Become a Donor
AmDoc is the nonprofit behind your favorite nonfiction programming. Based in Brooklyn, our small-but-mighty team is committed to supporting independent artists and making authentic, diverse stories accessible to all.
To give via check or wire transfer, reach out to development@pov.org
Join the AmDoc Story Heroes Club
When you give at one of the levels below, you become a part of the Story Heroes Club—a community of supporters who believe in the power of independent documentary. As a member, you’ll receive exclusive invitations to AmDoc events and conversations, all while helping sustain public media, amplify underrepresented voices, and bring powerful, untold stories to the places they matter most.
Giving Levels
Friend – $15+ per month ($180+ / year)
- Invitation to exclusive virtual conversations with AmDoc filmmakers and producers
- Priority access and special discounts to screenings and events across the U.S.
- A donor-exclusive newsletter featuring insights from filmmakers and behind-the-scenes content
Storyteller – $1,000+ / year
- All Friend level benefits
- 2 complimentary tickets to our annual AmDoc Gala in New York City (November)
- Recognition in AmDoc’s Annual Report and Digital Journal
- A limited-edition AmDoc swag package
Your Support Makes a Difference
Viewer support and foundation grants power American Documentary’s work. Every donation makes a difference! By donating, you are helping us champion:
- Diverse, independent storytellers: In POV’s 37th season, over 50% of films were directed by women, two-thirds by filmmakers of color, and several by and about people with disabilities.
- The AmDoc Community Network: A free digital film-lending library that reaches over 14,000 community partners nationwide.
- More than 150 screenings & events each year in local communities across the country.
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 Making a Major Gift?
We’d love to connect with you! Reach out to Monica Ma at mma@pov.org to explore ways to give, 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)