Civic Intelligence

The Lens Foundation

EIN 85-2708790 • 501(c)3 • MT Pleasant, SC

Profile

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

1050 Johnnie Dodds Blvd Unit 912MT Pleasant, SC 29465

www.thelensfoundation.com

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

43rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 43% of similar nonprofits.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

42nd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 42% of similar nonprofits.

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

Net Margin

67th percentile

15%

Higher net margin than 67% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

80th percentile

26%

Faster asset growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

64th percentile

16%

Faster revenue growth than 64% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets43rd percentile

Assets

Up

$520,115

Up $287,543 (+124%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$3,056

Down $3,476 (-53%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$517,059

Up $291,019 (+129%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue42nd percentileNet Margin67th percentile

Revenue

Up

$548,979

Up $270,030 (+97%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$467,796

Up $92,009 (+24%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$81,183

Up $178,021 (+184%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth80th percentile

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

$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 2023: $232,572Liabilities 2023: $6,532Net Assets 2023: $226,0402023Assets 2024: $520,115Liabilities 2024: $3,056Net Assets 2024: $517,0592024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$520,115
Liabilities$3,056
Net Assets$517,059
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth64th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest 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 2023: $278,949Expenses 2023: $375,787Net Income 2023: -$96,8382023Revenue 2024: $548,979Expenses 2024: $467,796Net Income 2024: $81,1832024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$548,979
Expenses$467,796
Net Income$81,183
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$520,115
Liabilities
$3,056
Net assets
$517,059
Revenue
$548,979
Expenses
$467,796
Net income
$81,183
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
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
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 14, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$565,535
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$78,344$225,594▲ $147,250
Investments Other Securities-$124,750-
Investments Program Related-$101,456-
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$151,272$53,024▼ $98,248
Accounts Receivable-$12,750-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$2,956$2,541▼ $415
Total Assets$232,572$520,115▲ $287,543
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$6,532$3,056▼ $3,476
Total Liabilities$6,532$3,056▼ $3,476
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$226,040$403,202▲ $177,162
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions-$113,857-
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$226,040$517,059▲ $291,019
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$232,572$520,115▲ $287,543

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Investment Program Related Org$101,456--
Other Securities$42,338--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer PayScore unavailable

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
George ReethChairman
Brad HarveyVice Chair/marketing
Allison HiltonDirector
Bruce CaulkDirector
Caroline ReynoldsDirector
Catherine BrackDirector
Dennis SchimpDirector
Dr Randhir MakkarDirector
Ed MarinaroDirector
Helen HillDirector
Jamie BosworthDirector
John LaverneDirector
John WalshDirector
Lee Bennett JrDirector
Paul TamburrinoDirector
Rev Dr William SwintonDirector
Sara MasseyDirector
Susan MatthewsDirector
Tommy HallDirector
Iskra SalcedoTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$425,373
Program Service Revenue
$94,016
Investment Income
$21,625
Other Revenue
$7,965
All Other Contributions
$423,679
Change in Net Assets
$81,183

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table414$101,200Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions414$101,200-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$330,025
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$85,681
Total Fundraising Expense$60,979
Professional Fundraising Fees$52,090
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$52,090$52,090
Grants to Domestic Individuals$50,707--$50,707
Fees for Services Accounting-$35,994$400$36,394
Grants to Domestic Orgs$34,974--$34,974
Office Expenses$10,399$7,319$3,985$21,703
Other Expenses$8,066$225-$8,291
Advertising$1,540-$4,078$5,618
Fees for Services Legal-$4,140-$4,140
Insurance-$2,840-$2,840
Fees for Services Other$1,075$363-$1,438
Travel-$48$426$474
Fees for Service Investment Mgmnt Fees-$381-$381
Total Functional Expenses$355,507$51,310$60,979$467,796
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
City of Charleston Police DepartmentCharleston, SC501c1Other Direct Support for Operations$34,974
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$52,090
Fundraising Gross Income$24,437
Fundraising Direct Expenses$16,472

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Silent Auction$13,760$13,760$3$13,757
Wild Child Triathlon$6,408$6,408$9,611$-3,203
Total Events$20,168$20,168$9,614$10,554
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
2025-11-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
George P Reeth
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Sc
Voting Board Members
20
Independent Board Members
20
Employees
0
Volunteers
40

Preparer

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