The Center For Documentary Studies

Organization Overview

The Center For Documentary Studies is located in Durham, NC. The organization was established in 1989. According to its NTEE Classification (A30) the organization is classified as: Media & Communications, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Center For Documentary Studies 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 06/2021, Center For Documentary Studies generated $4.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.2% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.6m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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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.


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 AWARDQUALIFYING FESTIVAL SCREENS CLOSE TO ONE HUNDRED FILMS, HOSTS PANELS AND PARTIES, AND FOSTERS COMMUNITY AMONG FILMMAKERS, INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS, AND AUDIENCE MEMBERS.


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 OR 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 COVERED, SUCH AS DOCUMENTARY TRADITIONS, TECHNIQUES, FIELDWORK THEORY, AND ETHICS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Wesley C Hogan
President/director
$0
Peter Lange
Chairman/director
$0
Greg Britz
Vice President
$0
Xaris A Martinez
Secretary
$0
William H Chafe
Director
$0
Benjamin D Reese Jr
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$1,501,565
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,058,109
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $112,809
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,559,674
Total Program Service Revenue$266,344
Investment income $0
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,961,363
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,787,381

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, The Center For Documentary Studies has awarded $15,000 in support to 2 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

STUDENT ACTION WITH FARMWORKERS

Org PageRecipient Profile

Durham, NC

PURPOSE: SAF ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION

$10,000

OREN JACOBY PRODUCTIONS INC DBA STORYVILLE FILMS

PURPOSE: FULL FRAME AWARD

$5,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 9 grants that The Center For Documentary Studies has recieved totaling $111,010.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Sweet Justice Foundation

East Hartford, CT

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL

$20,000
Forest At Duke Inc

Durham, NC

PURPOSE: OPERATING SUPPORT (THROUGH DUKE UNIVERSITY ENTITY ID: 265770; GIFT ID 6315667)

$20,000
International Womens Media Foundation

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: SCENE ON RADIO PRODUCTION

$20,000
Foundation For The Carolinas

Charlotte, NC

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE GIFT

$14,500
Community Foundation Of Greater Greensboro Inc

Greensboro, NC

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000
The Von Der Heyden Family Foundation

New York, NY

PURPOSE: CHARITABLE PURPOSE

$10,000
View Grant Recipient Profile

Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$28,177,403
Earnings$14,709,745
Net Contributions$192,456
Other Expense$2,174,166
Ending Balance$40,905,438

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