Doc Society Inc
We bring people together to unleash the transformational power of independent documentary film. We serve individual filmmakers and the growing network of partners who support them globally. We help build new models, aiming to innovate, share freely and innovate again.a commitment to anti-racism, economic equity and climate justice is embedded in and informs all we do to promote dignity and belonging.
Doc Society Inc at a glance
In short: Doc Society Inc gave $313K across 5 grants in 2025 (avg $63K), mostly in Wisconsin. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $313,075
- -14.5% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 5
- +150.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $62,615
- -65.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $17,575
- Total assets
- $3,535,897
- +21.6% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Wisconsin (80% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
How to apply to Doc Society Inc
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Doc Society Inc
Who Doc Society Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Memory Project LLC ($252K). Together the top 5 received $313K.
Grant Size Distribution
38 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 34 grants of 38 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Doc Society Inc gives
- Giving fell 20% from 2022 to 2025. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $100K (2021) to $633K (2020). In 2025 it made 5 grants totaling $313K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Memory Project LLC Middleton, WI | Film Production | $251,750 |
| Plan C for Civilization LLC Philadelphia, PA | Film Production | $23,750 |
| Caesura Films Emmaus, PA | Film Production | $17,575 |
| Points North Institute Camden, ME | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
| BGDM Bronx, NY | Sponsorship | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,535,897 | $2,427,855 | $1,991,029 | $313,075 | 5 | $3,066 |
| 2024 | $2,908,575 | $2,356,986 | $1,717,622 | $366,250 | 2 | $3,213 |
| 2023 | $2,248,582 | $1,989,789 | $2,566,542 | $112,200 | 7 | $1,138 |
| 2022 | $3,119,560 | $2,948,797 | $1,767,941 | $393,000 | 20 | $201 |
| 2021 | $1,715,489 | $1,765,554 | $1,551,065 | $100,000 | 4 | $717 |
| 2020 | $1,517,401 | $2,991,357 | $2,151,271 | $633,111 | 21 | $692 |
| 2019 | $997,335 | $1,817,637 | $1,907,218 | $595,400 | 7 | $289 |
About Doc Society Inc
Based on IRS filings
Doc Society Inc is a public charity, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.5M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 5 grants totaling $313K. Net investment income was $3K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Doc Society Inc is led by Maxyne Franklin, Secretary, Treasurer & Executive Director since 2021 (on filings since 2019); 2 of 13 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Maxyne Franklin
Secretary, Treasurer & Executive Director
Secretary, Treasurer & Executive Director → Secretary, Treasurer & Executive, 2020
Secretary, Treasurer & Executive → Secretary, Treasurer & Executive Director, 2021
On filings since 2019
35 hrs/week
$117K (2019) → $149K (2025)
Megha Agrawal Sood
Board Member & Executive Director
Board Member & Head of Climate Unit → Board Member & Executive Director, 2024
On filings since 2023
35 hrs/week
$122K (2023) → $148K (2025)
Anurima Bhargava
Board Chair
Board Member → Board Chair, 2020
On filings since 2019
1.5 hrs/week
$5K (2020) → $0 (2025)
Edith Finzi
Vice President
On filings since 2019
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Twiggy Pucci Garcon
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Vincent Warren
Board Member
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Heather Grady
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Katharine Wilkinson
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jade Begay
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Keri Putnam
Board Member
On filings since 2024
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
J. Bob Alotta
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Sahar Driver
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Yvette Alberdingk Thijm
Board Member
New on the 2025 filing
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Jess Search (2019–2024) — President
- Former: Alexander Grashow (2019) — Board Chair
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $149K, to Maxyne Franklin (Secy/Treasurer & Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Doc Society Inc
How much does Doc Society Inc give each year?
Doc Society Inc gave $313K across 5 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $366K across 2 grants.
What is Doc Society Inc's typical grant size?
Doc Society Inc's median grant in 2025 was $17,575, and its average grant was $62,615, across 5 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Doc Society Inc give grants?
Doc Society Inc gives mostly in Wisconsin: 80% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Pennsylvania (13%).
Does Doc Society Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Doc Society Inc's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Film Production" (3 grants).
Who are Doc Society Inc's largest grantees?
Doc Society Inc's largest 2025 grantees include The Memory Project LLC ($251,750), Plan C for Civilization LLC ($23,750) and Caesura Films ($17,575), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 94% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Doc Society Inc?
Doc Society Inc reported $3.5M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.4M.
What is Doc Society Inc's EIN?
Doc Society Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-1094197. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(8)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 13, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS February 9, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS February 13, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS February 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS February 14, 2025)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS February 16, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2019–2025
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