THE CENTER FOR DOCUMENTARY STUDIES

EIN: 561655039 501(c)(3)

DURHAM, NC

Total Revenue
$4,254,249
Total Expenses
$4,107,359
Total Assets
N/A
Net Assets
N/A
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1989
Legal Domicile
NC
Principal Officer
BARB LEE
Phone
9196603663
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

THE CENTER FOR DOCUMENTARY STUDIES, founded in 1989, is a community nonprofit that reported $4.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue grew 16% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $4.1M left a modest 3% surplus.

Mission

SUPPORT, PROMOTE, AND DEVELOP THE DISCIPLINE OF DOCUMENTARY STUDIES IN CONNECTION WITH THE ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AT DUKE UNIVERSITY.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $843,135

UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES - RESIDING AT THE NEXUS OF THE DOCUMENTARY ARTS AND ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT IN BROADER SOCIETY, THE MISSION OF THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM IN DOCUMENTARY STUDIES IS TO ALLOW STUDENTS TO...

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UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES - RESIDING AT THE NEXUS OF THE DOCUMENTARY ARTS AND ACTIVE ENGAGEMENT IN BROADER SOCIETY, THE MISSION OF THE UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM IN DOCUMENTARY STUDIES IS TO ALLOW STUDENTS TO CONNECT THEIR EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND CREATIVE EXPRESSION TO BROADER COMMUNITY LIFE THROUGH DOCUMENTARY FIELDWORK PROJECTS, WHILE THEY ALSO EXAMINE THEORETICAL AND PRACTICAL ISSUES RELATED TO THIS WORK THROUGH READINGS, SCREENINGS, AND CLASSROOM DISCUSSION.

Program 2
Expenses: $1,161,093 Revenue: $225,445

THE FULL FRAME DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL, A PROGRAM OF THE CENTER FOR DOCUMENTARY STUDIES, IS ONE OF THE WORLD'S PREMIERE SHOWCASES FOR NONFICTION CINEMA. RENOWNED FOR ITS FILM CURATION, SUPPORT FOR...

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THE FULL FRAME DOCUMENTARY FILM FESTIVAL, A PROGRAM OF THE CENTER FOR DOCUMENTARY STUDIES, IS ONE OF THE WORLD'S PREMIERE SHOWCASES FOR NONFICTION CINEMA. RENOWNED FOR ITS FILM CURATION, SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS, AND VIBRANT ATMOSPHERE, FULL FRAME DRAWS AN INTERNATIONAL MIX OF 10,000-PLUS ATTENDEES TO DURHAM EVERY SPRING. OVER FOUR DAYS, THE ACADEMY AWARD QUALIFYING FESTIVAL SCREENS CLOSE TO ONE HUNDRED FILMS, HOSTS PANEL AND PARTIES, AND FOSTERS COMMUNITY AMONG FILMMAKERS, INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS, AND AUDIENCE MEMBERS.

Program 3
Expenses: $706,350 Revenue: $9,810

THE CENTER FOR DOCUMENTARY STUDIES COFOUNDED DUKE UNIVERSITY'S FIRST MASTER OF FINE ARTS PROGRAM, THE MASTER OF FINE ARTS IN EXPERIMENTAL AND DOCUMENTARY ARTS (MFA/EDA) PROGRAM, WHICH BRINGS TOGETHER...

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THE CENTER FOR DOCUMENTARY STUDIES COFOUNDED DUKE UNIVERSITY'S FIRST MASTER OF FINE ARTS PROGRAM, THE MASTER OF FINE ARTS IN EXPERIMENTAL AND DOCUMENTARY ARTS (MFA/EDA) PROGRAM, WHICH BRINGS TOGETHER THE DOCUMENTARY APPROACH AND EXPERIMENTAL PRODUCTION IN ANALOG, DIGITAL, AND COMPUTATIONAL MEDIA. THIS UNIQUE TWO-YEAR PROGRAM FOSTERS COLLABORATIONS ACROSS DISCIPLINES AND MEDIA AS IT TRAINS SOPHISTICATED CREATIVE ART PRACTITIONERS.THE CENTER FOR DOCUMENTARY STUDIES OFFERS A WIDE RANGE (UP TO A HUNDRED ANNUALLY) OF ONSITE AND ONLINE COURSES, SUMMER INTENSIVE INSTITUTES AND SHORT WORKSHOPS FOR ADULTS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN DOING THEIR OWN DOCUMENTARY WORK, WHETHER STARTING A FIRST PROJECT OF REFINING AN EXISTING ONE. MOST CLASSES ARE OFFERED DURING THE EVENING OR ON WEEKENDS TO ACCOMMODATE THE SCHEDULES OF WORKING ADULTS. THESE HANDS-ON COURSES, AVAILABLE VIA OPEN ADMISSION AND WITH REASONABLE FEES, INVOLVE INSTRUCTION IN PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEO, AUDIO, WRITING, AND OTHER CREATIVE MEDIA. SPECIAL TOPICS INTEGRAL TO CONDUCTING AND PRESENTING DOCUMENTARY WORK ARE CONVERED, SUCH AS DOCUMENTARY TRADITIONS, TECHNIQUES, FIELDWORK, THEORY, AND ETHICS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,868,977
Program Service Revenue $226,655
Investment Income $2,149,738
Other Revenue $8,879
TOTAL REVENUE $4,254,249

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $54,809
Salaries & Benefits $56,542
Fundraising Expenses $158,119
Program Expenses $2,710,578
Other Expenses $3,996,008
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,107,359

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $4,254,249 $3,674,248 +0.2%
Expenses $4,107,359 $3,242,505 +0.3%
Net Income $146,890 $431,743 -0.7%
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
4
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
N/A

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
3
$492,196
Total Directors
11
$3,657,318
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JONATHAN JENSEN DIRECTOR/PART YEAR CO-CHAIR 0.50
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHARMAINE MCKISSICK-MELTON DIRECTOR 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
JULIE MORRIS DIRECTOR 0.10
Director
$0 $0 $0
BENJAMIN D REESE JR DIRECTOR 0.10
Director
$0 $2,897 $35,447
BARB LEE DIRECTOR/PART YEAR CO-CHAIR 0.10
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WILLIAM JOHNSON DIRECTOR 0.10
Director
$0 $47,705 $365,658
JOHN CLEMENTS DIRECTOR 0.10
Director
$0 $61,556 $363,647
MARY FRANCES LUCE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $91,045 $1,158,516
MOHAMED NOOR DIRECTOR 0.10
Director
$0 $59,225 $732,149
JOSEPH SALEM DIRECTOR 0.10
Director
$0 $61,310 $447,695
CHRIS SIMMONS DIRECTOR 0.10
Director
$0 $170,056 $554,206
EDWARD J BALLEISEN EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 10.00
Officer
$0 $50,097 $492,196
WESLEY C HOGAN FORMER OFFICER 0.00
$0 $29,006 $155,043
OPEYEMI OLUKEMI PART YEAR PRESIDENT 0.00
$0 $22,164 $175,120
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 $4,254,249 $4,107,359 No data $146,890
2023 $3,674,248 $3,242,505 $37,926,829 $431,743
2022 $4,642,233 $4,701,621 $41,296,141 $-59,388
2021 $4,787,381 $4,614,772 $43,603,036 $172,609
2020 $4,848,715 $5,063,852 $31,298,888 $-215,137
2019 $5,214,642 $5,557,604 $32,850,771 $-342,962
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