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First Look Institute Inc (f/k/a First Look Media Works)

First Look Institute Inc (f/k/a First Look Media Works)

New York, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
80-0951255
Regional Funder
Logo for "First Look Institute Inc (f/k/a First Look Media Works)"

First Look Institute Inc (f/k/a First Look Media Works)

New York, NY, US
501(c)3
EIN
80-0951255
Regional Funder

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Est.

2013

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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First Look Institute Inc, a 501(c)(3) organization, is a grantmaking entity that paid a total of $26.1 million in grants to 32 grantees in 2023. The organization operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

FLI is media organization that seeks to increase public awareness of the forces shaping society, promote a free press, and hold the powerful to account.
Total Funding Given

$26.1M

2023
Grantees funded
32
Multi-year grantees
34%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

4

Median 1st year grant
$26.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$74K
P
Patricia L Christen
Board Member
M
Michael Bloom
Board Member
I
Ian Stratford
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to First Look Institute Inc (f/k/a First Look Media Works)?
No. First Look Institute Inc (f/k/a First Look Media Works) does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does First Look Institute Inc (f/k/a First Look Media Works) give?
First Look Institute Inc (f/k/a First Look Media Works) primarily gives to organizations located in New York, Georgia, and Maryland. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are First Look Institute Inc (f/k/a First Look Media Works)’s grants?
The largest share of grants from First Look Institute Inc (f/k/a First Look Media Works) fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $26 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does First Look Institute Inc (f/k/a First Look Media Works) make each year?
In 2023, First Look Institute Inc (f/k/a First Look Media Works) awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $26.1 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did First Look Institute Inc (f/k/a First Look Media Works) fund recently?
In 2024, First Look Institute Inc (f/k/a First Look Media Works) awarded grants to about 30 grantees. Recent grantees include THE INTERCEPT MEDIA INC, FREEDOM OF THE PRESS FOUNDATION, and ASSOCIATION OF THE BAR OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK FUND INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to First Look Institute Inc (f/k/a First Look Media Works)?
First Look Institute Inc (f/k/a First Look Media Works) does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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