The Southern Documentary Fund is located in Durham, NC. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (A30) the organization is classified as: Media & Communications, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Southern Documentary Fund employed 5 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southern Documentary Fund 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 12/2023, Southern Documentary Fund generated $1.4m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 5 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $825.9k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE SOUTHERN DOCUMENTARY FUND (SDF) CULTIVATES DOCUMENTARY PROJECTS MADE IN OR ABOUT THE AMERICAN SOUTH. INSPIRED BY OUR CORE BELIEF THAT DOCUMENTARIES HAVE THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES, WE SERVE AS A LEADING ADVOCATE OF POWERFUL STORYTELLING, PROVIDING FILMMAKERS AND ARTISTS WITH PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT, FISCAL SPONSORSHIP, AND CREATIVE COMMUNITY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SDF PROVIDES FISCAL SPONSORSHIP FOR DOCUMENTARY PROJECTS. SDF SERVED 80 FILMMAKER PROJECTS. SDF MARSHALS' RESOURCES THROUGH GRANTS, INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS, AND CROWD FUNDING, SPONSORED PROJECTS RECEIVE VALUABLE BENEFITS INCLUDING CONSULTATIONS WITH LEGAL, DISTRIBUTION, AND OUTREACH PROFESSIONALS. SDF'S CURRENT SPONSORSHIP RATE IS 6%.
THE SDF MENTORSHIP PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PAIR ESTABLISHED FILMMAKERS AND INDUSTRY EXPERTS WITH EMERGING AND NEW FILMMAKERS. WE PROVIDE SUPPORT, WHICH INCLUDES MONTHLY MENTORSHIP MEETINGS WITH FILMMAKERS WHO HAVE IMPACT ON THE COMMUNITY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Ellen Stoltzman Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Irene Oakley-Johnson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
A Kirsten Mullen Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Eric Johnson Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Firas Quran Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mark Sloan Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Augusta Films Film Production | 12/30/15 | $161,795 |
John Hubbell Film Production Services | 12/30/15 | $114,000 |
Markay Media Cynthia Hill Film Production | 12/30/15 | $120,402 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $54,621 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $457,464 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $512,085 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $903,887 |
Investment income | $712 |
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 | $1,416,684 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $83,565 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $796 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $170,759 |
Payroll taxes | $10,605 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $11,014 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $47,387 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $20,333 |
Advertising and promotion | $920 |
Office expenses | $2,956 |
Information technology | $14,137 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $1,736 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $14,044 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $473 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $221 |
Insurance | $681 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $825,862 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $572,866 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $304,221 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $4,427 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $158 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $881,672 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $105,936 |
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 | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $105,936 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $69,232 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $706,504 |
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 | $881,672 |