A NATIONAL NON-PROFIT MEDIA ARTS ORGANIZATION, AMERICAN DOCUMENTARY STRIVES TO MAKE ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTARIES ACCESSIBLE AS A CATALYST FOR PUBLIC DISCOURSE. WE COLLABORATE WITH PASSIONATE FILMMAKERS TO AMPLIFY THEIR VOICES, NUTURE THE NONFICTION COMMUNITY, AND CONDUCT COMMUNITY OUTREACH.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.5M
-30.2% YoY
Annual Giving
$46K
-17.3% YoY
Grant Count
6
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-17.3% YoY
About American Documentary Inc
Based on IRS filings
American Documentary Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in BROOKLYN, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $46K. Net investment income was $38K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,513,738 | $3,601,996 | $4,813,016 |
| Revenue | $4,116,919 | $4,460,880 | $5,823,487 |
| Expenses | $5,071,699 | $5,302,127 | $4,926,183 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $37,697 | $7,655 | $25,999 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
12 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include The Howard University ($8,000), Georgia Public Tele Commmisio ($7,500), PBS Utah ($7,500).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia Public Tele Commmisio Atlanta, GA | Engagement and Outreach Grant | $7,500 |
| PBS Utah Salt Lake City, UT | Engagement and Outreach Grant | $7,500 |
| Praire Public Broadcasting Fargo, ND | Engagement and Outreach Grant | $7,500 |
| Rocky Mountain Public Media Denver, CO | Engagement and Outreach Grant | $7,500 |
| The Howard University Washington, DC | Engagement and Outreach Grant | $8,000 |
| West Virginia PBF Inc Charleston, WV | Engagement and Outreach Grant | $7,500 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erika Dilday | Executive Dir. | 40 | $234,829 |
| Chris White | VP, Prgm. & Prod. | 40 | $117,841 |
| Asad Muhammad | VP, Community eng. | 40 | $118,520 |
| Cecilia Mejia | VP.External Affair | 40 | $121,935 |
| Betty Cordero | SR. Dr. Fin & Ops | 40 | $100,313 |
| Chris Plaut | Board chair | 0.5 | — |
| Michael Isip | Vice Chair | 0.5 | — |
| Mark Contreras | Board member | 0.5 | — |
| Juanita Anderson | Exec at Large | 0.5 | — |
| Anjali Kumar | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Zain Habboo | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Danielle Lee | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Joi Thomas Adams | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Beth Viner | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
| Jane Hirt | Treasurer | 0.5 | — |
| John Bredar | Secretary | 0.5 | — |
| Kellie Castruita Specter | Board Member | 0.5 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is American Documentary Inc?
American Documentary Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in BROOKLYN, NY. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is American Documentary Inc?
As of 2024, American Documentary Inc holds $2.5M in total assets with $4.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $46K in 2024.
Where does American Documentary Inc operate?
American Documentary Inc has awarded grants in Colorado, District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Carolina, Utah, Vi, West Virginia.
What size grants does American Documentary Inc award?
In 2024, American Documentary Inc awarded 6 grants totaling $46K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is American Documentary Inc's EIN?
American Documentary Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-3447752. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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