AI Summary
The First Light Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses on relationship-based funding, making grants by invitation only. It does not accept unsolicited proposals, so nonprofits interested in funding opportunities are encouraged to explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2024, the foundation paid a total of $220.5K in grants to a single grantee.
Mission Statement
First Light Foundation makes films about environmental issues that rely on public support since they lack sufficient commercial value to interest commercial film producers.
Cause Areas
1
Film and video
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
KINSHIP
Eldorado Springs, CO
$220.5K
100%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to First Light Foundation?
No. First Light Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does First Light Foundation give?
First Light Foundation primarily gives to organizations located in Colorado. 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 Light Foundation’s grants?
The largest share of grants from First Light Foundation fall in the $100 thousand to $250 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $221 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does First Light Foundation make each year?
In 2024, First Light Foundation awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $221 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did First Light Foundation fund recently?
In 2024, First Light Foundation awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include KINSHIP. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to First Light Foundation?
First Light Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.