WE ARE DEDICATED TO THE VISION OF A WORLD WHERE DOCUMENTARY CREATORS FLOURISH. THROUGH OUR WORK, WE CONNECT AUDIENCES WITH THE BEST OF THE FORM, PROVIDE RESOURCES, CREATE COMMUNITY, AND DEFEND THE RIGHTS AND FREEDOMS OF DOCUMENTARY ARTISTS, ACTIVITIES AND JOURNALISTS AROUND THE GLOBE. WE DO THIS WORK BECAUSE WE BELIEVE THAT DOCUMENTARIES ENRICH AND DEEPEN OUR CULTURE, FOSTERING A MORE INFORMED AND CONNECTED WORLD.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 5 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Director of Development 25th percentile to median | $145k $160k |
Director of Ida Funds Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $130k $144k |
Director of Artist Programs Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $130k $144k |
Director of Marketing Director (Operational) Median to 75th percentile | $121k $134k |
Executive Director Median to 75th percentile | $109k $120k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 11 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
Based on 17,098 arts, culture & humanities organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Top compensation, year by year
From $41k in 2022 to $145k in 2023.
Estimated with Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro-area CPI-U, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Executive Officer pay rose 165% from 2022 to 2023, while revenue fell 10%.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2022 and 2023.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC
What does the Chief Development Officer of INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC earn?
In 2023, the Chief Development Officer of INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC received $144,718 in total compensation. This pay is below the median (the midpoint) for Chief Development Officer roles among Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, but above the bottom quarter of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Development Officer pay at INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Arts, Culture & Humanities organizations in California, the 2023 pay of the Chief Development Officer at INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC falls between the 25th percentile and the median. In 2023, the highest total compensation at INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for arts, culture & humanities organizations is 11%.
What are INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, INTERNATIONAL DOCUMENTARY FOUNDATION INC reported $12.8M in total revenue and $12.9M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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