The Southern Documentary Fund
- Assets
- $552.0k
- Revenue
- $489.1k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 4
- Location
- Durham, NC
- Founding
- 07/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 75-2993148
Organization Overview
The Southern Documentary Fund is located in Durham, NC. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (A30) the organization is classified as: Media & Communications, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Southern Documentary Fund employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Southern Documentary Fund 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, Southern Documentary Fund generated $489.1k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 5 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (13.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $437.5k during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (15.0%) per year over the past 5 years. 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:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE SOUTHERN DOCUMENTARY FUND (SDF) IS AN ARTS NONPROFIT THAT CULTIVATES DOCUMENTARY MEDIA MADE IN OR ABOUT THE SOUTH. . INSPIRED BY OUR BELIEF THAT MEDIA HAS THE POWER TO CHANGE LIVES, WE PROVIDE MAKERS WITH DIVERSE RESOURCES, INCLUDING GRANTS, FISCAL SPONSORSHIP, MENTORSHIP, COMMUNITY AWARENESS, EDUCATION AND TRAINING ALL TO CHAMPION SOUTHERN DOCUMENTARY AND LOWER BARRIERS TO ENTRY FOR NEW AND EMERGING MAKERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SDF PROVIDES FISCAL SPONSORSHIP FOR DOCUMENARY PROJECTS. SDF SERVED 60 FILMMAKER PROJECTS. SDF MARSHALS RESOURCES THROUGH GRANTS, INDIVIDUAL CONTRIBUTIONS, AND CROWD FUNDING, SPONSORED PROJECTS RECEIVE VALUABLE BENEFITS INCLUDING CONSULTATIONS WITH LEGAL, DISTRIBUTION, AND OUTREACH PROFESSIONALS. SDF'S CURRENT SPONSORSHIP RATE IS 6%.
THE SDF MENTORSHIP PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PAIR ESTABLISHED FILMMAKERS AND INDUSTRY EXPERTS WITH EMERGING AND NEW FILMMAKERS. WE PROVIDE SUPPORT, WHICH INCLUDES MONTHLY MENTORSHIP MEETINGS WITH FILMMAKERS WHO HAVE IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Peter Gilbert President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
A Kirsten Mullen Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Ellen Stoltzman Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Irene Oakley-Johnson Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 0 | $0 |
Eric Johnson Board Member | Trustee | 0 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Augusta Films Film Production | 12/30/15 | $161,795 |
John Hubbell Film Production Services | 12/30/15 | $114,000 |
Markay Media Cynthia Hill Film Production | 12/30/15 | $120,402 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $20,000 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $397,860 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $417,860 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $56,577 |
| Investment income | $18 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $12,500 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $489,085 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $132,541 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $194,483 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $7,333 |
| Payroll taxes | $15,126 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $7,757 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $0 |
| Advertising and promotion | $5,550 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $9,974 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $1,985 |
| Travel | $3,358 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $37 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,217 |
| Insurance | $1,430 |
| All other expenses | $291 |
| Total functional expenses | $437,491 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $550,953 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $1,035 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $551,988 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,646 |
| Grants payable | $97,550 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $108,196 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $178,036 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $265,756 |
| 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 | $551,988 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 11 grants that The Southern Documentary Fund has recieved totaling $315,100.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Novo Foundation Kingston, NY PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT: THE BEAUTIFUL PROJECT | $150,000 |
National Christian Charitable Foundation Inc Alpharetta, GA PURPOSE: CULTURE | $45,000 |
The Rogovy Foundation Wilmington, DE PURPOSE: 'CHASING THE HAIRSTONS' DOCUMENTARY FILM | $25,000 |
Creative Capital Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: INITIAL & INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING | $25,000 |
Organization Name not Listed PURPOSE: Support Documentary Film Making | | $20,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ARTS, CULTURE & HUMANITIES | $12,600 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Close Up Foundation Arlington, VA | $14,345,080 | $29,947,664 |
Avixa Inc Fairfax, VA | $46,265,745 | $24,073,364 |
Vpm Media Corporation Richmond, VA | $41,400,162 | $23,558,151 |
Atlanta Educational Telecommunications Collaborative Atlanta, GA | $9,527,387 | $16,413,589 |
States Newsroom Chapel Hill, NC | $13,800,464 | $21,635,211 |
Wireless Infrastructure Association Arlington, VA | $5,735,220 | $13,503,985 |
The Landmark Foundation Norfolk, VA | $109,541,807 | $6,787,493 |
Memphis Fourth Estate Inc Memphis, TN | $2,591,759 | $5,585,999 |
Mid-South Public Communications Foundation Cordova, TN | $12,673,070 | $6,880,659 |
The Center For Documentary Studies Durham, NC | $43,603,036 | $4,787,381 |
Journalism For Change Inc Arlington, VA | $491,394 | $3,913,277 |
Mennomedia Inc Harrisonburg, VA | $1,388,799 | $3,143,696 |