Doc Society Inc
- Assets
- $2.2m
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 01/2014
- Data as of
- 03/2023
- EIN
- 46-1094197
Organization Overview
Doc Society Inc is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (T30) the organization is classified as: Public Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 03/2023, Doc Society Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Doc Society 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 03/2023, Doc Society Inc generated $2.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.6m during the year ending 03/2023. While expenses have increased by 19.8% 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 2014, Doc Society Inc has awarded 71 individual grants totaling $2,314,461. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DOC SOCIETY, INC. SUPPORTS DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS GLOBALLY, PROVIDING THEM WITH PRODUCTION FINANCE, AND CREATIVE, EDITORIAL, STRATEGIC, LEGAL, AND OTHER FORMS OF SUPPORT. WE SEEK TO ENCOURAGE NEW PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN FILMMAKERS AND NGOS, CHARITIES AND OTHER FUNDERS TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FINANCING, STRATEGIC SUPPORT AND DISTRIBUTION OPPORTUNITIES FOR DOCUMENTARY FILM PROJECTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CLIMATE LABSTHE CLIMATE STORY LAB MODEL HAS BEEN ADOPTED AND ITERATED 18 TIMES ACROSS THE GLOBE, FROM THE BRAZILIAN AMAZON, EAST AFRICA, WEST AFRICA, SOUTH ASIA, TO MENA AND EUROPE.WE HAVE OBSERVED THAT THE LABS ARE NOT ONLY ENGAGING AND INSPIRING NEW COMMUNITIES OF STORYTELLERS TO LEAN INTO THE CLIMATE BUT ARE ALSO HAVING A STRUCTURAL IMPACT ON OUR REGIONAL PARTNERS WHO HAVE FOUND IN THEM A TOOL TO CENTRE CLIMATE JUSTICE AS A PRIORITY FOR THEIR OWN INSTITUTIONS.
PASS-THROUGH FILM GRANTSWE PROVIDE PASS-THROUGH FUNDING FOR FILMS WHEN IT IS SURE THAT THE FILMS FOR WHICH IT IS PROVIDING THIS SERVICE HAVE A PURPOSE CONSISTENT WITH DOC SOCIETY'S OBJECTIVES AND ITS STATUS AS A 501(C)(3).
FILM FUNDSCLIMATE CHANGE CONTINUES TO BE AN EXTREMELY IMPORTANT FOCUS FOR DOC SOCIETY, INC. WE WANT TO SUPPORT DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS AND OTHER MEDIA MAKERS TO COMMUNICATE STORIES ABOUT CLIMATE CHANGE IN WAYS THAT HAVE A TRANSFORMATIVE IMPACT AT SCALE. SINCE LAUNCHING THE CLIMATE STORY FUND IN 2020, WE HAVE BEEN MAPPING HUNDREDS OF CREATIVE NON-FICTION CLIMATE STORIES. TO DATE, WE HAVE REGRANTED $3.3 MILLION TO 34 CLIMATE STORYTELLING PROJECTS OF WHICH 26 ARE NOW SCREENING TO AUDIENCES AND ROLLING OUT IMPACT CAMPAIGNS. WE LOOK FOR BOTH CREATIVE EXCELLENCE AND HIGH IMPACT POTENTIAL. STORIES THAT ELEVATE THE LIVED EXPERIENCES OF COMMUNITIES WHO HAVE HISTORICALLY BEEN IGNORED, MISREPRESENTED, AND MARGINALISED BY THE MEDIA. STORIES FOR ROMANTICS, COMEDIANS, AND THRILL SEEKERS ALIKE THAT DEMONSTRATE THE RICHNESS AND DIVERSITY POSSIBLE IN CLIMATE PROGRAMMING WHICH WILL BE NECESSARY TO ENGAGE PUBLICS OVER TIME.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jess Search President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Anurima Bhargava Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Edith Finzi Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Maxyne Franklin Secy/treasurer & Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $138,788 |
Megha Agrawal Sood Board Member & Head Of Climate Unit | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $122,038 |
Heather Grady Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,929,283 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,929,283 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $54,536 |
| Investment income | $1,138 |
| 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 | $1,989,789 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $112,200 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $1,739,560 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $148,721 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,923 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $296,916 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $14,265 |
| Payroll taxes | $28,306 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,180 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,850 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $38,840 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $21,999 |
| Travel | $57,550 |
| 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 | $2,833 |
| Insurance | $5,775 |
| All other expenses | $3,114 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,566,542 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,325,027 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $202,532 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $499,140 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $209,862 |
| 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 | $2,444 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,977 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,600 |
| Total assets | $2,248,582 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $44,186 |
| Grants payable | $70,694 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $114,880 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $903,856 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,229,846 |
| 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 | $2,248,582 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Doc Society Inc has awarded $112,200 in support to 7 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
COMMON COUNSEL FOUNDATION PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR COLOR CONGRESS NATIONAL CONVENING | $25,000 |
RIVER OF GRASS LLC PURPOSE: FILM PRODUCTION | $11,000 |
UNSEEN DOCUMENTARY LLC PURPOSE: FILM PRODUCTION | $11,000 |
FOAMMENTARY LLC PURPOSE: FILM PRODUCTION | $11,000 |
GREENER PASTURES FILM PURPOSE: FILM PRODUCTION | $24,000 |
HIGH IMPACT PURPOSE: FILM PRODUCTION | $19,200 |