2024-11-15T16:15:07-06:00 2023-12-31 770534410 COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT 720 University Ave 110 Los Gatos CA 95032 990 2023-01-01 800951255 First Look Institute Inc FIRS 9174776500 720 University Ave Suite 110 Los Gatos CA 95032 Michael Bloom President 9173044210 2024-11-15 1 0 Dane V Harris P01431614 4083583316 2023 2024-10-15 13:58:12Z X Michael Bloom 720 University Ave Suite 110 Los Gatos CA 95032 9121226 0 X www.firstlookinstitute.org X 2013 DE See Schedule O. X 3 1 51 0 0 0 35004347 9120888 2206513 0 -555738 -206241 43899 41 36699021 8914688 431500 26097191 0 0 15440125 439493 60000 0 0 9625316 423143 25556941 26959827 11142080 -18045139 20286909 9754402 4779751 12126902 15507158 -2372500 X First Look Institute supports fearless investigative journalism, innovative and cinematic nonfiction filmmaking, and press freedom initiatives to protect the right to a free and open society and press. 0 1 14770250 14770250 6249888 Intercept is an independent news organization delivering unflinching investigative journalism that unearths injustices and holds the powerful accountable. Beholden only to the public, never to corporate influence, The Intercept is committed to defending its First Amendment right to report information that the public deserves to know. Its in-depth investigations focus on politics, war, surveillance, corruption, criminal justice, the environment, immigration, the media, technology and more. Intercept gives its journalists the editorial freedom and legal support they need to expose corruption and injustice where they find it. 9372941 9372941 2871000 Prioritizing artistic approach, creative innovation, and integrated mentorship, Field of Vision commissions and produces nonfiction films that empower filmmakers to tell the vital stories of our world. By exploring contemporary global issues through a cinematic lens, creators are able to push boundaries, perspectives, and narratives in storytelling. With comprehensive multidisciplinary support for filmmakers, journalists, and artists, Field of Vision advocates for greater equity, inclusion, and sustainability, with an unwavering commitment to supporting filmmakers and their development.FOV's work includes individual short and feature-length films, episodic series, thematic approaches to a single topic by multiple filmmakers, deep-dive investigations pairing filmmakers with journalists, rapid-response assignments, and collaborations with artists across mediums. FOV's commitment to short-form documentary films allows filmmakers to respond quickly, take creative risks, explore new ways of storytelling, and make new films with a faster production cycle. FOVs films are distributed through a variety of outlets, including news organizations, film festivals, online platforms, broadcast, streaming and cable. Through fellowships and production support and agreements, FOV provides filmmakers the necessary support and resources to create their films. 1954000 1954000 0 The Press Freedom Defense Fund gives direct financial support to news organizations, reporters, and whistleblowers to pay for legal expenses, along with providing technical assistance and professional guidance, so information that is critical to our democracy can be brought to light without fear of retribution. Through grants (often paid directly to expert legal counsel who agree to provide representation at reduced/capped fees) and educational outreach to support established and non-traditional journalists and news organizations, the Fund opposes official actions that restrict press freedoms and seek source information or journalistic materials. 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NewCoNews Inc 15 West 38th Street 636 New York NY 10818 921198452 501(c)3 14770250 0 General support for the Grantee's Operations. The Association of the Bar of the City Of NY Fund (dba The Vance Center) 42 West 44th Street New York NY 10036 136003018 501(c)3 957000 0 General support for the Grantee's Operations. University of Maryland College Park Foundation 4603 Calvert Road College Park MD 20740 522197313 501(c)3 997000 0 General support for the Grantee's Operations. 4 4 Part I, Line 2: Grantmaking is closely managed by managers of the grantmaking programs, as well as by FLI's legal and finance departments. For grants made to support legal defense of news organizations, journalists or whistleblowers, payments are made based upon written grant agreements setting forth grantee/attorney obligations to expend the funds solely for the approved charitable purposes, submit narrative reports in addition to detailed invoices, and provide information for the promotion of the educational purposes of FLI. First Look Entertainment Inc Affiliated entity Working capital X 2529471 2025218 0 1 1 2025218 Sch L Part II, Loans to and From Interested Persons: $504,253 of the loan was paid off, plus $0 of interest at 0% during 2023. Grants paid and payable to Field of Vision, Inc. | Grant period: January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2024 2023-12-31 9000000 Fixed determined amount (cash) 921016391 Field of Vision Inc PO Box 1567 New York NY 10276 Grants paid and payable to NewCoNews, Inc. | Grant period: January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025 2023-12-31 14400000 Fixed determined amount (cash) 921198452 NewCoNews Inc 15 West 38th Street 636 New York NY 10818 501(c)(3) 1 1 0 0 Part II, Line 2e: Person(s) Involved: 1) Jeremy Scahill2) David Bralow3) James Risen4) Roger Hodge5) Ryan Grim6) Peter Maass7) Vanessa Gezari8) Michael Sherrard9) Patricia Christen10) Charlotte Cook Part II, Line 2e: Explanation of Involvement: 1) Producer2) Secretary/Sr. VP, Law3) Senior National Security Correspondent4) Deputy Editor5) Washington Bureau Chief6) Senior Editor7) National Security Editor8) Chief Digital Officer9) Board Member for The Intercept10) Co Creator & Executive Producer Schedule N. Part II, Line 1 and 2 First Look Institute, Inc. will act as fiscal sponsor for Field of Vision, Inc. and NewCoNews, Inc. until either party gives notice to terminate the sponsorship agreement. Form 990, Part I, Line 1, Description of Organization Mission: FLI is a media organization that seeks to increase public awareness of the forces shaping society, promote a free press, and hold the powerful to account. Form 990, Part III, line 3 In 2023 First Look Institute spun off its three main program services to outside organizations. The intention is for these programs to continue with their respective missions within their new organizations. First Look Institute will continue to support these endeavors by providing grant and logistical support until the programs are fully integrated into their new organizations. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 The organization's members are its directors and The Pierre M. Omidyar Trust. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a Members have the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b Submitted to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors for review and approval of the final draft. All directors receive final draft prior to filing. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c The conflict of interest policy is designed to foster public confidence in the integrity of First Look Institute, Inc. (FLI), and to protect FLI's interests when it is contemplating entering a transaction that might benefit the private interest of a director, a corporate officer, a key employee, a person with substantial influence over FLI, or other disqualified person. Directors, officers, and key employees are required to comply with FLI's conflict of interest policy and disclose any conflicts of interest on an annual basis. The Audit Committee of the Board of Directors periodically reviews and monitors any such reported conflicts and affiliated party transactions with FLI and makes recommendations relating thereto to the Board. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15b Compensation for key employees and officers is determined through the use of a compensation analysis including the use of comparable data, and approval by the Board. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 Governing documents, policies and financial statements will be made available to the public upon request. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 13: Whistleblower Policy First Look Institute works has a Whistleblower Policy applicable to all employees in compliance with all relevant laws, and posts the means by which parties can anonymously report their concerns in common areas. Form 990, Part XI, line 9: Prior period adjustment 165,786. 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