Doc Society
NEW YORK, NY · Philanthropy & Voluntarism
Built from IRS filings (latest Form 990: tax year 2023). Doc Society has not reviewed or approved this page. Kindora is not affiliated with it.
Mission
DOC SOCIETY INC SUPPORTS DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS GLOBALLY BY PROVIDING PRODUCTION FINANCING, AS WELL AS CREATIVE, EDITORIAL, STRATEGIC, LEGAL, AND OTHER FORMS OF ASSISTANCE. WE FOSTER COLLABORATIONS BETWEEN PUBLIC INTEREST FILMMAKERS AND CHARITIES, AND OTHER PARTNERS TO ENHANCE FINANCING, STRATEGIC SUPPORT, AND DISTRIBUTION OPPORTUNITIES FOR DOCUMENTARY PROJECTS THAT SERVE THE PUBLIC GOOD.IN UNDERTAKING THIS WORK, DOC SOCIETY COOPERATES CLOSELY WITH ITS SISTER ENTITIES: DOC SOCIETY, AND DOC SOCIETY CHARITABLE TRUST IN THE UK, STICHTING DOC SOCIETY IN THE NETHERLANDS, AND DOC SOCIETY AUSTRALIA PTY LTD. THESE ENTITIES ARE LEGALLY INDEPENDENT, BUT HAVE IDENTICAL AIMS AND OBJECTIVES AND OFTEN COLLABORATE WITH ONE ANOTHER.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2023.
Who funds Doc Society
$6.1M in foundation grants on record from 31 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Perspective Media Initiatives | $1.4M | 4 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | $984K | 2 |
| New Venture Fund | $605K | 3 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $516K | 3 |
| Kendeda Fund | $500K | 2 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $350K | 2 |
| Lafetra Foundation | $300K | 3 |
| Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation | $250K | 2 |
| Skoll Foundation | $150K | 2 |
| Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors | $100K | 1 |
Leadership
MAXYNE FRANKLIN — SECY/TREASURER (Principal officer)
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