From public IRS filings
THE LENS
NEW ORLEANS, LA · Education
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.
Financials (IRS Form 990)
Total revenue
$651K
Total expenses
$641K
Total assets
$237K
Program expense ratio
65%
Source: IRS Form 990, tax year 2024.
Who funds THE LENS
$1.4M in foundation grants on record from 23 funders — matched from IRS 990 grant line items. Some matches may be approximate.
| Funder | Total given | Grants |
|---|---|---|
| Public Welfare Foundation | $202K | 3 |
| Rockefeller Family Fund | $200K | 3 |
| Miami Foundation | $154K | 3 |
| Just Trust for Education | $150K | 2 |
| Reva and David Logan Foundation | $145K | 3 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | $110K | 3 |
| Greater New Orleans Foundation | $79K | 3 |
| California Community Foundation | $68K | 1 |
| Shearer-Owen Music Foundation | $50K | 1 |
| Institute for Nonprofit News | $40K | 2 |
Leadership
MARTIN PEDERSEN — TREASURER (Principal officer)
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