The Bronx Documentary Center
- Assets
- $733.9k
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 39
- Location
- Bronx, NY
- Founding
- 08/2012
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 45-2403312
Organization Overview
The Bronx Documentary Center is located in Bronx, NY. The organization was established in 2012. According to its NTEE Classification (A50) the organization is classified as: Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Bronx Documentary Center employed 39 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Bronx Documentary Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Bronx Documentary Center generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 12.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 17.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE BDC USES COMMUNITY-BASED DOCUMENTARY PRACTICE AND EDUCATION TO EXPLORE VITAL ISSUES, STIMULATE CRITICAL THOUGHT, AND DRIVE SOCIAL CHANGE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS.THE BDC PROVIDES EDUCATION PROGRAMS AND WORKSHOPS FOR BRONX RESIDENTS OF ALL AGES, INCLUDING: A FREE INNOVATIVE DOCUMENTARY PHOTOGRAPHY EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS; A DIGITAL PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY SENIORS; A PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR HISTORICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED ADULT BRONX-BASED PHOTOGRAPHERS; AND A SPANISH-LANGUAGE INTRODUCTORY PHOTOGRAPHY PROGRAM FOR COMMUNITY MEMBERS.
PUBLIC PROGRAMS.EACH YEAR, THE BDC OFFERS DOZENS OF PUBLIC PROGRAMS IN CONJUNCTION WITH ITS MAJOR EXHIBITIONS, INCLUDING DOCUMENTARY FILM SCREENINGS, ARTIST SLIDESHOWS, OTHER INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, AND FREE FAMILY PORTRAITS ON FIVE HOLIDAYS.
EXHIBITIONSTHE BDC SEES ITS EXHIBITIONS AS A POWERFUL METHOD TO ADDRESS THE URGENT ISSUES THAT IMPACT THE COMMUNITIES IT SERVES, WHILE CREATING A CRUCIAL CATALYST FOR CONVERSATION. EACH YEAR, THE BDC PRESENTS FOUR MAJOR DOCUMENTARY EXHIBITIONS-SHOWS THAT INCORPORATE A COMBINATION OF PRINTS, VIDEO, MULTIMEDIA, AND EPHEMERA.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Michael Kamber Director & Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $106,962 |
Beth Dembitzer Director | Trustee | 1 | $20,000 |
Cecilia Bohan Chair | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Joe Conzo Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Kristin Jamberdino Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bedel Saget Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $16,746 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $492,579 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $462,462 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $971,787 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $176,420 |
| Investment income | $23 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $10,987 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,159,217 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $137,362 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,615 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $455,333 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $3,084 |
| Other employee benefits | $34,265 |
| Payroll taxes | $51,735 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $12,700 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $300,867 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,604 |
| Office expenses | $19,681 |
| Information technology | $4,374 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $158,934 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $33,120 |
| Insurance | $12,561 |
| All other expenses | $14,239 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,327,021 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $322,286 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $161,017 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $191,750 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $13,607 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $33,536 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $11,666 |
| Total assets | $733,862 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $25,572 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $109,080 |
| Total liabilities | $134,652 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $188,584 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $410,626 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $733,862 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that The Bronx Documentary Center has recieved totaling $296,631.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $150,000 |
Phillip And Edith Leonian Foundation Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $50,000 |
The Pierre And Tana Matisse Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE | $45,000 |
Jerome Foundation Inc Saint Paul, MN PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR MEDIA ORGANIZATION WORKING WITH EARLY CAREER FILMMAKERS | $42,500 |
The Lawrence Foundation Orient, NY PURPOSE: FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PURPOSES | $7,500 |
Fthree Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $1,000 |
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|---|---|---|
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The Paley Center For Media New York, NY | $149,800,581 | $16,736,827 |
Stone Barns Restoration Corp Pocantico Hills, NY | $107,933,883 | $7,964,721 |
Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum Rochester, NY | $223,670,725 | $24,556,351 |
Newark Museum Association Newark, NJ | $64,370,892 | $11,736,749 |
Brandywine Conservancy & Museum Of Art Chadds Ford, PA | $159,611,083 | $25,949,606 |
The Studio Museum In Harlem New York, NY | $153,708,532 | $40,471,884 |
The Maritime Aquarium At Norwalk Inc South Norwalk, CT | $19,089,489 | $11,308,442 |
George Eastman Museum Rochester, NY | $59,825,841 | $12,306,953 |
Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall Of Fame Inc 1150 West Columbus Ave Springfield, MA | $33,159,743 | $5,379,532 |
Weitzman National Museum Of American Jewish History Philadelphia, PA | $28,897,470 | -$14,023,866 |
National Museum Of Mathematics New York, NY | $42,218,242 | $9,885,068 |