Last Whispers Inc is located in Los Angeles, CA. The organization was established in 2016. According to its NTEE Classification (A70) the organization is classified as: Humanities, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Last Whispers 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 12/2023, Last Whispers Inc generated $207.6k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $310.3k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 79.4% per year over the past 7 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
LAST WHISPERS, INC. HAS BEEN FORMED TO BRING AWARENESS TO THE EXTINCTION OF LINGUISTIC DIVERSITY AROUND THE WORLD AND HELP PROVIDE SUPPORT TO LANGUAGE ARCHIVES, MUSEUMS AND UNIVERSITIES IN THEIR EFFORT TO MAINTAIN THE HISTORY OF LANGUAGES. LAST WHISPERS, INC. IS HOPING TO ACHIEVE THEIR PURPOSE BY UTILIZING AUDIO AND VISUAL COMPILATIONS BY NUMEROUS AWARD WINNING COMPOSERS. THESE COMPILATIONS WILL BE PRESENTED IN MUSEUMS AND LANGUAGE ARCHIVES AND UNIVERSITIES. THE HOPE IS THAT THE COMPILATIONS WILL HELP EDUCATE AND MAKE THE PUBLIC AWARE OF THE ENORMITY OF DISAPPEARING LANGUAGES. LAST WHISPERS, INC. WANTS THE WORLD TO HEAR AND FEEL THE LOSS OF KNOWLEDGE AND ORIGINS OF 85-90% OF LANGUAGES ONCE SPOKEN IN EVERYDAY LIFE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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LAST WHISPERS IS A MULTIMEDIA, AUDIO VIDEO INSTALLATION, A PUBLIC PLATFORM AND A VIRTUAL REALITY (VR). THE PROJECT IS AN ECOSYSTEM THAT EXPLORES THE GLOBAL MASS EXTINCTION OF LANGUAGES. IT PREMIERED AT THE BRITISH MUSEUM IN LONDON IN 2016, AND HAS TRAVELED TO SWITZERLAND, GERMANY, MEXICO, FRANCE, BRAZIL, CANADA, AND THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. LAST WHISPERS VIRTUAL REALITY PREMIERED AT THE SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL, AND GARNERED ACCLAIM AND PRIZES AT OVER TWENTY MAJOR VR FESTIVALS AROUND THE WORLD. LAST WHISPERS 45 MIN IMMERSIVE INSTALLATION WAS SHOWN AT MAJOR CONCERT HALLS AND THEATERS LIKE THE KENNEDY CENTER IN WASHINGTON DC, AND AT THE OPERA HOUSE IN PARIS LE THTRE DU CHTELET, AND ALSO AT LE THTRE DE LA VILLE, FRANCE. UNESCO HAS LISTED IT AS ONE OF THE MAJOR PROGRAMMING EVENTS IN 2019. THE NEW YORK TIMES, LE MONDE AND MAJOR MEDIA VENUES WERE PART OF THE MAJOR WORLDWIDE DISCOURSE ABOUT LANGUAGE EXTINCTION. MORE ON WWW.LASTWHISPERS.ORG
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Lena Herzog Pres/treas/dire | Trustee | 20 | $0 |
Margaret Morris Director | Trustee | 5 | $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 | $207,600 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $207,600 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $207,600 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $100 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $883 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $839 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $1,690 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $866 |
Total functional expenses | $310,333 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $49,847 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,130 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $53,977 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $53,977 |
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 | $53,977 |