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 12/2022, First Light Foundation generated $134.2k in total revenue. All expenses for the organization totaled $168.4k during the year ending 12/2022.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
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:
Part 3
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 |
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Christopher Taylor Director | 1 | $0 | |
Harvey Locke Director | 1 | $0 | |
Vance Martin Director | 1 | $0 | |
Tim Mcflynn Director | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $134,000 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $185 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $134,185 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $0 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $0 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $140 |
Other expenses | $168,285 |
Total expenses | $168,425 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $139,515 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $139,515 |
Total liabilities | $0 |
Net assets or fund balances | $139,515 |