Arts, Culture, Humanities : Public Broadcasting and Media
American Documentary
Exploring the potential of independent media in public life
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| Program Expenses | 90.5% | |
| Administrative Expenses | 4.5% | |
| Fundraising Expenses | 4.9% | |
| Fundraising Efficiency | $0.20 | |
| Primary Revenue Growth | 3.6% | |
| Program Expenses Growth | -4.3% | |
| Working Capital Ratio (years) | 0.58 | |
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| Information Provided on the Form 990 | ||
| Independent Voting Board Members |  |
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| No Material diversion of assets | |
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| Audited financials prepared by independent accountant | |
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| Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties | |
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| Documents Board Meeting Minutes | |
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| Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing | |
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| Conflict of Interest Policy | |
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| Records Retention and Destruction Policy | |
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| CEO listed with salary | |
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| Does Not Compensate Any Board Members | |
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| Does the charity's website include readily accessible information about the following: | ||
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| Board Members Listed | |
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| Form 990 | |
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| Key staff listed | |
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Income Statement (FYE 12/2009)
Compensation of Leaders (FYE 12/2009)
| Compensation | % of Expenses | Paid to | Title | |
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| $89,903 | 3.09% | Simon Kilmurry | Executive Director |
Mission
American Documentary (AMDOC) is a leading nonprofit media organization dedicated to creating, identifying and presenting contemporary nonfiction stories that express opinions and perspectives rarely featured in mainstream media. Since 1988, American Documentary has produced the award-winning series P.O.V. for PBS, presenting over 250 of the most important documentary films of our time. Our films - coupled with our unsurpassed national reach and local collaborations - have brought powerful documentary storytelling into people's lives, and brought public dialogue on issues of national importance to a new level. American Documentary is a leader in extending the reach of documentaries online. American Documentary continues to pioneer new ways to use independent media as a springboard to engage the public.
Charities Performing Similar Types of Work
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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| American Documentary - NY | 54.49 |  |
| Center for Asian American Media - CA | 55.64 | |
| Minnesota Public Radio | American Public Media - MN | 56.41 | |
| NPR - DC | 64.58 |  |
| Public Radio International - MN | 59.44 | |
| Charity Name | Overall Score | Overall Rating |
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| American Documentary - NY | 54.49 | |
| NPR - DC | 64.58 | |
| Minnesota Public Radio | American Public Media - MN | 56.41 | |
| Thirteen/WNET - NY | 44.38 |  |
| Democracy Now! - NY | 45.91 | |
| Public Radio International - MN | 59.44 | |
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