Civic Intelligence

Documentary Foundation

990EZ • Fiscal year 2020 • EIN 26-1373837

Jan 01, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020 • Filed on May 14, 2021

4983 Cornelia CourtGig Harbor, WA 98332

(206) 376-9031

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

87th percentile

0.47x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 87% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Liabilities / Revenue

94th percentile

1.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Net Margin

10th percentile

-73%

Higher net margin than 10% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2020

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2020

Asset Growth

60th percentile

12%

Faster asset growth than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Revenue Growth

30th percentile

-36%

Faster revenue growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.

2020 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2019 to 2020

Assets

Up

$335,671

Up $35,405 (+12%) from 2019

Net Assets

Down

$178,108

Down $113,949 (-39%) from 2019

Liabilities

Up

$157,563

Up $149,354 (+1819%) from 2019

Revenue

Down

$155,353

Down $88,996 (-36%) from 2019

Expenses

Up

$269,302

Up $44,917 (+20%) from 2019

Net Income

Down

-$113,949

Down $133,913 (-671%) from 2019

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

2020

Assets$335,671
Liabilities$157,563
Net Assets$178,108

Operations Trend

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

2020

Revenue$155,353
Expenses$269,302
Net Income-$113,949
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020
Signed
May 14, 2021
Return Version
2020v4.1
Gross Receipts
$155,353
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The Documentary Foundation aims to educate and inspire through the art of documentary. Our organization creates programming that can be used to encourage awareness and serve communities across the country.

Documentary filmmaking write & research

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Contracts - filmmaking, writing, and research on public policy and social issues.-$15,530
America Lost - This film is currently in release.-$1,941
Filmmaker MBA - an online course and community teaching documentary filmmakers how to find an audience, distribute their work, and build long-term careers.--
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Christopher RufoPresidentFT$143,692$56,183$199,875
Adam CateSecretary-$0--
Sam DollenmayerBoard Member-$0--
Mark PachecoTreasurer-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Documentary Foundation
EIN
26-1373837
Address
4983 Cornelia Court, Gig Harbor, WA 98332

Signing Officer

Name
Christopher Rufo
Title
President
Phone
2063769031
Signed
2021-05-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Jill Jacobs & Company Inc
Address
1451 River Park Dr Ste 227, Sacramento, CA 95815
Preparer
Amy Cappadony
Phone
9166466700
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Description of other expenses Part I line 16

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Description of other assets Part II line 24

Category Beginning of Year End of YearMachinery & Equipment 3,885 4,549Accounts Receivable 7,450 7,450SEP Receivable 900 0

Description of total liabilities Part II line 26

Category Beginning of Year End of YearCredit Cards 9,109 7,480EIDL 0 126,704PPP Loan 0 20,833SEP Payable 0 2,546

Part IV response or note to any line in Part IV

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

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