Stone Lantern Films Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Stone Lantern Films Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Suffern, New York, registered in 1987, with $99,400 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it D.
28 Hillside Ave, Suffern, NY, 10901 EIN 52-1486485 Since 1987
Revenue (FY2024)
$99K
▼ 27.8% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2024)
$144K
Net assets
$89K
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
D
—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Stone Lantern Films Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating7 mo reserves · -45% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Stone Lantern Films Inc: 7 mo reserves · -45% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Stone Lantern Films Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Stone Lantern Films Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Financial trends
Revenue declined from $114K (FY2012) to $99K (FY2024) across 13 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $433Net assets $89K
Operating margin
-44.6%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$90K
Total liabilities
$433
Net assets
$89K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $99,400▼27.8% | $143,737▲48.7% | $89,496▼33.1% | $89,929▼33.0% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $137,728▲299% | $96,667▲22.3% | $133,833▲43.1% | $134,266▲42.9% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $34,533▼47.7% | $79,038▼33.0% | $93,524▼32.2% | $93,957▼32.0% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $66,080▼42.9% | $117,964▲30.3% | $138,029▼23.0% | $138,182▼23.0% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $115,626▲15.1% | $90,537▼36.1% | $179,310▲23.2% | $179,463▲23.2% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $100,483▼63.0% | $141,618▼39.6% | $145,569▼16.8% | $145,723▼20.4% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $271,359▲14.0% | $234,627▲3.6% | $175,040▲22.9% | $183,075▲14.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $238,119▲73.9% | $226,482▲8.5% | $142,459▲9.7% | $160,045▲23.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $136,890▼51.4% | $208,649▼9.1% | $129,864▼35.8% | $129,864▼35.8% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $281,814▼7.3% | $229,614▼29.7% | $202,364▲34.4% | $202,364▲34.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $303,983▲24.8% | $326,677▲80.7% | $150,556▼12.3% | $150,556▼12.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $243,633▲114% | $180,744▲221% | $171,695▲54.2% | $171,695▲54.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | $113,797 | $56,357 | $111,375 | $111,375 | 990EZ |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $35K total
2 grants to Stone Lantern Films Inc totaling $35K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver Foundation | For general operating support | 2015 | $10,000 |
| Denver Foundation | General operating support | 2014 | $25,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Stone Lantern Films Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Stone Lantern Films Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 52-1486485, based in Suffern, New York. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Stone Lantern Films Inc's EIN?
- Stone Lantern Films Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 52-1486485.
- How much revenue does Stone Lantern Films Inc report?
- Stone Lantern Films Inc reported $99,400 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Stone Lantern Films Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Stone Lantern Films Inc D, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Stone Lantern Films Inc (EIN 52-1486485) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.