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.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.8M
-81.7% YoY
Revenue
$1.5M
-82.6% YoY
Net Investment Income
$-3,063
-98.5% YoY
Expenses
$721K
-97.3% YoY
About First Look Institute Inc
Based on IRS filings
First Look Institute Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in LOS GATOS, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.8M in total assets.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
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Grant Distribution by State
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Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $1,787,735 | $9,754,402 | $20,286,909 |
| Revenue | $1,546,937 | $8,914,688 | $36,699,021 |
| Expenses | $720,550 | $26,959,827 | $25,556,941 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $-3,063 | $-206,241 | $-555,738 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
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Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
39 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffrey Alvord | Director/Chair | — | — |
| Patricia L Christen | Director | 0.11 | — |
| Michael Bloom | Director/President/CEO | 40 | — |
| Ian Stratford | Secretary | 40 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is First Look Institute Inc?
First Look Institute Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in LOS GATOS, CA. It holds $1.8M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is First Look Institute Inc?
As of 2024, First Look Institute Inc holds $1.8M in total assets with $1.5M in annual revenue.
Where does First Look Institute Inc operate?
First Look Institute Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, California, District of Columbia, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Maryland, Montana, New York, Ohio, Virginia, Washington.
What is First Look Institute Inc's EIN?
First Look Institute Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 80-0951255. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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