Outside The Lens is located in San Diego, CA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Outside The Lens employed 42 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Outside The Lens is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Outside The Lens generated $2.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $2.2m during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 22.9% per year over the past 9 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IGNITING CONFIDENCE IN YOUNG PEOPLE TO PURSUE CREATIVE PATHWAYS AND DRIVE SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH THE TRANSFORMATIVE POWER OF MEDIA ARTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CULTIVATED SOCIO-EMOTIONAL SKILLS, RESILIENCE, AND CONFIDENCE IN YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH CREATIVE EXPRESSION, PREPARING THEM TO NAVIGATE CHALLENGES AND BUILD A STRONG SENSE OF SELF.HELPED PARTICIPANTS ACQUIRE ESSENTIAL MEDIA ARTS SKILLS AND ACCESS EDUCATIONAL AND CAREER PATHWAYS, EQUIPPING THEM FOR SUCCESS IN THE CREATIVE ECONOMY AND BEYOND.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Sarah Beckman Executive Dir. | Officer | 40 | $109,970 |
Elisa Thomson Past Ed | Officer | 40 | $17,308 |
Maite Agahnia Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Laura Gambucci Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Ivy Gordon President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Leena Gupta Past Treas | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $630,457 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $260,773 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $40,172 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $891,230 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,597,977 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $2,490,126 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $127,416 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,290 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $1,268,206 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $55,512 |
Payroll taxes | $110,310 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $99,700 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $15,359 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $75,071 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $34,186 |
Insurance | $17,182 |
All other expenses | $105,313 |
Total functional expenses | $2,224,848 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $957,135 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $308,584 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,788 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $297,306 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $167,033 |
Total assets | $1,733,846 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $116,852 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $29,583 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $156,209 |
Total liabilities | $302,644 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,096,167 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $335,035 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,733,846 |