THE LENS FOUNDATION

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2020

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

GEORGE P REETH

Phone

9737382888

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

THE LENS FOUNDATION, founded in 2020, is a small nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $279K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 31% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $376K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 35% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSION OF THE LENS FOUNDATION IS TO PROVIDE LAW ENFORCEMENT WITH SUPPORT TO STRENGTHEN COMMUNITY RELATIONS AND IMPROVE PUBLIC SAFETY IN CHARLESTON.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $71,232

COMMUNITY EVENTS- THE LENS FOUNDATION HOSTS COMMUNITY EVENTS SO THAT YOUTH AND FAMILIES MAY ENGAGE IN RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING ACTIVITIES WITH CHARLESTON POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS AND STAFF TO...

COMMUNITY EVENTS- THE LENS FOUNDATION HOSTS COMMUNITY EVENTS SO THAT YOUTH AND FAMILIES MAY ENGAGE IN RELATIONSHIP-BUILDING ACTIVITIES WITH CHARLESTON POLICE DEPARTMENT OFFICERS AND STAFF TO ENCOURAGE AND ENHANCE MUTUAL RESPECT. MULTIPLE EVENTS WERE HOSTED OR SPONSORED IN 2023.

Program 2

Expenses: $26,542

COMMUNITY PROGRAMS- THE LENS FOUNDATION PROVIDES FINANCIAL AND VOLUNTEER SUPPORT TO PROGRAMS OPERATED BY THE CHARLESTON POLICE DEPARTMENT'S COMMUNITY OUTREACH DIVISION, OR OPERATED BY OTHER COMMUNITY...

Program 3

Expenses: $222,914 Revenue: $6,650

POLICE RECOGNITION- THE LENS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE OFFICERS AND STAFF AND THEIR FAMILIES OF THE CHARLESTON POLICE DEPARTMENT BY SPONSORING MORALE-BOOSTING INITIATIVES THAT SHOW THE COMMUNITY'S...

POLICE RECOGNITION- THE LENS FOUNDATION SUPPORTS THE OFFICERS AND STAFF AND THEIR FAMILIES OF THE CHARLESTON POLICE DEPARTMENT BY SPONSORING MORALE-BOOSTING INITIATIVES THAT SHOW THE COMMUNITY'S APPRECIATION FOR ALL THAT THEY DO. MULTIPLE PROJECTS WERE ACCOMPLISHED IN 2023, INCLUDING THE POLICE AWARDS RECOGNITION BANQUET WHICH IS AN ANNUAL EVENT, AND THE CREATION OF THE POLICE RECOGNITION WALL TO HONOR CPD OFFICERS KILLED IN THE LINE OF DUTY. PUBLIC SAFETY- THE LENS FOUNDATION PROVIDES COMMUNITY AWARENESS OPPORTUNITIES AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR THE MOUNTED PATROL, K9 OFFICERS, AND BIKE PATROL SERVICES OF THE CHARLESTON POLICE DEPARTMENT.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $263,704

Program Service Revenue $6,650

Investment Income $1,327

Other Revenue $7,268

TOTAL REVENUE $278,949

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $25,000

Salaries & Benefits $0

Fundraising Expenses $31,015

Program Expenses $320,688

Other Expenses $334,456

TOTAL EXPENSES $375,787

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$278,949	$405,303	-0.3%
Expenses	$375,787	$236,655	+0.6%
Net Income	$-96,838	$168,648	-1.6%

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

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Liquidity & Cash Position

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

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

N/A

Volunteers

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

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
BRUCE CAULK	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CATHERINE BRACK	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ALLISON HILTON	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROLINE REYNOLDS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DENNIS SCHIMP	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DR RANDHIR MAKKAR	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ED MARINARO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
HELEN HILL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMES THOMPSON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JAMIE BOSWORTH	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JORDAN WASHBURN	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JOHN LAVERNE	DIRECTOR	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LEE BENNETT JR	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MIKE POWERS	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
REV DR WILLIAM SWINTON	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
PAUL TAMBURRINO	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SARA MASSEY	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TED KINGHORN	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN MATTHEWS	DIRECTOR	5.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TOMMY HALL	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BRAD HARVEY	VICE CHAIR/MARKETING	15.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
GEORGE REETH	CHAIRMAN	20.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0
ISKRA SALCEDO	TREASURER	5.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0

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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$278,949	$375,787	$232,572	$-96,838
2022	$405,303	$236,655	$329,738	$168,648
2022	$405,303	$236,655	$329,738	$168,648
2021	$228,210	$74,015	$197,738	$154,195