International Documentary Foundation Inc
The International Documentary Association (IDA) is a Los Angeles-based nonprofit organization established in 1982 that supports nonfiction filmmaking and filmmakers. The organization operates as a 501(c)(3) public charity and serves the documentary community through multiple program areas including resources, funding, advocacy, and public programs and events.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$9.6M
-1.5% YoY
Annual Giving
$7.2M
-7.4% YoY
Grant Count
106
-7.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$68K
+0.5% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
IDA supports the vital work of documentary storytellers and champions a thriving and inclusive documentary culture. The organization empowers documentary creators worldwide through resources, funding opportunities, and events while protecting their rights and advocating for the form.
The organization's primary activities include:
- Funding: Distributing grants to documentary filmmakers and community-based documentary organizations through multiple grant funds
- Fiscal Sponsorship: Providing fiscal sponsorship for approved documentary films and related projects
- Artist Services & Education: Serving the documentary community through educational and training programs
- Advocacy: Protecting documentary creators' rights and advocating for the form
- Community Building: Fostering community through digital platforms and publications, including a quarterly magazine called Documentary
Grantmaking
IDA distributes grants to documentary filmmakers annually through several grant-making funds:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The organization operates nationally and internationally, empowering documentary creators worldwide. The organization has a primary presence in California.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of Fiscal Year 2023:
- Total Assets: $9,778,720
- Total Revenue: $14,226,333
- Total Expenses: $14,885,483
- Total Giving: $9,670,510
- Number of Employees: 32
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $9,630,830 | $9,778,720 | $8,198,815 |
| Revenue | $12,821,550 | $14,226,333 | $12,252,709 |
| Expenses | $12,858,359 | $14,885,483 | $12,676,121 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $23,756 | $34,010 | $63,767 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
250 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
9 open opportunities from International Documentary Foundation Inc
IDA Emergency Assistance Grants
INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
IDA Enterprise Documentary Fund
INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
IDA Field-Building Fund
INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
Dominic Asmall Willsdon serves as Executive Director.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALFRED CLINTON PERRY | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| AMIR SHAHKHALILI | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| CHRIS PEREZ | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| GRACE LEE | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| HALLEE ADELMAN | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MARCIA SMITH | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| MICHAEL A TURNER | CO-PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| INA FICHMAN | CO-PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| MARIA AGUI CARTER | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| CHRIS ALBERT | SECRETARY | 5 | — |
| ORWA NYRABIA | DIRECTOR | 5 | — |
| DOMINIC WILLSDON | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $108,814 |
| BRIAN DAVIS | DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT | 40 | $144,718 |
| KEISHA KNIGHT | DIRECTOR OF IDA FUNDS | 40 | $130,126 |
| ABBY SUN | DIRECTOR OF ARTIST PROGRAMS | 40 | $130,068 |
| ZAFERHAN YUMRU | DIRECTOR OF MARKETING | 40 | $120,893 |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
IDA has announced multiple grant cycles through its documentary funds, including awards totaling $245,000 to 15 films through the Enterprise and Pare Lorentz Documentary Funds, and $435,000 in grants to 11 documentaries through the Enterprise Documentary Fund.
IDA Enterprise Documentary Fund Provides $435,000 in Grants to 11 DocumentariesSubject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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