Civic Intelligence

The Lens

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 27-2072772

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Nov 16, 2020

Organization ProfileWWW.THELENSNOLA.ORG
PO Box 13242New Orleans, LA 70185

(504) 655-2375

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

57th percentile

0.00x

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

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.00x

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

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

63rd percentile

10%

Higher net margin than 63% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

95th percentile

$62,262

Higher top officer pay than 95% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 14.5% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

92nd percentile

121%

Faster asset growth than 92% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

61st percentile

8.2%

Faster revenue growth than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets57th percentile

Assets

Up

$77,686

Up $42,549 (+121%) from 2018

Net Assets

Up

$77,686

Up $45,138 (+139%) from 2018

Liabilities

Down

$0

Down $2,589 (-100%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue57th percentileNet Margin63rd percentile

Revenue

Up

$429,861

Up $32,679 (+8.2%) from 2018

Expenses

Down

$385,557

Down $54,803 (-12%) from 2018

Net Income

Up

$44,304

Up $87,482 (+203%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth92nd 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

2019

Assets$77,686
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$77,686
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth61st 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

2019

Revenue$429,861
Expenses$385,557
Net Income$44,304
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Nov 16, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$429,861
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$5,666$54,511▲ $48,845
Investments Other Securities-$17,400-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$13,763--
Accounts Receivable$13,071$5,775▼ $7,296
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,637--
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$35,137$77,686▲ $42,549
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$2,589--
Total Liabilities$2,589$0▼ $2,589
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$32,548$77,686▲ $45,138
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$32,548$77,686▲ $45,138
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$35,137$77,686▲ $42,549

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$19,902$19,902
Other Securities$112--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay95th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Karen GadboisFounderFT$58,847$3,415$62,262
Charles MaldonadoEditorFT$53,782$3,415$57,197
Anne M MuellerChief Operating OfficerFT$53,412$3,415$56,827

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Martin PedersenChair/secretary
Harry ShearerDirector
Lolis ElieDirector
Roberta GratzDirector
Ariela S CohenDirector/co-founder
Beverly NicholsTreasurer/director
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$419,946
Program Service Revenue
$3,570
Investment Income
$6,345
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$356,711
Change in Net Assets
$44,304
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$301,949
Other Expenses$83,608
Total Fundraising Expense$81,965
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$185,430$16,125$67,184$268,739
Fees for Services Other$26,663--$26,663
Occupancy$21,856--$21,856
Payroll Taxes$13,471$1,171$4,881$19,523
Other Employee Benefits$9,444$821$3,422$13,687
Insurance$6,217--$6,217
Fees for Services Accounting$3,232-$859$4,091
Information Technology$2,422$606$1,009$4,037
Conferences and Meetings$2,224$556$927$3,707
Office Expenses$2,328$473$837$3,638
Fees for Services Legal-$1,961-$1,961
Other Expenses$412$1$148$1
Total Functional Expenses$280,175$23,417$81,965$385,557
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
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
No
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
5046552375
Address
PO BOX 13242, NEW ORLEANS, LA 70185

Signing Officer

Name
Martin Pedersen
Title
Officer
Phone
5046552375
Signed
2020-11-16
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
Anthony J Macaluso Jr
Phone
5048375434
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

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

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

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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$77,686
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$77,686
Revenue
$429,861
Expenses
$385,557
Net income
$44,304
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
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$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