The Green Light Project Inc
A non-partisan organization focused on countering extremism and educating communities about the dangers of extremism.
The Green Light Project Inc at a glance
In short: The Green Light Project Inc reported $29K in grants paid in 2023 (a total; its filing lists no individual grants). Source: 2023 IRS Form 990.
- Grants paid (2023)
- $29,430 — reported as a total on the IRS filing, without an itemized list
- -12.5% vs 2022
- Total assets
- $543,205
- -39.0% vs 2022
- Revenue (2023)
- $4,173,499
- -23.2% vs 2022
- Expenses (2023)
- $4,532,087
- -1.9% vs 2022
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2023 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2023; updated September 2026.
Who The Green Light Project Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2021) to $88K (2020). In 2023 it reported $29K in grants paid, as a total without an itemized list.
Hatched bars: grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Parallel Networks Alexandria, VA | Combat Extremism in Respective Communities | $88,384 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $543,205 | $4,173,499 | $4,532,087 | $29,430 | Total only | — |
| 2022 | $890,287 | $5,436,774 | $4,619,389 | $33,638 | Total only | $4,916 |
| 2021 | $658,532 | $3,668,086 | $4,781,306 | $19,869 | Total only | $2,005 |
| 2020 | $811,381 | $2,374,043 | $5,286,302 | $88,384 | 1 | $9,068 |
"Total only": grants paid as reported on the IRS filing, which lists no individual grants for that year.
About The Green Light Project Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Green Light Project Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2023. As of 2023, the organization holds $543K in total assets. In 2023, it reported $29K in grants paid as a total on its IRS filing, without an itemized list.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Green Light Project Inc's 2023 filing lists 8 officers; 6 of 8 officers listed in 2023 are compensated.
Officers on the 2023 filing
Robert Benton
Secretary & Director of Administrator
Secretary → Secretary & Director of Administrator, 2023
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
$240K (2020) → $207K (2023)
Mark Wallace Chief
Executive Officer & Director
On filings since 2021
20 hrs/week
$250K (2021) → $213K (2023)
Brian Stack
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Michael Neifach
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Hans-Jakob Schindler Dir Of Int'l
Political Policy & Securit
Political Policy & Security Analysis → Political Policy & Securit, 2023
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$394K (2020) → $394K (2023)
Lara Pham
Deputy Director
On filings since 2020
33 hrs/week
$239K (2020) → $176K (2023)
David Ibsen Executive Dir-
Ector & Secretary
New on the 2023 filing
32.5 hrs/week
$167K (2023)
Maria Juncal Fernandez-Garauzabal
Development & Program Manager
New on the 2023 filing
40 hrs/week
$111K (2023)
Former officers (4)
- Former: David Ibsen (2020–2022) — Executive Director
- Former: Gloribel Bueno (2022) — Senior Financial & Operations Specialist
- Former: Hans-Jakob Schindler (2021) — Senior Director
- Former: Mark Wallace (2020) — Chief Executive Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2023. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2023 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2023 filing was $394K, to Hans-Jakob Schindler Director Intl (Political Policy & Securit). 6 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about The Green Light Project Inc
How much does The Green Light Project Inc give each year?
The Green Light Project Inc reported $29K in grants paid in 2023 on its 2023 IRS Form 990, as a total without an itemized list of grants. In 2022 it reported $34K in grants paid.
How large is The Green Light Project Inc?
The Green Light Project Inc reported $543K in total assets on its 2023 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $4.2M.
What is The Green Light Project Inc?
The Green Light Project Inc is a public charity focused on Education, based in New York, NY. It holds $543K in total assets as of 2023.
Where does The Green Light Project Inc operate?
The Green Light Project Inc has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is The Green Light Project Inc's EIN?
The Green Light Project Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 46-4631639. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2023.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 15, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 15, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 21, 2024)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2023
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