Skylight Engagement Inc

EIN: 465530678 501(c)(3) Civil Rights & Advocacy

Brooklyn, NY

Total Revenue
$325,535
Total Expenses
$488,924
Total Assets
$193,664
Net Assets
$102,134
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2013
Legal Domicile
NY
Principal Officer
Paco De Onis
Phone
9173630429
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

Skylight Engagement Inc, founded in 2013, is a small nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $326K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 35% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $489K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 50% operating deficit.

Mission

We strengthen social justice movements through cinematic storytelling and catalyze collaborative networks of artists and activists.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $172,849

Labs - Skylight merges the art of filmmaking with the world of social justice advocacy and grassroots activism, constructing a human rights media ecosystem through long-term engagement and...

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Labs - Skylight merges the art of filmmaking with the world of social justice advocacy and grassroots activism, constructing a human rights media ecosystem through long-term engagement and collaboration with movement actors.

Program 2
Expenses: $155,963

Media - Production of documentary films on issues of human rights and the quest for justice.

Program 3
Expenses: $77,683

Outreach - Media to catalyze change. Includes the following projects: VIVX (Virtual International Volunteers Exchange) an international program designed to create networks of human rights and land...

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Outreach - Media to catalyze change. Includes the following projects: VIVX (Virtual International Volunteers Exchange) an international program designed to create networks of human rights and land defenders under threat and connect them with filmmakers to raise their profiles through positive narratives for change.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $247,795
Program Service Revenue $12,624
Investment Income $1,618
Other Revenue $63,498
TOTAL REVENUE $325,535

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $154,403
Fundraising Expenses $16,577
Program Expenses $406,495
Other Expenses $334,521
TOTAL EXPENSES $488,924

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $325,535 $497,627 -0.3%
Expenses $488,924 $626,152 -0.2%
Net Income $-163,389 $-128,525 +0.3%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
7
Employees
2
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
3
$51,391
Total Directors
8
$51,391
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Paco De Onis Executive Dir. 50.00
Officer Director
$51,391 $0 $51,391
Eduardo Gonzlez Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Wendy Levy Chairman 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Sue Gunawardena-Vaughn Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Ken Grossinger Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Irma Alicia Velsquez Nimatuj Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Jason Schwartz Coffey Treasurer 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Jennifer Trone Director 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $325,535 $488,924 $193,664 $-163,389
2024 $497,627 $626,152 $328,947 $-128,525
2023 $437,299 $566,165 $447,377 $-128,866
2022 $559,936 $541,112 $586,979 $18,824
2021 $377,839 $455,475 $530,366 $-77,636
2020 $497,045 $561,269 $606,603 $-64,224
2019 $781,223 $552,708 $674,652 $228,515
2019 $775,831 $547,043 $674,924 $228,788
2018 $978,869 $870,950 $422,107 $107,919
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