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Documentary Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 26-1373837

Jan 01, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018 • Filed on May 08, 2019

Organization Profiledocumentaryfoundation.org
120 NW 39th St 305Sacramento, CA 95864

(206) 376-9031

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

66th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 66% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Liabilities / Revenue

78th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 78% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Net Margin

7th percentile

-56%

Higher net margin than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Top Officer Pay

97th percentile

$80,958

Higher top officer pay than 97% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 93.8% of source-year revenue.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2018

Asset Growth

25th percentile

-14%

Faster asset growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Revenue Growth

17th percentile

-30%

Faster revenue growth than 17% of similar nonprofits.

2018 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2017 to 2018

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets66th percentile

Assets

Down

$276,683

Down $43,833 (-14%) from 2017

Net Assets

Down

$272,093

Down $48,601 (-15%) from 2017

Liabilities

Up

$4,590

Up $4,768 (+2679%) from 2017

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue78th percentileNet Margin7th percentile

Revenue

Down

$86,315

Down $37,504 (-30%) from 2017

Expenses

Down

$134,916

Down $255,149 (-65%) from 2017

Net Income

Up

-$48,601

Up $217,645 (+82%) from 2017

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth25th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KAssets 2014: $394,681Liabilities 2014: $1,059Net Assets 2014: $393,6222014Assets 2015: $583,869Liabilities 2015: $33,174Net Assets 2015: $550,6952015Assets 2016: $612,050Liabilities 2016: $25,110Net Assets 2016: $586,9402016Assets 2017: $320,516Liabilities 2017: -$178Net Assets 2017: $320,6942017Assets 2018: $276,683Liabilities 2018: $4,590Net Assets 2018: $272,0932018Assets 2019: $300,266Liabilities 2019: $8,209Net Assets 2019: $292,0572019Assets 2020: $335,671Liabilities 2020: $157,563Net Assets 2020: $178,1082020Assets 2021: $917,137Liabilities 2021: $2,823Net Assets 2021: $914,3142021Assets 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $02022

Highlighted filing

2018

Assets$276,683
Liabilities$4,590
Net Assets$272,093
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth17th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MRevenue 2014: $108,798Expenses 2014: $161,761Net Income 2014: -$52,9632014Revenue 2015: $391,179Expenses 2015: $234,106Net Income 2015: $157,0732015Revenue 2016: $261,889Expenses 2016: $225,643Net Income 2016: $36,2462016Revenue 2017: $123,819Expenses 2017: $390,065Net Income 2017: -$266,2462017Revenue 2018: $86,315Expenses 2018: $134,916Net Income 2018: -$48,6012018Revenue 2019: $244,349Expenses 2019: $224,385Net Income 2019: $19,9642019Revenue 2020: $155,353Expenses 2020: $269,302Net Income 2020: -$113,9492020Revenue 2021: $1,991,274Expenses 2021: $1,255,068Net Income 2021: $736,2062021Revenue 2022: $115,629Expenses 2022: $1,029,944Net Income 2022: -$914,3152022

Highlighted filing

2018

Revenue$86,315
Expenses$134,916
Net Income-$48,601
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
Signed
May 8, 2019
Return Version
2018v3.1
Gross Receipts
$207,834
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Contracts - filmmaking, writing and research on public policy and social issues.

Documentary Foundation explores the world through filmmaking, writing, and research. We produce and distribute content about the American experience.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$243,217$218,040▼ $25,177
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$69,852$48,092▼ $21,760
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net$649$7,449▲ $6,800
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$6,798$3,102▼ $3,696
Total Assets$320,516$276,683▼ $43,833
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$-178$4,590▲ $4,768
Total Liabilities$-178$4,590▲ $4,768
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$320,694$272,093▼ $48,601
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$320,694$272,093▼ $48,601
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$320,516$276,683▼ $43,833

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$3,102$40,411$43,513
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay97th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Christopher RufoPresidentFT$68,308$12,650$80,958

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Emily CurrinBoard Member
Sam DollenmayerBoard Member
Adam CateSecretary
Mark PachecoTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$36,735
Program Service Revenue
$17,225
Investment Income
$30,809
Other Revenue
$1,546
All Other Contributions
$36,735
Change in Net Assets
$-48,601
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$86,594
Other Expenses$48,322
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$61,478$6,831-$68,309
Occupancy$18,398$2,044-$20,442
Pension Plan Contributions$11,385$1,265-$12,650
Fees for Services Other$11,300--$11,300
Payroll Taxes$5,071$564-$5,635
Depreciation Depletion$3,259$437-$3,696
Fees for Services Accounting-$3,490-$3,490
Information Technology-$1,696-$1,696
All Other Expenses$1,025$344-$1,369
Office Expenses-$767-$767
Insurance-$657-$657
Other Expenses$300$94-$394
Conferences and Meetings-$354-$354
Travel$122--$122
Total Functional Expenses$115,242$19,674$0$134,916
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Credit Cards$3,240
SEP Payable$1,350
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11

“Process of board review of Form 990 - Electronic copy emailed to all board members with several days provided for them to either comment/edit or approve. Electronic distribution and compiling of comments are coordinated by the President.”

Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12C

“When individuals initially join the board, they sign an agreement that includes a statement that they must declare any conflict of interest Board members are reminded of this obligation at subsequent board meetings (at least annually) and at the time of officer elections.”

CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15A

“Analysis was made from other non-profit organizations and took comparable pay.”

Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15B

“Analysis was made from other non-profit organizations and took average pay.”

Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19

“Documentary Foundation makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy and financial statements available to the public by request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Documentary Foundation
EIN
26-1373837
Address
120 NW 39th St 305, Sacramento, CA 95864

Signing Officer

Name
Christopher Rufo
Title
President
Phone
2063769031
Signed
2019-05-08
Discuss with paid preparer
No

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Christopher Rufo
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
4
Employees
1
Volunteers
1

Preparer

Firm
Jill Jacobs CPA
Address
1451 River Park Dr Ste 227, Sacramento, CA 95815
Preparer
Jill Jacobs
Phone
9166466700
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Explanation of other changes in net assets or fund balances Part XI line 9

“$1 of rounding differences”

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2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$276,683
Liabilities
$4,590
Net assets
$272,093
Revenue
$86,315
Expenses
$134,916
Net income
-$48,601
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.00$0.12$1.03$0.91
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.92$0.00$0.91$1.99$1.26$0.74
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.34$0.16$0.18$0.16$0.27$0.11
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.30$0.01$0.29$0.24$0.22$0.02
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.28$0.00$0.27$0.09$0.13$0.05
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.32$0.00$0.32$0.12$0.39$0.27
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.61$0.03$0.59$0.26$0.23$0.04
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.58$0.03$0.55$0.39$0.23$0.16
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.00$0.39$0.11$0.16$0.05