Skylight Engagement Inc is located in Brooklyn, NY. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (R60) the organization is classified as: Civil Liberties, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. As of 07/2021, Skylight Engagement Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Skylight Engagement 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 07/2021, Skylight Engagement Inc generated $377.8k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $455.5k during the year ending 07/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (3.5%) per year over the past 6 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
WE STRENGTHEN SOCIAL JUSTICE MOVEMENTS THROUGH CINEMATIC STORYTELLING AND CATALYZE COLLABORATIVE NETWORKS OF ARTISTS AND ACTIVISTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MEDIA - PRODUCTION OF DOCUMENTARY FILMS ON ISSUES OF HUMAN RIGHTS AND THE QUEST FOR JUSTICE.
LABS - SKYLIGHT MERGES THE ART OF FILMMAKING WITH THE WORLD OF SOCIAL JUSTICE ADVOCACY AND GRASSROOTS ACTIVISM, CONSTRUCTING A HUMAN RIGHTS MEDIA ECOSYSTEM THROUGH LONG-TERM ENGAGEMENT AND COLLABORATION WITH MOVEMENT ACTORS.
OUTREACH - MEDIA TO CATALYZE CHANGE. INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING PROJECTS: MOVEMENT AGAINST IMPUNITY IN GUATEMALA; CAMPAIGN FOR WOMEN'S ECONOMIC EMPOWERMENT IN LATIN AMERICA
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Paco DE Onis Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $75,969 |
Wendy Levy Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Schwartz Coffey Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Trone Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ken Grossinger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alex Wilde Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $319,211 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $319,211 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $17,900 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $377,839 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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 | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $75,970 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $7,597 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $88,480 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $13,407 |
Payroll taxes | $11,583 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $78,961 |
Advertising and promotion | $21,058 |
Office expenses | $7,677 |
Information technology | $13,589 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $5,203 |
Travel | $12,513 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,445 |
Insurance | $175 |
All other expenses | $165 |
Total functional expenses | $455,475 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $519,428 |
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 | $3,731 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,869 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $3,338 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $530,366 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,977 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $26,977 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $479,274 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $24,115 |
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 | $530,366 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Skylight Engagement Inc has recieved totaling $325,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: PROJECT SUPPORT FOR CONSOLIDATING THE VIVX PROGRAM, A MUTUAL SUPPORT NETWORK TO PROMOTE THE SOCIAL PROTECTION OF DEFENDERS AND ACTIVIST FILMMAKERS THROUGH THEIR STORIES, AND FOR CORE SUPPORT FOR INSTITUTIONAL STRENGTHENING | $200,000 |
Ford Foundation New York, NY PURPOSE: FOR THE PRODUCTION OF "BORDERLAND," A DOCUMENTARY EXAMINING THE IMMIGRATION CRISIS ALONG THE SOUTHERN BORDER OF THE UNITED STATES THROUGH THE ACTIVITIES OF PEOPLE MOBILIZING TO ADDRESS THOSE ISSUES | $75,000 |
Lois & Irving Blum Foundation Inc Baltimore, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Crosscurrents Foundation Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Anti-Defamation League New York, NY | $81,459,528 | $101,058,936 |
New York Civil Liberties Union Foundation New York, NY | $46,676,983 | $13,573,500 |
Center For Constitutional Rights Inc New York, NY | $41,124,158 | $13,327,325 |
Human Rights Foundation Inc New York, NY | $22,212,219 | $22,408,926 |
Aclu Foundation Of Massachusetts Inc Boston, MA | $25,972,208 | $5,947,455 |
American Civil Liberties Foundation Of Pennsylvania Inc Philadelphia, PA | $9,232,042 | $4,773,653 |
American Civil Liberties Union Foundation Of Massachusetts Boston, MA | $9,320,391 | $5,089,981 |
Equal Justice Usa Inc Brooklyn, NY | $9,056,649 | $3,782,041 |
American Civil Liberties Union New York, NY | $23,701,662 | $5,522,447 |
Laurel House Inc Stamford, CT | $1,051,841 | $2,377,839 |
American Civil Liberties Union Newark, NJ | $5,973,919 | $1,889,249 |
Freedoms Foundation At Valley Forge Valley Forge, PA | $16,030,512 | $2,192,144 |