Program areas at Doc Society
The organization supports documentary filmmakers worldwide by providing financial resources and strategic guidance to advance impactful storytelling. Our mission includes: - providing production financing and strategic support to independent filmmakers. - facilitating partnerships between filmmakers and other philanthropic funders to strengthen documentary projects with social impact. - organizing and leading labs and workshops to engage storytelling communities regionally, nationally, and internationally. - assisting filmmakers in developing impact strategies to reach broader audiences, including underserved communities and civil Society organizations.through cultural strategy initiatives, the organization seeks to foster storytelling that contributes to more just, inclusive societies and sustainable futures. Our labs model has been successfully implemented and adapted across various regions, including the brazilian amazon, east and west africa, south asia, mena, and europe.beyond grantmaking and creative development, the organization is committed to strengthening independent voices, reaching underserved audiences, and facilitating critical public conversations that extend beyond mainstream media.
Grants made by Doc Society
Who funds Doc Society
Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
Financials for Doc Society
| Revenues | FYE 03/2024 | FYE 03/2023 | % Change |
|---|
| Total grants, contributions, etc. | $2,281,346 | $1,929,283 | 18.2% |
| Program services | $71,025 | $54,536 | 30.2% |
| Investment income and dividends | $3,213 | $1,138 | 182.3% |
| 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 | $1,402 | $4,832 | -71% |
| Total revenues | $2,356,986 | $1,989,789 | 18.5% |
Organizations like Doc Society
| Organization | Type | Location | Revenue |
|---|
| Redford Center | 501(c)(3) | San Francisco, CA | $11,485,028 |
| Center for Asian American Media | 501(c)(3) | San Francisco, CA | $4,191,683 |
| Louisiana Film Prize Foundation | 501(c)(3) | Shreveport, LA | $1,497,474 |
| Jewish Film Institute (SFJFF) | 501(c)(3) | San Francisco, CA | $1,969,391 |
| Documentary Educational Resources (DER) | 501(c)(3) | Watertown, MA | $2,096,460 |
| Oceanic Preservation Society (OPS) | 501(c)(3) | Greenbrae, CA | $1,602,684 |
| Sisters in Cinema NFP | 501(c)(3) | Chicago, IL | $1,138,660 |
| Stowe Story Labs | 501(c)(3) | Stowe, VT | $1,009,546 |
| Peripheral Vision International | 501(c)(3) | Brooklyn, NY | $1,794,166 |
| Global Health Media Project Limited | 501(c)(3) | Waitsfield, VT | $594,556 |
Data update history
March 27, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024
March 24, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 15, 2025
Received grants
Identified 15 new grant, including a grant for $750,000 from Skoll Foundation August 25, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Lafetra Foundation Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsHeadquarter / parent organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Provides grantsOperates internationallyTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
- Address
- 147 Prince St Floor 3 52a
- Brooklyn, NY 11201
- Metro area
- New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA
- County
- Kings County, NY
- Website URL
- docsociety.org/Â
- Phone
- (347) 204-0398
IRS details
- EIN
- 46-1094197
- Fiscal year end
- March
- Taxreturn type
- Form 990
- Year formed
- 2012
- 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
- Central organization
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