Docs in Progress Inc
Docs in Progress is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization which gives individuals the tools to tell stories through documentary film to educate, inspire, and transform the way people view their world.
Docs in Progress Inc at a glance
In short: Docs in Progress Inc gave $196K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $39K), mostly in Maryland. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $196,307
- -58.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,261
- -66.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $20,100
- Total assets
- $271,344
- -13.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Maryland (90% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Docs in Progress Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 5 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Listening Is Key LLC - Tisdale ($130K). Together the top 5 received $196K.
Grant Size Distribution
14 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 14 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Docs in Progress Inc gives
- Giving grew 227% from 2021 to 2024. 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $35K (2022) to $474K (2023). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $196K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Listening Is Key LLC - Tisdale Bethesda, MD | Funds awarded to fiscally sponsored for education, training and outreach. | $130,167 |
| Tangerine LLC Chevy Chase, MD | Funds awarded to fiscally sponsored research, produce and market documentaries. | $25,000 |
| Trudat Productions Oakland, CA | Funds awarded to fiscally sponsored projects research, produce and market documentaries. | $20,100 |
| Forced Detour Films LLC Silver Spring, MD | Funds awarded to fiscally sponsored projects research, produce and market documentaries. | $12,600 |
| Listen to ME Baltimore, MD | Funds awarded to fiscally sponsored research, produce and market documentaries. | $8,440 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $271,344 | $434,981 | $424,460 | $196,307 | 5 | $40 |
| 2023 | $314,145 | $726,180 | $725,378 | $474,335 | 4 | $18 |
| 2022 | $288,472 | $222,919 | $231,075 | $35,000 | 1 | $1 |
| 2021 | $181,582 | $282,359 | $270,373 | $60,000 | 2 | $2 |
| 2020 | $151,152 | $262,761 | $252,809 | $85,000 | 2 | — |
About Docs in Progress Inc
Based on IRS filings
Docs in Progress Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Silver Spring, MD. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $271K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $196K. Net investment income was $40.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Docs in Progress Inc is led by Barbara Valentino, CEO since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 13 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Barbara Valentino
CEO
Past Chair & Interim Executive Director → Chair, 2021
Chair → CEO, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$34K (2020) → $39K (2024)
Kris A. Higgins
Chair
Treasurer → Chair, 2023
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Day Al-Mohamed
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Gt Keplinger
Board Member
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jay Elvove
Board Member
Treasurer & Secretary → Secretary, 2023
Secretary → Board Member, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Julie Wolf-Rodda
Vice Chair
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2024
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
John Louis Seelke
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawne Langford
Board Member
On filings since 2022
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Angela Pinaglia
Board Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lee Boyle
Treasurer
Board Member → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nilay Sameer
Secretary
Board Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Tracey
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Margaret Chmiel
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Erin Essenmacher (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Cynthia L. O'Connell (2021–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Yi Chen (2021–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Bonnie Rich (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Mark Friedman (2020) — Board Member
- Former: Sam Hampton (2020) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $39K, to Barbara Valentino (CEO).
Frequently asked questions about Docs in Progress Inc
How much does Docs in Progress Inc give each year?
Docs in Progress Inc gave $196K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $474K across 4 grants.
What is Docs in Progress Inc's typical grant size?
Docs in Progress Inc's median grant in 2024 was $20,100, and its average grant was $39,261, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Docs in Progress Inc give grants?
Docs in Progress Inc gives mostly in Maryland: 90% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was California (10%).
Does Docs in Progress Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on Docs in Progress Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Docs in Progress Inc's largest grantees?
Docs in Progress Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Listening Is Key LLC - Tisdale ($130,167), Tangerine LLC ($25,000) and Trudat Productions ($20,100), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 89% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Docs in Progress Inc?
Docs in Progress Inc reported $271K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $435K.
What is Docs in Progress Inc?
Docs in Progress Inc is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Silver Spring, MD. It holds $271K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Docs in Progress Inc's EIN?
Docs in Progress Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2784718. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS December 16, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS August 22, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS August 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS August 30, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS July 3, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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