Documentary Foundation
Documentary Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Gig Harbor, WA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2022.
Documentary Foundation at a glance
- Revenue (2022)
- $115,629
- -94.2% vs 2021
- Expenses (2022)
- $1,029,944
- -17.9% vs 2021
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-EZ, 2022 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-EZ, 2022; updated September 2026.
Who Documentary Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $500K–1M range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2021 it made 1 grant totaling $690K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| National Progress Alliance Jackson, WY | Encourage Free Expression and Civil Discourse | $690,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | — | $115,629 | $1,029,944 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $917,137 | $1,991,274 | $1,255,068 | $690,000 | 1 | $69 |
| 2020 | $335,671 | $155,353 | $269,302 | — | — | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Documentary Foundation is led by Christopher Rufo, Director since 2022 (on filings since 2020) — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.
Officers on the 2022 filing
Christopher Rufo
Director
President → Director, 2022
On filings since 2020
$144K (2020) → $0 (2022)
Former officers (3)
- Former: Adam Cate (2020–2021) — Secretary
- Former: Mark Pacheco (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Sam Dollenmayer (2020–2021) — Board Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2022. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2021 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2021 filing was $317K, to Christopher Rufo (President).
Frequently asked questions about Documentary Foundation
What is Documentary Foundation?
Documentary Foundation is a public charity focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in Gig Harbor, WA.
Where does Documentary Foundation operate?
Documentary Foundation has awarded grants in Wyoming.
What is Documentary Foundation's EIN?
Documentary Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-1373837. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2022.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS September 1, 2022)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2022
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