Civic Intelligence

The Lens

990 • Fiscal year 2017 • EIN 27-2072772

Jan 01, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017 • Filed on Oct 24, 2018

Organization ProfileWWW.THELENSNOLA.ORG
4344 Earhart Blvd No BNew Orleans, LA 70125

(504) 655-2375

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

72nd percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 72% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Liabilities / Revenue

64th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Net Margin

12th percentile

-31%

Higher net margin than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Top Officer Pay

94th percentile

$60,000

Higher top officer pay than 94% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 15.3% of source-year revenue.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2017

Asset Growth

7th percentile

-60%

Faster asset growth than 7% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Revenue Growth

12th percentile

-41%

Faster revenue growth than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2017 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2016 to 2017

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets72nd percentile

Assets

Down

$79,542

Down $117,203 (-60%) from 2016

Net Assets

Down

$75,690

Down $119,487 (-61%) from 2016

Liabilities

Up

$3,852

Up $2,284 (+146%) from 2016

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue64th percentileNet Margin12th percentile

Revenue

Down

$391,603

Down $270,848 (-41%) from 2016

Expenses

Down

$511,090

Down $56,275 (-9.9%) from 2016

Net Income

Down

-$119,487

Down $214,573 (-226%) from 2016

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth7th percentile

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

$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

2017

Assets$79,542
Liabilities$3,852
Net Assets$75,690
Open 2017 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth12th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2017

Revenue$391,603
Expenses$511,090
Net Income-$119,487
Open 2017 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2017 to Dec 31, 2017
Signed
Oct 24, 2018
Return Version
2017v2.3
Gross Receipts
$391,603
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$44,719$69,228▲ $24,509
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$152,026$10,006▼ $142,020
Accounts Receivable-$308-
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$196,745$79,542▼ $117,203
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$1,568$3,852▲ $2,284
Total Liabilities$1,568$3,852▲ $2,284
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Unrestricted Net Assets$195,177$75,690▼ $119,487
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$195,177$75,690▼ $119,487
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$196,745$79,542▼ $117,203

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$19,902$19,902
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay94th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Steve BeattyDirectorFT$60,000$60,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Nicholas PeddleBoard Chairman/secretary/d
Ariella CohenDirector
Jenel HazlettDirector
Stephanie StokesDirector
Beverly NicholsTreasurer/director
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$368,533
Program Service Revenue
$8,151
Investment Income
$13,230
Other Revenue
$1,689
All Other Contributions
$287,117
Change in Net Assets
$-119,487
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$412,162
Total Fundraising Expense$113,875
Other Expenses$98,928
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$254,898$22,165$92,354$369,417
Fees for Services Other$30,966--$30,966
Payroll Taxes$16,563$4,141$6,901$27,605
Occupancy$25,375--$25,375
Other Employee Benefits$6,377$1,041$5,597$13,015
Conferences and Meetings$6,002$1,501$2,501$10,004
Office Expenses$6,403$1,301$2,300$10,004
Fees for Services Legal-$5,639-$5,639
Other Expenses$3,331$729$1,144$5,204
Advertising$2,537$634$1,058$4,229
Fees for Services Accounting$2,823-$751$3,574
Information Technology$1,519$380$632$2,531
Pension Plan Contributions$1,254$234$637$2,125
Insurance$1,402--$1,402
Total Functional Expenses$359,450$37,765$113,875$511,090
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 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 12C

“Annually, each officer and director shall sign a statement which affirms that they have received a copy of the conflict of interest policy, have read and understand the policy and have agreed to comply with the policy. Any suspected violations are reviewed and appropriate action taken.”

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
5046552375
Address
4344 EARHART BLVD NO B, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70125

Signing Officer

Name
Martin Pedersen
Title
Officer
Phone
5046552375
Signed
2018-10-24
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Martin Pedersen
Formed
2010
Legal Domicile
La
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
8
Volunteers
1

Preparer

Firm
Hienz & Macaluso LLC
Address
110 VETERANS BLVD SUITE 170, METAIRIE, LA 70005
Preparer
Robert W Hienz
Phone
5048375434
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2017 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$79,542
Liabilities
$3,852
Net assets
$75,690
Revenue
$391,603
Expenses
$511,090
Net income
-$119,487
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
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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