Firelight Media Inc
- Assets
- $15.0m
- Revenue
- $7.9m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 09/2000
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 11-3489379
Organization Overview
Firelight Media Inc is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2000. According to its NTEE Classification (R99) the organization is classified as: Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Firelight Media Inc employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Firelight Media Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 09/2023, Firelight Media Inc generated $7.9m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $7.4m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 12.8% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2023, Firelight Media Inc has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $512,200. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SEE PART III, LINE 1.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORTED BY CPB SINCE 2014, THE DOCUMENTARY LAB HAS BECOME THE EPICENTER OF FIRELIGHT MEDIA'S NETWORK OF PROGRAMS AND EVENTS SUPPORTING DIVERSE DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS, INCLUDING THE GROUNDWORK REGIONAL LAB, WHICH LAUNCHED IN 2017 WITH CPB FUNDING TO SUPPORT EARLY CAREER DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS LIVING AND WORKING IN UNDERREPRESENTED REGIONS OF THE U.S., AND THE FRONTLINE/FIRELIGHT FELLOWSHIP FOR INVESTIGATIVE DOCUMENTARY FILMMAKERS, WHICH BEGAN IN 2018 AND IS ALSO SUPPORTED BY CPB. FIRELIGHT MEDIA-SUPPORTED FILMMAKERS HAVE PRODUCED SHORT FILMS ON EMERGING ARTISTS OF COLOR FOR "IN THE MAKING", A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN FIRELIGHT MEDIA AND PBS AMERICAN MASTERS; AND "HINDSIGHT", A SERIES OF SHORT FILMS MADE IN 2020 BY BIPOC FILMMAKERS LIVING IN THE AMERICAN SOUTH AND PUERTO RICO, WHICH MARKED A FIRST-TIME PARTNERSHIP AMONG FIRELIGHT, THE CENTER FOR ASIAN AMERICAN MEDIA, REEL SOUTH, WORLD CHANNEL AND PUBLIC TELEVISION STATIONS. THE $4 MILLION FROM CPB REPRESENTS AN INCREASE OF 33% IN FUNDING. TOGETHER WITH $1.5 MILLION IN NEW FUNDING FROM PBS, THE GRANT WILL ALLOW FOR EXPANSION AND INTEGRATION OF FIRELIGHT MEDIA'S THREE KEY ARTISTS SUPPORT PROGRAMS: THE FIRELIGHT DOCUMENTARY LAB, FIRELIGHT MEDIA'S FLAGSHIP 18-MONTH MENTORING PROGRAM, WHICH SUPPORTS FILMMAKERS FROM A PROJECT'S CONCEPTION THROUGH ITS COMPLETION, WILL EXPAND THE NUMBER OF FILMMAKERS IN EACH COHORT. GROUNDWORK REGIONAL LAB WILL SERVE 40 EARLY CAREER FILMMAKERS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL STATIONS. DIGITAL SHORT FILMS WILL BE COMMISSIONED FROM DOCUMENTARY LAB AND GROUNDWORK FELLOWS OR ALUMNI AND OTHER REGIONAL BIPOC FILMMAKERS FOR THE PBS SYSTEM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Marcia Smith President | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $273,364 |
Anne Canty Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Tani Takagi Board Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Claire Aguilar Board Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Maurine Knighton Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Rashid Shabazz Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
After Spring Llc Production Awards | 9/29/23 | $172,500 |
Bdo Usa Llp Accounting Services | 9/29/23 | $133,588 |
Nuevo South Llc Production Awards | 9/29/23 | $132,761 |
Una Unlimited Llc Production Awards | 9/29/23 | $128,250 |
Loira Limbal Consulting | 9/29/23 | $120,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,145,370 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $5,255,254 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,400,624 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $400,000 |
| Investment income | $4,578 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $3,268 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $7,880,020 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $538,900 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $844,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $67,500 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $547,843 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $17,100 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,407,835 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $171,630 |
| Other employee benefits | $171,601 |
| Payroll taxes | $168,332 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $71,637 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $187,650 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $911,390 |
| Advertising and promotion | $97,047 |
| Office expenses | $48,862 |
| Information technology | $48,763 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $212,322 |
| Travel | $311,985 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $46,449 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,888 |
| Insurance | $32,399 |
| All other expenses | -$44,403 |
| Total functional expenses | $7,420,004 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $9,432,742 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $703,289 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $4,676,420 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $34,771 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $8,366 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $112,150 |
| Total assets | $14,967,738 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,071,851 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $926,591 |
| Total liabilities | $1,998,442 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $5,041,713 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $7,927,583 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $14,967,738 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Firelight Media Inc has awarded $512,200 in support to 21 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
CHIMPANZEE PRODUCTIONS INC PURPOSE: SPARK FUND | $30,000 |
STEVE MAING FILMS INC PURPOSE: SPARK FUND | $30,000 |
GOOD PICTURE INC PURPOSE: GREAVES RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | $27,000 |
INDIGO FILMS LLC PURPOSE: GREAVES RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | $27,000 |
NORTHWEST FILM FORUM PURPOSE: GREAVES RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT | $27,000 |
BULLY CREATIVE SHOP LLC PURPOSE: DOCUMENTARY LAB | $25,000 |