Lumen Inc is located in Annandale, VA. The organization was established in 2019. According to its NTEE Classification (Q05) the organization is classified as: Research Institutes & Public Policy Analysis, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lumen Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE ARE A US-BASED NON-PROFIT CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO PROVIDE ALL NORTH KOREANS WITH ACCESS TO UNCENSORED IN- FORMATION AND MEDIA AS WELL AS SAFE CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION. OUR VISION IS TO ACHIEVE A WORLD WHERE EVERY NORTH KOREAN CAN THINK ACT AND MOVE FREELY. OUR FOCUS IS TO DEVELOP DELIVERY AND DISTRIBUTION METHODS. SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES: 1. RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT. 2. TECHNOLOGICAL INNOVATION & ITERATION. 3. PARTNERSHIPS & CAPACITY BUILDING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
TO PROVIDE ALL NORTH KOREANS WITH ACCESS TO UNCENSORED IN-FORMATION AND MEDIA AS WELL AS SAFE CHANNELS OF COMMUNICATION WITH THE PROMOTION OF DEMOCRACY HUMAN RIGHTS AND OTHER AMERICAN LIBERAL VALUES. PROVIDE EXPERTISE ON NORTH KOREAN ISSUES FROM A NK DEFECTOR INCLUDING PROGRAM WORK TRANSLATION SMALL GROUP ORGANIZATION AND WORK PRODUCTS MEANT TO MOVE THE MISSION OF BOTH LUMEN AND DPS TOWARDS IN THE PROMOTION OF DEMOCRACY HUMAN RIGHTS AND OTHER LIBERAL VALUES.
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $66,866 |
Government grants | $140,000 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $31,955 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $238,821 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $238,821 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
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 | $172,970 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,716 |
Information technology | $2,436 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $8,182 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,344 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $189,648 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $68,044 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $136,928 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,741 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $207,713 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $136,928 |
Deferred revenue | $67,718 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $204,646 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $3,067 |
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 | $207,713 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Lumen Inc has recieved totaling $2,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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William & Flora Hewlett Foundation Menlo Park, CA PURPOSE: MATCHING GIFT OF STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS | $2,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
International Livestock Research Institute Alexandria, VA | $103,836,000 | $97,042,000 |
Atlantic Council Of The U S Inc Washington, DC | $90,177,983 | $43,123,597 |
German Marshall Fund Of The Us Washington, DC | $208,998,480 | $26,233,944 |
Washington Institute For Near East Policy Washington, DC | $78,463,635 | $24,631,416 |
Henry L Stimson Center Washington, DC | $7,355,197 | $13,547,018 |
International Center For Research On Women Washington, DC | $9,729,169 | $9,479,152 |
Federation For American Immigration Reform Washington, DC | $30,645,621 | $7,177,636 |
Institute Of World Politics Washington, DC | $18,856,651 | $9,210,460 |
Middle East Institute Washington, DC | $35,038,211 | $7,193,589 |
Manufacturing Institute Washington, DC | $12,149,684 | $11,688,291 |
Institute For Policy Studies Washington, DC | $13,331,441 | $7,298,646 |
Center For International Environmental Law Inc Washington, DC | $9,410,805 | $10,375,096 |