INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC

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The International Documentary Foundation Inc is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that primarily supports projects in California, New York, and Texas, with a total of $7.7 million in grants awarded to 20 grantees in 2023. This funder operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY ASSOCIATION ("IDA") SUPPORTS THE VITAL WORK OF DOCUMENTARY STORYTELLERS AND CHAMPIONS A THRIVING AND INCLUSIVE DOCUMENTARY CULTURE.
Cause Areas
1
Film and video
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNAFF
$598.2K
< 1%

THE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT DOCUMENTARY INC
$100K
< 1%
INDEPENDENT FEATURE PROJECT INC
$100K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
115
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$20K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC?
No. INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC give?
INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC primarily gives to organizations located in California, New York, and Texas. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC make each year?
In 2023, INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC awarded about 120 grants, totaling nearly $7.7 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC fund recently?
In 2024, INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC awarded grants to about 20 grantees. Recent grantees include UNAFF, THE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT DOCUMENTARY INC, and INDEPENDENT FEATURE PROJECT INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC?
INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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