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EIN 20-2784718

Docs in Progress

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
City
Silver Spring
State
Maryland
Year formed
2004
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A31: Film, Video
Description
Docs in Progress is a non-profit that empowers diverse voices through documentary education, artist services, and public programs.
Total revenues
$222,919
2022
Total expenses
$231,075
2022
Total assets
$288,472
2022
Num. employees
3
2022

Program areas at Docs in Progress

Fiscal sponsorship fund:the organization acts as a fiscal sponsor and collects money on behalf of filmmakers where the organization collects donations on behalf of the filmmakers and in turn disburses these funds to the filmmakers during the documentary film making process.
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:programs which connect documentary films and filmmakers with audiences, including our signature work-in-progress screenings, the annual community stories film festival, the Docs in the city screening series, free "documentary dialogue" screenings and discussions, and organizational representation at film festivals, panels and conferences.

Who funds Docs in Progress

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery CountyGeneral Operating Support, Advancement Grant & Project Grant$65,200
Movement Strategy CenterFsl-Grant$50,000
Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz FoundationArts & Humanities$30,000
...and 5 more grants received

Personnel at Docs in Progress

NameTitleCompensation
Barbara ValentinoChief Executive Officer$4,000
Cynthia L O'ConnellExecutive Director$22,061
Adele SchmidtArtistic Director
Leah KirschnerHead of the Podcast Department
Lynn O'ConnellPast Executive Director
...and 6 more key personnel

Financials for Docs in Progress

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$152,749
Program services$70,155
Investment income and dividends$1
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$14
Total revenues$222,919

Form 990s for Docs in Progress

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-08-15990View PDF
2021-122022-08-22990View PDF
2020-122021-12-16990View PDF
2020-122021-06-24990View PDF
2019-122021-02-26990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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Chicago FilmmakersChicago, IL$678,564
Southern Documentary FundDurham, NC$742,475
Light Industry Cinema ProjectsBrooklyn, NY$173,538
Creative ArmeniaLos Angeles, CA$211,626
Stockade WorksKingston, NY$814,683
Anthology Film ArchivesNew York, NY$778,821
Data update history
February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $30,000 from Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation
October 3, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
June 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2021
June 12, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $21,600 from Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County
May 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $48,500 from Arts and Humanities Council of Montgomery County
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/ 
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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