First Light Foundation is located in Aspen, CO. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (A31) the organization is classified as: Film & Video, 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. First Light Foundation 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, First Light Foundation generated $206.0k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $121.4k during the year ending 12/2021.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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FIRST LIGHT FOUNDATION MAKES FILMS ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES THAT RELY ON PUBLIC SUPPORT SINCE THEY LACK SUFFICIENT COMMERCIAL VALUE TO INTEREST COMMERCIAL FILM PRODUCERS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FIRST LIGHT FILMS MAKES FILMS ABOUT ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES THAT RELY ON PUBLIC SUPPORT SINCE THEY LACK SUFFICIENT COMMERCIAL VALUE TO INTEREST COMMERCIAL FILM PRODUCERS. THE CURRENT FILM PROJECT IS ABOUT WILDLIFE CORRIDORS.
GLOBAL BIODIVERSITY NARRATIVE PROJECT: A CONFERENCE OF GLOBAL LEADERS CONVENED TO CRAFT A MESSAGE REGARDING SAVING THE BIODIVERSITY OF LIFE ON EARTH THAT SPEAKS TO A WIDE AUDIENCE RATHER THAN PRIMARILY TO SCIENTISTS AND POLICY EXPERTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Tim Mcflynn Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Steve Kropf Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Christopher Taylor Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Harvey Locke Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Vance Martin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
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 | $205,962 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $205,962 |
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 | $205,962 |
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. | $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 | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,950 |
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 | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $121,445 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $173,755 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $173,755 |
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 | $173,755 |
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 | $173,755 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that First Light Foundation has recieved totaling $5,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Alpenglow Foundation Aspen, CO PURPOSE: GENERAL CHARITABLE | $5,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Sundance Institute Park City, UT | $74,490,160 | $34,020,589 |
Utah Film Center Dba Salt Lake City Film Center And Salt Lake City, UT | $1,781,508 | $12,427,542 |
Denver Film Society Denver, CO | $6,290,758 | $7,875,094 |
Film Streams Inc Omaha, NE | $13,258,017 | $2,389,769 |
Salt Lake Film Society Salt Lake City, UT | $2,555,876 | $2,980,758 |
Loft Cinema Inc Tucson, AZ | $3,516,598 | $1,822,149 |
Mountainfilm Ltd 01-01-94 Telluride, CO | $5,204,097 | $2,315,896 |
Sedona International Film Festival & Workshop Sedona, AZ | $2,535,911 | $2,139,457 |
International Alliance Theatrical Stage Employees & Moving Picture Lincoln, NE | $166,690 | $1,553,956 |
Trash Mountain Project Inc Topeka, KS | $370,036 | $1,335,666 |
Aspenfilm Aspen, CO | $928,542 | $1,427,688 |
Bountiful Childrens Foundation Spanish Fork, UT | $809,292 | $1,090,238 |