EIN 46-1094197

Doc Society

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
3
Year formed
2012
Most recent tax filings
2024-03-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Doc Society Inc supports documentary filmmakers globally by providing production financing, as well as creative, editorial, strategic, legal, and other forms of assistance.
Also known as...
Britdoc Inc
Total revenues
$2,356,986
2024
Total expenses
$1,717,622
2024
Total assets
$2,908,575
2024
Num. employees
3
2024

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

GranteeGrant descriptionAmount
Points North InstituteSponsorship$10,000

Who funds Doc Society

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Skoll FoundationGeneral Operating Support$750,000
Perspective Media InitiativesDevelopment and Production Support for the War on Chaos ($75,000); Operating Support ($550,000); Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Grants Management System ($25,000); Gender-Informed Practices Assessment (Gipa) Strategic Planning & Professional Development ($25,000)$675,000
The Ford FoundationGeneral Support$333,300
...and 21 more grants received totalling $3,890,300

Financials for Doc Society

RevenuesFYE 03/2024
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,281,346
Program services$71,025
Investment income and dividends$3,213
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$1,402
Total revenues$2,356,986

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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
November 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $675,000 from Perspective Media Initiatives
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/ 
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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