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Lost Light Projects Inc DBA Inside Climate News

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 56-2451141

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Aug 14, 2023

Organization ProfileWWW.INSIDECLIMATENEWS.ORG
26 Court Street 1617Brooklyn, NY 11242

(718) 304-5066

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

44th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 44% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

38th percentile

0.04x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

45th percentile

4.2%

Higher net margin than 45% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

92nd percentile

$224,309

Higher top officer pay than 92% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.4% of source-year revenue.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2022

Asset Growth

64th percentile

8.1%

Faster asset growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

25th percentile

-12%

Faster revenue growth than 25% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets44th percentile

Assets

Up

$2,812,133

Up $210,612 (+8.1%) from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$2,695,993

Up $128,700 (+5.0%) from 2021

Liabilities

Up

$116,140

Up $81,912 (+239%) from 2021

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue38th percentileNet Margin45th percentile

Revenue

Down

$3,031,154

Down $420,531 (-12%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$2,902,454

Up $537,773 (+23%) from 2021

Net Income

Down

$128,700

Down $958,304 (-88%) from 2021

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth64th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0Assets 2013: $32,927Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $32,9272013Assets 2014: $641,647Liabilities 2014: $47,223Net Assets 2014: $594,4242014Assets 2015: $681,449Liabilities 2015: $23,772Net Assets 2015: $657,6772015Assets 2016: $2,558,311Liabilities 2016: $25,588Net Assets 2016: $2,532,7232016Assets 2017: $1,928,029Liabilities 2017: $46,355Net Assets 2017: $1,881,6742017Assets 2018: $1,786,773Liabilities 2018: $24,283Net Assets 2018: $1,762,4902018Assets 2019: $1,916,677Liabilities 2019: $33,366Net Assets 2019: $1,883,3112019Assets 2020: $1,870,974Liabilities 2020: $390,684Net Assets 2020: $1,480,2902020Assets 2021: $2,601,521Liabilities 2021: $34,228Net Assets 2021: $2,567,2932021Assets 2022: $2,812,133Liabilities 2022: $116,140Net Assets 2022: $2,695,9932022Assets 2023: $3,085,685Liabilities 2023: $53,839Net Assets 2023: $3,031,8462023Assets 2024: $5,889,256Liabilities 2024: $174,462Net Assets 2024: $5,714,7942024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$2,812,133
Liabilities$116,140
Net Assets$2,695,993
Open 2022 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth25th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$8.0M$6.0M$4.0M$2.0M$0-$2.0MRevenue 2013: $26,014Expenses 2013: $710Net Income 2013: $25,3042013Revenue 2014: $1,522,754Expenses 2014: $961,257Net Income 2014: $561,4972014Revenue 2015: $1,414,753Expenses 2015: $1,351,500Net Income 2015: $63,2532015Revenue 2016: $3,245,043Expenses 2016: $1,369,997Net Income 2016: $1,875,0462016Revenue 2017: $1,164,248Expenses 2017: $1,815,297Net Income 2017: -$651,0492017Revenue 2018: $2,004,900Expenses 2018: $2,124,084Net Income 2018: -$119,1842018Revenue 2019: $2,308,901Expenses 2019: $2,188,080Net Income 2019: $120,8212019Revenue 2020: $1,874,112Expenses 2020: $2,277,133Net Income 2020: -$403,0212020Revenue 2021: $3,451,685Expenses 2021: $2,364,681Net Income 2021: $1,087,0042021Revenue 2022: $3,031,154Expenses 2022: $2,902,454Net Income 2022: $128,7002022Revenue 2023: $3,638,304Expenses 2023: $3,302,451Net Income 2023: $335,8532023Revenue 2024: $6,576,178Expenses 2024: $3,893,230Net Income 2024: $2,682,9482024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$3,031,154
Expenses$2,902,454
Net Income$128,700
Open 2022 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Aug 14, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$3,031,154
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

HISTORICAL ARCHIVES

Inside climate news is committed to establishing a permanent national reporting network, to training the next generation of journalists, and to strengthening the practice of environmental journalism.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$1,001,973$1,407,810▲ $405,837
Pledges and Grants Receivable$1,087,241$1,122,415▲ $35,174
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$458,853$185,218▼ $273,635
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$27,703$29,703▲ $2,000
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$25,751$13,019▼ $12,732
Total Assets$2,601,521$2,812,133▲ $210,612
Other Assets Total$0$53,968▲ $53,968
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$34,228$68,373▲ $34,145
Other Liabilities$0$47,767▲ $47,767
Total Liabilities$34,228$116,140▲ $81,912
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$1,075,000$1,399,000▲ $324,000
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,492,293$1,296,993▼ $195,300
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$2,567,293$2,695,993▲ $128,700
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$2,601,521$2,812,133▲ $210,612

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$13,019$46,816$59,835
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay92nd percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
David SassoonPresident & SecretaryFT$207,541$16,768$224,309
Vernon LoebSenior EditorFT$145,683$13,468$159,151
Sonya RossManaging EditorFT$124,232$7,617$131,849
Megan BoyleDirector of Development anFT$123,390$8,212$131,602
Michael KodasSenior EditorFT$101,250$5,087$106,337

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Keith McallisterChair
Judith AlbertVice Chair
Dancie WareBoard Member
Danielle PurifoyBoard Member
Harold JacksonBoard Member
Jennifer LeeBoard Member
Lawrence RodmanBoard Member
Michael NorthropBoard Member
Shirley M CarswellBoard Member
Ted LoewenthalBoard Member
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$3,009,188
Program Service Revenue
$8,353
Investment Income
$13,613
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$3,009,188
Change in Net Assets
$128,700

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,031,154
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$3,031,154
Total Revenue per Form 990
$3,031,154
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$2,395,097
Other Expenses$507,357
Total Fundraising Expense$281,360
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$1,570,065$110,679$186,748$1,867,492
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$188,584$13,294$22,431$224,309
Payroll Taxes$125,115$8,820$14,881$148,816
Travel$103,157$7,272$12,270$122,699
Other Employee Benefits$85,896$6,055$10,217$102,168
Fees for Services Other$51,192$1,549$15,229$67,970
Other Expenses$50,728$3,576$6,034$60,338
Pension Plan Contributions$43,980$3,100$5,232$52,312
Occupancy$31,341$2,209$3,728$37,278
Office Expenses$20,257$1,428$2,410$24,095
Depreciation Depletion$10,704$755$1,273$12,732
Insurance$7,625$537$907$9,069
Advertising$5,910--$5,910
Total Functional Expenses$2,461,820$159,274$281,360$2,902,454

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$2,902,454
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$2,902,454
Total Expenses per Form 990$2,902,454
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Lease Liability$47,767
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“The organization's audit committee reviews the form 990 with the audited financial statements before the return is filed. During the review process, audit committee members will discuss any questions and changes regarding the return with the board president.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“The organization monitors and enforces conflicts through discussions at their annual meeting with board and committee members.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“The organization's board of directors reviewed outside marketing salary sources to gain understanding of median salary for a president.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Organization will make available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Inside Climate News Inc
EIN
56-2451141
Phone
7183045066
Address
26 COURT STREET 1617, BROOKLYN, NY 11242

Signing Officer

Name
David Sassoon
Title
President
Phone
7183045066
Signed
2023-08-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
David Sassoon
Formed
2004
Legal Domicile
Ny
Voting Board Members
11
Independent Board Members
11
Employees
25
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Buffamante Whipple Buttafaro Pc
Address
201 WEST THIRD STREET SUITE 300, JAMESTOWN, NY 14701
Preparer
James C Alexander CPA
Phone
7163721620
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4A - Program Service Accomplishments

“Inside climate news is an exempt organization operating as a public charity under irc 501(c)(3). The organization runs a nationally recognized, independent, non-partisan news service called inside climate news (icn), available as a public service for free on the internet at https://insideclimatenews.org. Icn's original journalism on climate and energy issues is published daily, and includes breaking news, headline aggregations, features and in-depth investigations. Icn helps to fill a national deficiency in environmental journalism and contributes to accurate public understanding on vital issues, crucial to the proper functioning of democracy. Icn is staffed by professional journalists, many with decades of experience. It has won dozens of awards for its groundbreaking work, including a pulitzer prize for national reporting, and recognition as a finalist for a pulitzer prize for public service.”

Form 990, Part XII, Line 2C

“Process has not changed from prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Inside climate news is an organization exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3). On may 7, 2020 the internal revenue service terminated its private foundation status retroactively, as of january 1, 2015, reclassified icn as a public charity exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(3) of the code. Tax returns that remain open for examination by taxing authorities include 2019 and later years.”

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2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$2,812,133
Liabilities
$116,140
Net assets
$2,695,993
Revenue
$3,031,154
Expenses
$2,902,454
Net income
$128,700
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.89$0.17$5.71$6.58$3.89$2.68
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$3.09$0.05$3.03$3.64$3.30$0.34
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.81$0.12$2.70$3.03$2.90$0.13
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.60$0.03$2.57$3.45$2.36$1.09
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.87$0.39$1.48$1.87$2.28$0.40
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.92$0.03$1.88$2.31$2.19$0.12
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.79$0.02$1.76$2.00$2.12$0.12
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.93$0.05$1.88$1.16$1.82$0.65
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.56$0.03$2.53$3.25$1.37$1.88
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.68$0.02$0.66$1.41$1.35$0.06
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.64$0.05$0.59$1.52$0.96$0.56
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.03$0.00$0.03$0.03$0.00$0.03