THE CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT DOCUMENTARY

CAMBRIDGE, MA, 02139 (339) 364-1277 Est. 1981 EIN 04-2738458

A310 - Arts, Culture & Humanities 990 - Public charity return 501(c)(3)

Mission

TO PRODUCE AND DISTRIBUTE SOCIALLY CONSCIOUS DOCUMENTARIES.

Total Revenue

$11,332,369

Total Expenses

$12,294,022

Net Assets

$7,953,691

3 employees 15 volunteers

From latest filing (tax period ending 2025-12-31)

Operating Reserve

7.8 months Healthy

Net assets / monthly expenses

Year-over-Year Change

Revenue ↓ 13.0%

Expenses ↑ 17.4%

Revenue Sources

Contributions 94.9% Earned revenue 3.6% Investment 1.4%

Expense Breakdown

Program 98.7% Management 1.3%

Individual compensation is available on Grow plans.

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Year	Revenue	Expenses	Net Assets
2025 990 - Public charity return Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025	$11,332,369 ↓	$12,294,022	$7,953,691
2024 990 - Public charity return Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024	$13,027,874 ↑	$10,468,327	$8,915,344
2023 990 - Public charity return Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023	$9,237,559 ↑	$8,007,643	$6,355,797
2022 990 - Public charity return Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022	$6,924,129 ↑	$6,398,922	$5,125,881
2020 990 - Public charity return Jan 1, 2020 to Dec 31, 2020	$5,026,418 ↑	$3,889,452	$3,831,137
2018 990 - Public charity return Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018	$3,579,116	$3,127,213	$1,605,878