The primary mission of the First Light Foundation is to fund non-commercial documentary films on social and environmental issues.
Commercial television, in a quest for ratings and advertising revenue, focuses on sensational issues and thrives on conflict. Thoughtful programming about social, cultural and evironmental issues must find funding outside the network of commercial broadcasters, primarily through contributions from individuals and foundations. These programs are distributed on Public Television and Film Festivals without remuneration, so a 501(c)3 organization was formed to finance such projects. Funds are passed through with minimal overhead as production requires. Our IRS determination letter is available on request.