The Magic Lantern Corporation
The Magic Lantern Corporation is a private foundation, based in Nevada City, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $232K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $12K.
The Magic Lantern Corporation at a glance
In short: The Magic Lantern Corporation gave $12K across 5 grants in 2024 (avg $2K), mostly in California. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $11,529
- +130.6% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 5
- +25.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $2,306
- +84.5% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $231,701
- -21.1% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- California (74% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who The Magic Lantern Corporation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Nevada Theatre ($7K).
Organizations only. It also paid 4 grants to individuals ($5,000), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
29 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 29 grants of 29 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 5 itemized grants.
Cities
How The Magic Lantern Corporation gives
- Giving grew 188% from 2021 to 2024. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $4K (2021) to $15K (2020). In 2024 it made 5 grants totaling $12K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Nevada Theatre Nevada City, CA | Theater Equipment Donation | $6,529 |
| 4 grants to individuals Recipients not named | — | $5,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $231,701 | $309,464 | $369,326 | $11,529 | 5 | $240,504 |
| 2023 | $293,590 | $648,673 | $372,108 | $5,000 | 4 | $247,259 |
| 2022 | $14,998 | $303,379 | $301,877 | $5,500 | 5 | $166,988 |
| 2021 | $16,393 | $264,813 | $276,467 | $4,000 | 3 | $131,130 |
| 2020 | $25,150 | $320,510 | $318,398 | $14,748 | 12 | — |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Magic Lantern Corporation is led by Jeffrey L. Clark, President on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jeffrey L. Clark
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrea Good
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Brian Thalken
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dan Elkan
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Joseph Clark
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Cassano
Director
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jesse Locks
Vice President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
$70K (2021) → $60K (2024)
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $60K, to Jesse Locks (Vice President).
Frequently asked questions about The Magic Lantern Corporation
How much does The Magic Lantern Corporation give each year?
The Magic Lantern Corporation gave $12K across 5 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $5K across 4 grants.
What is The Magic Lantern Corporation's typical grant size?
The Magic Lantern Corporation's median grant in 2024 was $1,000, and its average grant was $2,306, across 5 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does The Magic Lantern Corporation give grants?
The Magic Lantern Corporation gives mostly in California: 74% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there.
Does The Magic Lantern Corporation give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 5 grants with a stated purpose on The Magic Lantern Corporation's 2024 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Festival Award" (4 grants).
How large is The Magic Lantern Corporation?
The Magic Lantern Corporation reported $232K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Its revenue that year was $309K.
What is The Magic Lantern Corporation's EIN?
The Magic Lantern Corporation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-5266274. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work The Magic Lantern Corporation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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