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.
Viewer support and foundation grants power American Documentary’s work. Every donation makes a difference!
Join the AmDoc Story Heros Club
By contributing at one of the levels below, you’ll join the Story Heroes club. 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)