Doc Society Inc
- Assets
- $3.1m
- Revenue
- $2.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 6
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 01/2014
- Data as of
- 03/2022
- 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 03/2022, Doc Society Inc employed 6 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 03/2022, Doc Society Inc generated $2.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 03/2022. While expenses have increased by 13.6% 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 2014, Doc Society Inc has awarded 85 individual grants totaling $2,835,372. 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
DOC SOCIETY, INC. IS COMMITTED TO ENABLING GREAT DOCUMENTARY FILMS AND CONNECTING THEM TO AUDIENCES GLOBALLY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
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).
CLIMATE UNITIN 2022, THE ORGANIZATION SUPPORTED CLIMATE STORY LAB SOUTH ASIA. THIS WAS A NEW COLLABORATION BETWEEN INDIAN DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION AND GOOPY BAGHA PRODUCTIONS IN BANGLADESH. BY THE END OF 2022, THE ORGANZIAITON WILL HAVE HAD A TOTAL OF 13 EDITIONS OF THE CLIMATE STORY LAB ACROSS THE GLOBE. 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.
FILM FUNDSSINCE LAUNCHING THE CLIMATE STORY FUND IN 2020, WE HAVE BEEN MAPPING HUNDREDS OF CREATIVE NON-FICTION CLIMATE STORIES. TO DATE, WE HAVE REGRANTED $1.9 MILLION TO SUPPORT THE PRODUCTION AND IMPACT CAMPAIGNS OF 27 PROJECTS, INCLUDING SHORTS, WEB SERIES, PODCASTS AND FEATURE LENGTH DOCS, TO ESCALATE THEIR PATH TO MOBILISING STRATEGIC AUDIENCES. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
Maxyne Franklin Secy/treasurer & Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 37 | $131,861 |
Jess Search President | OfficerTrustee | 5.77 | $0 |
Edith Finzi Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 5.77 | $0 |
Anurima Bhargava Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 6.85 | $0 |
Twiggy Pucci Garcon Board Member | Trustee | 1.5 | $0 |
Vincent Warren Board Member | Trustee | 0.92 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $203,525 |
| Government grants | $40,000 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,639,016 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,882,541 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $66,055 |
| Investment income | $201 |
| 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 | $2,948,797 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $411,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $106,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $608,306 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $145,779 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $3,724 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $232,376 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $20,652 |
| Payroll taxes | $30,386 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $12,515 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $22,132 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $66,701 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $33,643 |
| Travel | $32,425 |
| 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 | $3,798 |
| Insurance | $12,277 |
| All other expenses | $3,758 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,767,941 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,240,294 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $201,394 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $615,912 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $44,278 |
| 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 | $8,742 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,940 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,119,560 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $33,677 |
| Grants payable | $374,602 |
| 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 | $408,279 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $874,474 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,836,807 |
| 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 | $3,119,560 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Doc Society Inc has awarded $393,000 in support to 20 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: FILM PRODUCTION | $55,000 |
San Juan, PR PURPOSE: FILM PRODUCTION | $50,000 |
RIVER OF GRASS LLC PURPOSE: FILM PRODUCTION | $30,000 |
Miami, FL PURPOSE: FILM PRODUCTION | $30,000 |
UNSEEN DOCUMENTARY LLC PURPOSE: FILM PRODUCTION | $30,000 |
FOAMMENTARY LLC PURPOSE: FILM PRODUCTION | $30,000 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Doc Society Inc has recieved totaling $693,150.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
New Venture Fund Washington, DC PURPOSE: ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAMS | $275,000 |
Kendeda Fund Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: DOC SOCIETY - THE CLIMATE STORY UNIT | $250,000 |
Chicken & Egg Pictures Inc Brooklyn, NY PURPOSE: DOCUMENTARY FILM ($42,120) AND FILMMAKER COVID RELIEF FUND ($1,030) | $43,150 |
Vijay And Marie Goradia Charitable Foundation Houston, TX PURPOSE: WRITING WITH FIRE FILM | $30,000 |
The Rogovy Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: FILM PROJECT 'BEYOND THE EMERGENCY' | $25,000 |
Independence Public Media Of Philadelphia Inc Philadelphia, PA PURPOSE: CAESURA FILMS - TO REFRAME LOCAL NARRATIVES ABOUT GUN VIOLENCE AND URBAN RENEWAL IN ALLENTOWN, PENNSYLVANIA BY CENTERING THE STORIES, VOICES, AND LEADERSHIP OF BLACK WOMEN. | $25,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Partnership Schools New York, NY | $64,379,139 | $24,282,663 |
Feeding Pennsylvania Lemoyne, PA | $10,818,120 | $21,841,545 |
Royal College Of Art Usa Inc New York, NY | $1,933,182 | $14,916,047 |
Imago Dei Fund Boston, MA | $57,020,766 | $29,637,241 |
Boston Charitable Trust Fund Boston, MA | $1,173,216 | $4,494,143 |
Nfa Foundation Inc Norwich, CT | $77,129,817 | $5,415,738 |
American Friends Of B Nai Levy Foundation Brooklyn, NY | $493,786 | $13,431,000 |
Rf Catalytic Capital Inc New York, NY | $241,603,034 | $246,273,218 |
University Of Pittsburgh And Upmc Medical And Health Sciences Fdn Pittsburgh, PA | $0 | $12,874,250 |
Freedom Fund Brooklyn, NY | $51,719,352 | $51,201,158 |
American Friends Of Leket Israel Inc Teaneck, NJ | $3,165,709 | $12,922,662 |
Provision Ministry Inc Westborough, MA | $833,220 | $12,247,682 |