THE LENS (EIN 272072772) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

4 risk indicators measuring financial stability and operational resilience

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2010

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

BEVERLY NICHOLS

Phone

5046066013

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

THE LENS, founded in 2010, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $561K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue decreased 14% compared to the prior year. Expenses of $641K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 14% operating deficit.

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.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $555,920

Program Service Revenue $4,589

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $622

TOTAL REVENUE $561,131

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $507,220

Fundraising Expenses $133,724

Program Expenses $425,456

Other Expenses $133,961

TOTAL EXPENSES $641,181

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$561,131	$651,227	-0.1%
Expenses	$641,181	$641,349	0.0%
Net Income	$-80,050	$9,878	-9.1%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

N/A

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$160,545

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
MARTIN PEDERSEN	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
BEVERLY NICHOLS	PRESIDENT	3.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ARIELLA COHEN	DIRECTOR/CO-FOUNDER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERTA GRATZ	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HARRY SHEARER	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEVEN OSTERTAG	DIRECTOR	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
ANNE M MUELLER	CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER	40.00	Officer	$87,045	$0	$87,045
KAREN GADBOIS	SECRETARY EX OFFICIO	1.00	Officer	$73,500	$0	$73,500

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$561,131	$641,181	$156,647	$-80,050
2024	$651,227	$641,349	$236,697	$9,878
2023	$692,338	$520,098	$226,819	$172,240
2022	$438,303	$456,490	$71,767	$-18,187
2021	$443,647	$434,953	$72,767	$8,694
2020	$417,510	$430,932	$64,072	$-13,422
2019	$429,861	$385,557	$77,686	$44,304
2018	$397,182	$440,360	$35,137	$-43,178

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