Become a Donor
American Documentary is the nonprofit behind your favorite nonfiction programs. Based in Brooklyn, our small-but-mighty team is dedicated to supporting independent artists and presenting authentic, diverse stories—making them accessible to all.
Join the AmDoc Story Heros Club
By contributing at one of the levels below, you’ll join the Story Heroes club—a valued community of supporters who make our work possible. As a member, you’ll receive exclusive invitations to AmDoc events and conversations, all while playing a vital role in sustaining public media, empowering independent creators, and bringing untold stories to the public spaces where they matter most.
Giving Levels
Friend – $15 per month ($180 per year)
- Invitation to exclusive virtual conversations with AmDoc filmmakers and producers
- Exclusive discounts & priority registration to film screenings & events across the US
- A donor-exclusive newsletter with special features from our filmmakers and programs
Storyteller – $1,000+ / year
- All Friend level benefits
- 2 complimentary tickets to our annual AmDoc Gala in New York City
- Recognition in AmDoc’s Annual Report
- AmDoc Story Heroes welcome package (including t-shirt and other AmDoc swag!)
Changemaker – $5,000+ / year
- All Storyteller level benefits
- Recognition in AmDoc’s Website and Newsletters
- 2 additional complimentary Gala tickets (4 total)
Visionary – $25,000+ / year
- All Changemaker level benefits
- Invitations to exclusive in-person events and meet-ups with AmDoc filmmakers, producers, and AmDoc across the U.S.
- Recognition as a sponsor in series' credits
We elevate bold and innovative documentaries for the public good. By supporting us, you also uplift:
- Artful, human-centered stories brought to American viewers on air through public television, online and in communities.
- Diverse independent storytellers: For POV’s 37th season, over half of our films are directed by women, two-thirds by filmmakers of color, and several titles are by and about people with disabilities.
- Educators, artists and community organizers with free resources for using documentary as a learning tool through POV Engage.
- Innovation in public media through initiatives like Otherly
Make a one-time or monthly gift to our annual fund to support the independent, change-making documentaries you love, and the passionate team that brings those documentaries to a public audience.
Interested in Sponsorship or Major Giving?
We’d love to connect with you. Contact Monica Ma at mma@pov.org to learn more about partnership opportunities and how your support can make a lasting impact.
American Documentary is a registered 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization (EIN: 13-3447752)