Skylight Engagement Inc
- Assets
- $530.4k
- Revenue
- $377.8k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 2
- Location
- Brooklyn, NY
- Founding
- 11/2014
- Data as of
- 07/2021
- EIN
- 46-5530678
Organization Overview
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
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Paco DE Onis Executive Dir. | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $75,969 |
Wendy Levy Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jason Schwartz Coffey Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alex Wilde Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ken Grossinger Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Irma Alicia Velsquez Nimatuj Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Skylight Engagement Inc has recieved totaling $325,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
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 |
Peer Organizations
| 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 |