Civic Intelligence

Lens Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 85-2708790

Jan 01, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022 • Filed on Nov 09, 2023

Organization ProfileWWW.THELENSFOUNDATION.COM
1050 Johnnie Dodds Blvd Unit 912MT Pleasant, SC 29465

(973) 738-2888

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

68th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Liabilities / Revenue

68th percentile

0.02x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 68% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Net Margin

86th percentile

42%

Higher net margin than 86% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2022

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

This filing does not contain officer compensation rows.

Source year 2022

Asset Growth

88th percentile

67%

Faster asset growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Revenue Growth

80th percentile

78%

Faster revenue growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

2022 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2021 to 2022

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets68th percentile

Assets

Flat

$329,738

Flat from 2022

Net Assets

Flat

$322,926

Flat from 2022

Liabilities

Flat

$6,812

Flat from 2022

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue68th percentileNet Margin86th percentile

Revenue

Flat

$405,303

Flat from 2022

Expenses

Flat

$236,655

Flat from 2022

Net Income

Flat

$168,648

Flat from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth88th percentile

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

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2020: $0Liabilities 2020: $19,972Net Assets 2020: -$19,9722020Assets 2021: $197,738Liabilities 2021: $43,543Net Assets 2021: $154,1952021Assets 2022: $329,738Liabilities 2022: $6,812Net Assets 2022: $322,9262022Assets 2022: $329,738Liabilities 2022: $6,812Net Assets 2022: $322,9262022Assets 2023: $232,572Liabilities 2023: $6,532Net Assets 2023: $226,0402023Assets 2024: $520,115Liabilities 2024: $3,056Net Assets 2024: $517,0592024

Highlighted filing

2022

Assets$329,738
Liabilities$6,812
Net Assets$322,926
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth80th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$600K$400K$200K$0-$200KRevenue 2020: $0Expenses 2020: $19,972Net Income 2020: -$19,9722020Revenue 2021: $228,210Expenses 2021: $74,015Net Income 2021: $154,1952021Revenue 2022: $405,303Expenses 2022: $236,655Net Income 2022: $168,6482022Revenue 2022: $405,303Expenses 2022: $236,655Net Income 2022: $168,6482022Revenue 2023: $278,949Expenses 2023: $375,787Net Income 2023: -$96,8382023Revenue 2024: $548,979Expenses 2024: $467,796Net Income 2024: $81,1832024

Highlighted filing

2022

Revenue$405,303
Expenses$236,655
Net Income$168,648
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
Signed
Nov 9, 2023
Return Version
2022v5.0
Gross Receipts
$434,363
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To support law enforcement to strengthen community relations and improve public safety in charleston.

The mission of the lens foundation is to provide law enforcement with support to strengthen community relations and improve public safety in charleston.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$174,613$326,755▲ $152,142
Accounts Receivable$16,350$0▼ $16,350
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$6,775$2,983▼ $3,792
Total Assets$197,738$329,738▲ $132,000
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$43,543$4,312▼ $39,231
Deferred Revenue-$2,500-
Total Liabilities$43,543$6,812▼ $36,731
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$16,350$322,926▲ $306,576
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$137,845$0▼ $137,845
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$154,195$322,926▲ $168,731
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$197,738$329,738▲ $132,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
George ReethChairman
Brad HarveyVice Chair/marketing
Bruce CaulkDirector
Catherine BrackDirector
Chris PriceDirector
Clarice CawoodDirector
Dennis SchimpfDirector
Dr Randhir MakkarDirector
Ed MarinaroDirector
Helen HillDirector
Jamie BosworthDirector
Jeff LeveenDirector
John LaverneDirector
Lee Bennett JrDirector
Paul NetterDirector
Rev Dr William SwintonDirector
Rusty HughesDirector
Scott EisbergDirector
Stephanie Ganaway-pasleyDirector
Steve PottsDirector
Susan MatthewsDirector
Tommy HallDirector
Herbert DraytonSecretary/governance
Iskra SalcedoTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$418,118
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$45
Other Revenue
$-12,860
All Other Contributions
$113,759
Change in Net Assets
$168,648
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$213,227
Total Fundraising Expense$30,199
Professional Fundraising Fees$19,875
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$3,553
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Expenses$172,164--$172,164
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$19,875$19,875
Fees for Services Other$5,645-$6,792$12,437
Fees for Services Accounting-$12,250-$12,250
Occupancy$5,000--$5,000
Insurance$477$3,217$159$3,853
Grants to Domestic Individuals$3,553--$3,553
Office Expenses-$1,296$1,614$2,910
Information Technology-$900$1,500$2,400
Advertising$1,594$60$259$1,913
Fees for Services Legal-$300-$300
Total Functional Expenses$188,433$18,023$30,199$236,655
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$29,060
Professional Fundraising Fees$19,875
Fundraising Gross Income$16,200

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Di-north Pole Run$89,273---
Blue & You$160,628$16,200$29,060$-12,860
Total Events$320,559$16,200$29,060$-12,860
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
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
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

“The executive committee reviews the draft form 990 and votes to approve it. All board members are provided a copy at the next board meeting.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 18

“ALSO UPON REQUEST”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“The documents are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Lens Foundation
EIN
85-2708790
Phone
9737382888
Address
1050 JOHNNIE DODDS BLVD UNIT 912, MT PLEASANT, SC 29465

Signing Officer

Name
George P Reeth
Title
Chairperson
Phone
9737382888
Signed
2023-11-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
George P Reeth
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Sc
Voting Board Members
24
Independent Board Members
24
Employees
0
Volunteers
35

Preparer

Firm
Moss & Yantis CPA Pa
Address
PO BOX 2425, MT PLEASANT, SC 29465
Preparer
Deanna R Moss CPA
Phone
8436062349
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, ITEM B; AMENDED RETURN:

“Part vii list of officers and directors. The four officers are also directors so that box needs to be checked for them as well.”

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Displayed year

2022 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$329,738
Liabilities
$6,812
Net assets
$322,926
Revenue
$405,303
Expenses
$236,655
Net income
$168,648
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.20$0.03$5.17$5.49$4.68$0.81
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$2.33$0.07$2.26$2.79$3.76$0.97
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.30$0.07$3.23$4.05$2.37$1.69
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$3.30$0.07$3.23$4.05$2.37$1.69
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.98$0.44$1.54$2.28$0.74$1.54
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.00$0.20$0.20$0.00$0.20$0.20