Northwest Documentary Arts & Media

EIN: 510458157 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

Portland, OR

Total Revenue
$255,013
Total Expenses
$256,174
Total Assets
$23,503
Net Assets
$18,963
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Organization Details

Legal Domicile
OR
Principal Officer
Sam Gaty
Phone
5032278688
Tax Period
2019-01-01 to 2019-12-31

Northwest Documentary Arts & Media is a small nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $255K in total revenue in fiscal year 2019. Revenue surged 20% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

To create, instruct and share the art of documentary storytelling.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $243,867 Revenue: $74,387

NW Documentarys mission is to teach, and support documentary filmmaking and non fiction storytelling. We do this through workshops, youth programs, access to equipment and a public editing lab, and...

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NW Documentarys mission is to teach, and support documentary filmmaking and non fiction storytelling. We do this through workshops, youth programs, access to equipment and a public editing lab, and cultivation of a supportive community. In addition to general daily support offered by staff and our community space NW Documentary ran the following programs in 2019: DIY WorkshopsNW Documentary continued to run signature DIY Documentary programs that lower barriers and welcome anyone with a story into the world of documentary filmmaking. The key workshops in this program are: DIY DocumentaryWeekend Skills WorkshopsDIY Story CraftYouth ProgramsNW Documentary teaches documentary filmmaking to youth through hands-on project focused camps. Students learn camera work and editing while exploring the world around them. In 2019 NW Documentary explored several ways to expand the youth programs we offered. NW Documentary adapted existing curriculum for new programs with Saturday Academy and in public schools. The youth programs NW Documentary offered in 2019 are:OMSI Hancock OMSI NewportSaturday AcademyProduced By HerSunset High School Lake OswegoRecording ResilienceOregon Doc Camp NW Documentary continued to develop Oregon Doc Camp. This year in addition to the strong programming offered each year NW Documentary was able to offer scholarships to filmmakers of color with support from the Oregon Film Office. Oregon Doc Camp is a filmmaker retreat at Silver Falls State park that brings filmmakers from all over the region and country together to recharge, network, and learn.Anthology Film Project: Canopy Stories NW Documentary completed and screened the first Anthology Film Project which brought 11 filmmakers together to create 12 films. These films all used an individual tree as the starting point for a story that explored the history and urban landscape of Portland.Nonprofit Story Lab The nonprofit story lab is a project by NW Documentary to connect filmmakers with nonprofits to help tell the stories of the good work these nonprofits are doing. The goal is to create opportunities and work for filmmakers and give local nonprofits media to support their missions. In the programs first year NW Documentary partnered with:Ethos MusicImmigrant Stories

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

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Financial Overview (2019)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $180,618
Program Service Revenue $74,387
Investment Income $8
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $255,013

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $84,379
Fundraising Expenses $3,407
Program Expenses $243,867
Other Expenses $171,795
TOTAL EXPENSES $256,174

Year-over-Year Comparison

2019 2018 Change
Revenue $255,013 $211,716 +0.2%
Expenses $256,174 $262,207 0.0%
Net Income $-1,161 $-50,491 -1.0%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
3
Employees
16
Volunteers
50

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
1
$10,970
Total Directors
3
$4,150
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Sam Gaty Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$10,970 $0 $10,970
Kerri Lynne Thorp Director 1.00
Director
$4,150 $0 $4,150
Liz Cook Mowe Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Caitlin Boyle Director 1.00
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
2019 $255,013 $256,174 $23,503 $-1,161
2018 $211,716 $262,207 $20,991 $-50,491
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