Green Light Project Inc
- Assets
- $658.5k
- Revenue
- $3.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 06/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 46-4631639
Organization Overview
Green Light Project Inc, operating under the name Counter Extremism Project, is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Counter Extremism Project employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Counter Extremism Project 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 12/2021, Counter Extremism Project generated $3.7m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (8.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.8m during the year ending 12/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (4.6%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
THE GREEN LIGHT PROJECT, INC. IS A NON-PARTISAN ORGANIZATION FOCUSED ON COUNTERING EXTREMISM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COUNTER SUPPORT FOR EXTREMIST GROUPS AND EXTREMIST IDEOLOGY BY PRESSURING THEIR FINANCIAL SUPPORT NETWORKS, BUILDING A BEST-IN-CLASS CLEARINGHOUSE AND DATABASE OF EXTREMIST GROUPS AND THEIR SUPPORTERS, COUNTERING THE NARRATIVE OF EXTREMISTS AND THEIR ONLINE RECRUITMENT, AND ADVOCATING FOR STRONG LAWS, POLICIES AND REGULATIONS INCLUDING EXPOSING AND DEGRADING THE FINANCING AND OTHER ECONOMIC SUPPORT OF GLOBAL EXTREMIST ORGANIZATIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Hans-Jakob Schindler Senior Director | 40 | $394,340 | |
David Ibsen Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 32.5 | $256,316 |
Mark Wallace Chief Executive Officer & Director | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $250,000 |
Robert Benton Secretary | Officer | 20 | $249,999 |
Lara Pham Deputy Director | 33 | $223,204 | |
Michael Neifach Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Plus Communications Llc Public Relations | 12/30/21 | $283,250 |
Red Flag Consulting Ltd Marketing/research | 12/30/21 | $257,142 |
Frances Fragos Townsend Strategic & Policy Analysis | 12/30/21 | $200,000 |
The Brick Factory Website Hosting | 12/30/21 | $172,500 |
Joseph Lieberman Strategic Consulting & Advisory | 12/30/21 | $120,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $52,129 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $3,613,952 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $3,666,081 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2,005 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| 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 | $3,668,086 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $19,869 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $752,835 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $54,734 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $878,775 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $58,127 |
| Payroll taxes | $84,303 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $321,913 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $24,555 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $2,003,473 |
| Advertising and promotion | $38,000 |
| Office expenses | $140,249 |
| Information technology | $179,423 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $155,987 |
| Travel | $24,894 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $429 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $56,280 |
| Insurance | $42,194 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,781,306 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $489,988 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| 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 | $27,735 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $123,738 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $17,071 |
| Total assets | $658,532 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $750,490 |
| 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 | $240,179 |
| Total liabilities | $990,669 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$332,137 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | $658,532 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Green Light Project Inc has awarded $499,001 in support to 4 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
New York, NY PURPOSE: COMBAT EXTREMISM IN RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES | $275,000 |
Fairfax, VA PURPOSE: COMBAT EXTREMISM IN RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES | $120,000 |
ASYMMETRICA INC PURPOSE: COMBAT EXTREMISM IN RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES | $60,000 |
Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: COMBAT EXTREMISM IN RESPECTIVE COMMUNITIES | $44,001 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Green Light Project Inc has recieved totaling $3,612,159.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Donors Trust Inc Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: for general operations | $3,150,000 |
Counter Extremism Project United Inc New York, NY PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT TO CARRY OUT EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE PURPOSES. | $462,159 |
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