EIN 86-1433162

Floodlight

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
2021
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Floodlight investigates individuals and corporations that hinder climate action and collaborates with local and nonprofit publications. Its 21 climate reporting collaborations have garnered at least 1.75 million views. Floodlight is located in Washington, DC.
Total revenues
$1,646,632
2023
Total expenses
$1,342,673
2023
Total assets
$1,290,698
2023
Num. employees
0
2023

Program areas at Floodlight

In 2023, Floodlight continued collaborations with numerous news organizations, including national outlets such as The Guardian, NPR, and Grist, as well as local partners like the Los Angeles Times, Orlando Sentinel, Texas Tribune, and Louisiana Illuminator. Floodlight's investigative and accountability-focused news stories contributed to a cumulative viewership of over 4 million since the organization's initial launch. Notably, Floodlight's reporting led to significant policy changes and corporate accountability. For instance, following their collaboration with the Los Angeles Times, port authorities implemented pollution fees for natural gas trucks. Additionally, their investigative work with NPR, which exposed unethical practices by power company consultants, resulted in the resignation of two power company CEOs and was recognized as a finalist for Harvard University's prestigious Goldsmith Prize for Investigative Reporting.

Who funds Floodlight

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Sequoia Climate FoundationTo Provide General Operating Support$500,000
Rockefeller Philanthropy Advisors (RPA)General$450,000
Heising Simons FoundationFor General Support$300,000
...and 10 more grants received

Personnel at Floodlight

NameTitleCompensation
Emily HoldenPresident and Chief Executive Officer$165,000
John DineenEditor in Chief$147,822
Lee PedinoffBoard Member
Alexander KaufmanTreasurer$0

Financials for Floodlight

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,640,775
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$5,857
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,646,632

Form 990s for Floodlight

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-09-18990View PDF
2022-122023-11-15990View PDF
2021-122022-08-23990View PDF

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Data update history
November 13, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
October 23, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from American Endowment Foundation
June 15, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 3 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 4 new grant, including a grant for $100,000 from Heising Simons Foundation
January 19, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
National levelTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
712 H St Ne Suite 1371
Washington, DC 20002
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
County
District of Columbia, DC
Website URL
floodlightnews.org/ 
Phone
(202) 656-1358
IRS details
EIN
86-1433162
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2021
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A33: Printing, Publishing
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0286245
FTB Entity ID
5011761
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2024-12-18
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