The Center For Documentary Studies
- Assets
- $41.3m
- Revenue
- $4.6m
- Investments
- $38.6m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Durham, NC
- Founding
- 12/1989
- Data as of
- 06/2022
- EIN
- 56-1655039
Organization Overview
The Center For Documentary Studies is located in Durham, NC. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (A30) the organization is classified as: Media & Communications, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Documentary Studies 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 06/2022, Center For Documentary Studies generated $4.6m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.7m during the year ending 06/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Center For Documentary Studies has awarded 13 individual grants totaling $132,500. 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
SEE SCHEDULE O FOR ORGANIZATION'S MISSION STATEMENTSUPPORT, PROMOTE, AND DEVELOP THE DISCIPLINE OF DOCUMENTARY STUDIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AT DUKE UNIVERSITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES - RESIDING AT THE NEXUS OF THE DOCUMENTARY ARTS AND ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT IN BROADER SOCIETY, THE MISSION OF THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM IN DOCUMENTARY STUDIES IS TO ALLOW STUDENTS TO CONNECT THEIR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION TO BROADER COMMUNITY LIFE THROUGH DOCUMENTARY FIELDWORK PROJECTS, WHILE THEY ALSO EXAMINE THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL ISSUES RELATED TO THIS WORK THROUGH READINGS, SCREENINGS, AND CLASSROOM DISCUSSION.
THE FULL FRAME DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL, A PROGRAM OF THE CENTER FOR DOCUMENTARY STUDIES, IS ONE OF THE WORLD'S PREMIERE SHOWCASES FOR NONFICTION CINEMA. RENOWNED FOR ITS FILM CURATION, SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS, AND VIBRANT ATMOSPHERE, FULL FRAME DRAWS AN INTERNATIONAL MIX OF 10,000-PLUS ATTENDEES TO DURHAM EVERY SPRING. OVER FOUR DAYS, THE ACADEMY AWARD QUALIFYING FESTIVAL SCREENS CLOSE TO ONE HUNDRED FILMS, HOSTS PANEL AND PARTIES, AND FOSTERS COMMUNITY AMONG FILMMAKERS, INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS, AND AUDIENCE MEMBERS.
THE CENTER FOR DOCUMENTARY STUDIES COFOUNDED DUKE UNIVERSITY'S FIRST MASTER OF FINE ARTS PROGRAM, THE MASTER OF FINE ARTS IN EXPERIMENTAL AND DOCUMENTARY ARTS (MFA/EDA) PROGRAM, WHICH BRINGS TOGETHER THE DOCUMENTARY APPROACH AND EXPERIMENTAL PRODUCTION IN ANALOG, DIGITAL, AND COMPUTATIONAL MEDIA. THIS UNIQUE TWO-YEAR PROGRAM FOSTERS COLLABORATIONS ACROSS DISCIPLINES AND MEDIA AS IT TRAINS SOPHISTICATED CREATIVE ART PRACTITIONERS.THE CENTER FOR DOCUMENTARY STUDIES OFFERS A WIDE RANGE (UP TO A HUNDRED ANNUALLY) OF ONSITE AND ONLINE COURSES, SUMMER INTENSIVE INSTITUTES AND SHORT WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN DOING THEIR OWN DOCUMENTARY WORK, WHETHER STARTING A FIRST PROJECT OF REFINING AN EXISTING ONE. MOST CLASSES ARE OFFERED DURING THE EVENING OR ON WEEKENDS TO ACCOMMODATE THE SCHEDULES OF WORKING ADULTS. THESE HANDS-ON COURSES, AVAILABLE VIA OPEN ADMISSION AND WITH REASONABLE FEES, INVOLVE INSTRUCTION IN PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO, AUDIO, WRITING, AND OTHER CREATIVE MEDIA. SPECIAL TOPICS INTEGRAL TO CONDUCTING AND PRESENTING DOCUMENTARY WORK ARE CONVERED, SUCH AS DOCUMENTARY TRADITIONS, TECHNIQUES, FIELDWORK, THEORY, AND ETHICS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Amani Ahmed Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Abbas Benmamoun Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Lois Deloatch Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Robert Fippinger Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Jonathan Jensen Director | Trustee | 0.1 | $0 |
Peter Lange Director/chairman | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $1,329,051 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $909,733 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,238,784 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $111,288 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $2,292,161 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $4,642,233 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $47,500 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $22,416 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $15,000 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $315,742 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $287,494 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $2,156 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $13,800 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $511,904 |
| Advertising and promotion | $6,200 |
| Office expenses | $220,754 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $66,484 |
| 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 | $144,175 |
| Insurance | $30,130 |
| All other expenses | $100,667 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,701,621 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,701,306 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,155 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,005,943 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $38,586,737 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $41,296,141 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $68,901 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $8,107 |
| 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 | $77,008 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $38,576,111 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,643,022 |
| 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 | $41,296,141 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, The Center For Documentary Studies has awarded $47,500 in support to 3 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
STUDENT ACTION WITH FARMWORKER PURPOSE: SAF ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION | $10,000 |
FEYATEY LLC PURPOSE: FULL FRAME AWARD | $27,500 |
REPORT MEDIA LLC PURPOSE: FULL FRAME GRAND JURY AWARD | $10,000 |