Angels Society Inc Washington, DC | $29,814,085 | $9,108,547 |
Alcohol And Drug Abuse Services Inc Port Allegany, PA | $3,920,999 | $4,354,797 |
Free To Choose Network Erie, PA | $2,875,719 | $4,682,369 |
Philadelphia Film Society Philadelphia, PA | $7,572,689 | $2,864,072 |
Bryn Mawr Theater Film Institute Bryn Mawr, PA | $12,709,344 | $3,401,404 |
Earth Echo International Inc Washington, DC | $1,680,622 | $1,814,307 |
International Window Film Association Martinsville, VA | $402,908 | $1,103,619 |
The Scribe Video Center Inc Philadelphia, PA | $2,570,357 | $1,723,982 |
Magfest Inc Baltimore, MD | $371,159 | $393,233 |
Middleburg Film Festival Middleburg, VA | $254,170 | $817,838 |
Environmental Film Festival In The Nations Capital Washington, DC | $507,157 | $888,056 |
County Theater Inc Doylestown, PA | $8,646,433 | $1,369,542 |