Program areas at Docs in Progress
Fiscal sponsorship form:docs in Progress acts as a fiscal sponsor and collect money on behalf of filmmakers and organizations. in turn, Docs disburses these funds to the filmmakers and organizations during the document film making process and outreach activities.
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.
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:which connect documentary films and filmmakers with audiences include our signature work- in -Progress screenings, the annual community stories film festival, and silver screenings.
Grants made by Docs in Progress
| Grantee | Grant description | Grant year | Amount |
|---|
| Docs in Progress | Funds Awarded To Fiscally Sponsored Research, Produce and Market Documentaries. | 2023-12 | $150,000 |
Who funds Docs in Progress
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Personnel at Docs in Progress
| Name | Title | Compensation | Date of data |
|---|
| Barbara Valentino | Chief Executive Officer | $39,625 | 2024-08-30 |
| Cynthia L O'Connell | Executive Director | $22,061 | 2022-12-31 |
| Adele Schmidt | Artistic Director | | 2023-01-23 |
| Leah Kirschner | Head of the Podcast Department | | 2023-01-23 |
| Lynn O'Connell | Past Executive Director | | 2021-12-16 |
| ...and 7 more key personnel |
Financials for Docs in Progress
| Revenues | FYE 12/2023 | FYE 12/2022 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $329,573 | $152,749 | 115.8% |
| Program services | $396,589 | $70,155 | 465.3% |
| Investment income and dividends | $18 | $1 | 1700% |
| Tax-exempt bond proceeds | $0 | $0 | - |
| Royalty revenue | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net rental income | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from fundraising events | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from gaming activities | $0 | $0 | - |
| Net income from sales of inventory | $0 | $0 | - |
| Miscellaneous revenues | $0 | $14 | -100% |
| Total revenues | $726,180 | $222,919 | 225.8% |
Organizations like Docs in Progress
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Third World Newsreel | 501(c)(3) | New York, NY | $1,743,776 |
| Filmnorth | 501(c)(3) | Saint Paul, MN | $793,436 |
| Documentary Educational Resources (DER) | 501(c)(3) | Watertown, MA | $1,561,078 |
| Southern Documentary Fund | 501(c)(3) | Durham, NC | $742,475 |
| Thunderheart Media | 501(c)(3) | Gallatin Gateway, MT | $717,126 |
| Sima Studios | 501(c)(3) | West Hollywood, CA | $1,037,109 |
| San Diego Film Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Del Mar, CA | $1,083,956 |
| Bffoundation | 501(c)(3) | Bentonville, AR | $1,604,153 |
| Texas Archive of the Moving Image | 501(c)(3) | Austin, TX | $520,959 |
| Phoenix Film Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Phoenix, AZ | $381,300 |
Data update history
November 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
November 6, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Docs in Progress Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Receives government fundingTax deductible donationsFiscal sponsorAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 8560 Second Ave Suite 113
- Silver Spring, MD 20910
- Metro area
- Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
- County
- Montgomery County, MD
- Website URL
- docsinprogress.org/Â
- Phone
- (301) 789-2797
IRS details
- EIN
- 20-2784718
- Fiscal year end
- December
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2004
- Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
- Yes
Categorization
- NTEE code, primary
- A31: Film, Video
- NAICS code, primary
- 512110: Motion Picture and Video Production
- Parent/child status
- Independent
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