AMERICAN DOCUMENTARY INC

EIN: 133447752 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

BROOKLYN, NY

Total Revenue
$4,460,880
Total Expenses
$5,302,127
Total Assets
$3,601,996
Net Assets
$3,038,578
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1987
Legal Domicile
DC
Principal Officer
Erika Dilday
Phone
2129898121
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

AMERICAN DOCUMENTARY INC, founded in 1987, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $4.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 23% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $5.3M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 19% operating deficit.

Mission

A NATIONAL NON-PROFIT MEDIA ARTS ORGANIZATION, AMERICAN DOCUMENTARY STRIVES TO MAKE ESSENTIAL DOCUMENTARIES ACCESSIBLE AS A CATALYST FOR PUBLIC DISCOURSE. WE COLLABORATE WITH PASSIONATE FILMMAKERS TO AMPLIFY THEIR VOICES, NUTURE THE NONFICTION COMMUNITY, AND CONDUCT COMMUNITY OUTREACH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,552,971 Revenue: $2,835,625

POV PROGRAMMING AND PRODUCTION SUPPORTS THE PRODUCTION AND BROADCAST OF INDEPENDENT DOCUMENTARIES ON PUBLIC TELEVISION.

Program 2
Expenses: $749,043

POV ENGAGE CONDUCTS COMMUNITY AND EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, SCREENINGS, AND MATERIALS FOR POV PROGRAMS.

Program 3
Expenses: $674,557

COMMUNICATIONS program PROVIDES PROMOTION, MARKETING AND COMMUNICATIONS SERVICES FOR POV AND AMERICA REFRAMED PROGRAMS.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,615,064
Program Service Revenue $2,835,625
Investment Income $7,655
Other Revenue $2,536
TOTAL REVENUE $4,460,880

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $62,500
Salaries & Benefits $2,435,436
Fundraising Expenses $500,866
Program Expenses $4,409,229
Other Expenses $2,804,191
TOTAL EXPENSES $5,302,127

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $4,460,880 $5,823,487 -0.2%
Expenses $5,302,127 $4,926,183 +0.1%
Net Income $-841,247 $897,304 -1.9%
Key Indicators
✓ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
11
Independent Members
11
Employees
32
Volunteers
20

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy
✗ Whistleblower Policy
✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School
✗ Operated a Hospital
✗ Provided First Class Travel
✗ Reported Conflict of Interest
✗ Reported Asset Diversion
✗ Excess Benefit Transaction
✗ Made Political Expenditures
✗ Engaged in Lobbying
✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund
✗ Maintained Art Collections
✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$248,334
Total Directors
12
$248,334
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Erika Dilday Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer Director
$229,210 $19,124 $248,334
Chris White VP, Prgm. & Prod. 40.00
$113,410 $44,776 $158,186
Asad Muhammad VP, Community eng. 40.00
$109,316 $36,286 $145,602
Chris Plaut Board chair 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Michael Isip Vice Chair 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Juanita Anderson Board member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anjali Kumar Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Zain Habboo Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Danielle Lee Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Joi Thomas Adams Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Beth Viner Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jane Hirt Treasurer 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
John Bredar Secretary 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Kellie Castruita Specter Board Member 0.50
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $4,460,880 $5,302,127 $3,601,996 $-841,247
2022 $5,823,487 $4,926,183 $4,813,016 $897,304
2021 $5,634,331 $5,010,208 $4,468,317 $624,123
2020 $4,749,864 $5,693,675 $3,643,424 $-943,811
2019 $4,154,362 $5,387,791 $4,580,090 $-1,233,429
2018 $6,082,999 $4,946,059 $5,924,165 $1,136,940
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