American Documentary Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$5.3M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
48
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds American Documentary Inc?
American Documentary Inc is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation ($3.1M), Wyncote Foundation ($1.1M), Park Foundation Inc ($375K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.3M in grants to American Documentary Inc between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | $3,090,000 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Wyncote Foundation | $1,106,597 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Park Foundation Inc | $375,000 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Public Broadcasting Service | $174,135 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Perspective Media Initiatives Inc | $151,250 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Center for Asian American Media | $130,000 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Hollywood Foreign Press Association | $100,000 | 5 | 2019–2024 |
| Chicken & Egg Films Inc | $60,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $30,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Lurie Family Foundation | $28,500 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Chicago Media Project | $25,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Educational Foundation of America | $20,000 | 2 | 2020–2023 |
| Arizona Community Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Pacific Islanders in Communications | $10,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Ettinger Foundation Inc | $7,500 | 1 | 2023 |
| Diamondston Foundation Inc | $2,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Felsten Fishman Family Foundation | $1,023 | 1 | 2023 |
| Mutual of America Foundation | $250 | 1 | 2020 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2025) to $1.3M (2020). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $25K.
What grants has American Documentary Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Center for Asian American Media | FILMMAKER AWARD | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Lurie Family Foundation | CULTURAL | $10,000 |
| 2024 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF GENERAL OPERATIONS | $400,000 |
| 2024 | Wyncote Foundation | SUPPORT FOR ONGOING PROGRAMS | $232,850 |
| 2024 | Public Broadcasting Service | SEE PART IV: #7 | $83,835 |
| 2024 | Park Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Perspective Media Initiatives Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $65,000 |
| 2024 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | IN SUPPORT OF A STRATEGIC PLANNING RETREAT | $40,000 |
| 2024 | Center for Asian American Media | Filmmaker award | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Lurie Family Foundation | CULTURAL | $7,500 |
| 2023 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | in support of general operations | $500,000 |
| 2023 | Wyncote Foundation | SUPPORT FOR ONGOING PROGRAMS | $198,412 |
| 2023 | Public Broadcasting Service | See PART IV: #4 | $90,300 |
| 2023 | Perspective Media Initiatives Inc | OPERATING SUPPORT ($75,000); ORGANIZATIONAL EFFECTIVENESS ($11,250) | $86,250 |
| 2023 | Park Foundation Inc | MEDIA - PROJECT SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2023 | Center for Asian American Media | Filmmaker award | $15,000 |
| 2023 | The Educational Foundation of America | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | Hollywood Foreign Press Association | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2023 | The Ettinger Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $7,500 |
| 2023 | Lurie Family Foundation | CULTURAL | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Felsten Fishman Family Foundation | GENERAL CONTRIBUTION | $1,023 |
| 2022 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | In support of general operations | $600,000 |
| 2022 | Wyncote Foundation | SUPPORT FOR ONGOING PROGRAMS | $202,375 |
| 2022 | Park Foundation Inc | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $75,000 |
| 2022 | Chicken & Egg Films Inc | DOCUMENTARY SHORT FILMS | $60,000 |
| 2022 | Center for Asian American Media | Filmmaker award | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Arizona Community Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | Lurie Family Foundation | CULTURAL | $5,000 |
| 2021 | John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation | in support of general operations. | $700,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 48 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds American Documentary Inc?
American Documentary Inc is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation ($3.1M), Wyncote Foundation ($1.1M), Park Foundation Inc ($375K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $5.3M in grants to American Documentary Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is American Documentary Inc's largest funder?
John D and Catherine T Macarthur Foundation is the largest recorded funder of American Documentary Inc, with $3.1M across 6 grants (2020–2024).
How much grant funding has American Documentary Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $5.3M in grants to American Documentary Inc across 48 grants from 18 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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