Civic Intelligence

The Lens

EIN 27-2072772 • 501(c)3 • New Orleans, LA

Profile

To educate,engage and empower the residents of the city of new orleans and the gulf coast by providing information and analysis necessary to advocate for more accountable and just governance.

PO Box 13242New Orleans, LA 70185

www.thelensnola.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

33rd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

35th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

44th percentile

1.5%

Higher net margin than 44% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

78th percentile

$75,815

Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 11.6% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

53rd percentile

4.4%

Faster asset growth than 53% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

30th percentile

-5.9%

Faster revenue growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets33rd percentile

Assets

Up

$236,697

Up $163,930 (+225%) from 2021

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2021

Net Assets

Up

$236,697

Up $163,930 (+225%) from 2021

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue35th percentileNet Margin44th percentile

Revenue

Up

$651,227

Up $207,580 (+47%) from 2021

Expenses

Up

$641,349

Up $206,396 (+47%) from 2021

Net Income

Up

$9,878

Up $1,184 (+14%) from 2021

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth53rd percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2010: $506,985Liabilities 2010: $0Net Assets 2010: $506,9852010Assets 2011: $335,660Liabilities 2011: $2,139Net Assets 2011: $333,5212011Assets 2012: $530,238Liabilities 2012: $615Net Assets 2012: $529,6232012Assets 2013: $265,860Liabilities 2013: $285Net Assets 2013: $265,5752013Assets 2014: $176,277Liabilities 2014: $6,602Net Assets 2014: $169,6752014Assets 2015: $102,353Liabilities 2015: $2,263Net Assets 2015: $100,0902015Assets 2016: $196,745Liabilities 2016: $1,568Net Assets 2016: $195,1772016Assets 2017: $79,542Liabilities 2017: $3,852Net Assets 2017: $75,6902017Assets 2018: $35,137Liabilities 2018: $2,589Net Assets 2018: $32,5482018Assets 2019: $77,686Liabilities 2019: $0Net Assets 2019: $77,6862019Assets 2020: $64,072Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $64,0722020Assets 2021: $72,767Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $72,7672021Assets 2024: $236,697Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $236,6972024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$236,697
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$236,697
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth30th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2010: $204,6772010Expenses 2011: $388,2272011Expenses 2012: $503,6562012Revenue 2013: $584,165Expenses 2013: $848,213Net Income 2013: -$264,0482013Revenue 2014: $608,459Expenses 2014: $706,271Net Income 2014: -$97,8122014Revenue 2015: $531,695Expenses 2015: $596,280Net Income 2015: -$64,5852015Revenue 2016: $662,451Expenses 2016: $567,365Net Income 2016: $95,0862016Revenue 2017: $391,603Expenses 2017: $511,090Net Income 2017: -$119,4872017Revenue 2018: $397,182Expenses 2018: $440,360Net Income 2018: -$43,1782018Revenue 2019: $429,861Expenses 2019: $385,557Net Income 2019: $44,3042019Revenue 2020: $417,510Expenses 2020: $430,932Net Income 2020: -$13,4222020Revenue 2021: $443,647Expenses 2021: $434,953Net Income 2021: $8,6942021Revenue 2024: $651,227Expenses 2024: $641,349Net Income 2024: $9,8782024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$651,227
Expenses$641,349
Net Income$9,878
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$236,697
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$236,697
Revenue
$651,227
Expenses
$641,349
Net income
$9,878
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.37$0.00$2.37$6.51$6.41$0.10
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.73$0.00$0.73$4.44$4.35$0.09
2020Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.64$0.00$0.64$4.18$4.31$0.13
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.78$0.00$0.78$4.30$3.86$0.44
2018Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.35$0.03$0.33$3.97$4.40$0.43
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.80$0.04$0.76$3.92$5.11$1.19
2016Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.97$0.02$1.95$6.62$5.67$0.95
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.02$0.02$1.00$5.32$5.96$0.65
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.76$0.07$1.70$6.08$7.06$0.98
2013Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.66$0.00$2.66$5.84$8.48$2.64
2012Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.30$0.01$5.30$5.04
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$3.36$0.02$3.34$3.88
2010Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$5.07$0.00$5.07$2.05
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Aug 5, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$651,227
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To educate,engage and empower the residents of the city of new orleans and the gulf coast by providing information and analysis necessary to advocate for more accountable and just governance.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$224,019$230,435▲ $6,416
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,200$4,400▲ $2,200
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$226,819$236,697▲ $9,878
Other Assets Total$600$1,862▲ $1,262
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$58,285$200,000▲ $141,715
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$168,534$36,697▼ $131,837
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$226,819$236,697▲ $9,878
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$226,819$236,697▲ $9,878

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$19,902$19,902
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay78th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Anne M MuellerChief Operating OfficerFT$75,815$75,815
Katy RechdahlManaging EditorFT$75,000$75,000
Karen GadboisFounder/directorFT$73,500$73,500
Marta JewsonDeputy Editor/reporterFT$64,785$64,785

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Martin PedersenPresident
Harry ShearerDirector
Roberta GratzDirector
Steven OstertagDirector
Ariella CohenDirector/co-founder
Beverly NicholsTreasurer/director
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$648,877
Program Service Revenue
$2,350
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$575,643
Change in Net Assets
$9,878
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$530,233
Total Fundraising Expense$140,000
Other Expenses$111,116
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$282,265$70,405$117,341$470,011
Payroll Taxes$21,607$5,402$9,003$36,012
Fees for Services Other$24,220--$24,220
Other Employee Benefits$24,210--$24,210
Conferences and Meetings$9,260$2,315$3,859$15,434
Occupancy$6,018$1,505$2,508$10,031
Fees for Services Accounting$4,680--$4,680
Information Technology$2,132$533$888$3,553
Office Expenses$1,816$454$757$3,027
Insurance$2,518--$2,518
Other Expenses$112$28$47$187
Total Functional Expenses$415,806$85,543$140,000$641,349
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
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
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
Yes
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

“A copy of the form 990 will be provided to the organization's governing body for review prior to it being filed.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Compensation of officers, directors and employees ,if any, is based upon competent survey information and the result of arms length bargaining.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The organization makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, financial statements, form 1023 and form 990's available to the general public by entering this information on its own website and upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Lens
EIN
27-2072772
Phone
5046066013
Address
PO BOX 13242, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70185

Signing Officer

Name
Beverly Nichols
Title
Treasurer
Phone
5046066013
Signed
2025-08-05
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Martin Pedersen
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
La
Voting Board Members
6
Independent Board Members
6
Employees
8
Volunteers
0

Preparer

Firm
Hienz & Macaluso LLC
Address
110 VETERANS BLVD SUITE 170, METAIRIE, LA 70005
Preparer
Rebecca K Bouchon
Phone
5048375434
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990- Page 12- Part 12- Line 2(C)

“The organization has not changed its oversight or selection process during the tax year.”

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This appendix keeps the raw XML leaves available for debugging and edge-case review. The human report above is the primary experience.

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