EIN 82-2095289

Lumen

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
Year formed
2017
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
Description
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.
Total revenues
$172,189
2022
Total expenses
$108,741
2022
Total assets
$287,788
2022
Num. employees
0
2022

Program areas at Lumen

To provide all North Koreans access to uncensored information in media as well as safe channels of communication with the promotion of democracy human rights & other American liberal values. Provide expertise on North Korean issues a NK defector including program work translation small group organization and work products meant to move the mission of both Lumen and humankind forward in the promotion of democracy human rights and other liberal values.

Who funds Lumen

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
National Endowment for DemocracyEducation, Communication, & Culture$59,960

Personnel at Lumen

NameTitleCompensation
Jieun BaekDirector$0

Financials for Lumen

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$159,265
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$12,924
Total revenues$172,189

Form 990s for Lumen

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2022-122023-11-16990View PDF
2021-122022-11-16990View PDF

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Data update history
May 15, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $200,222 from National Endowment for Democracy
June 1, 2022
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2021
June 2, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2020
April 28, 2021
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2019
March 1, 2020
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsHuman rights organizationsInternational-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
Human rightsForeign affairsPublic policy
Characteristics
Receives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employees
General information
Address
4340 Old Columbia Pike
Annandale, VA 22003
Metro area
Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV
Phone
(646) 321-1120
IRS details
EIN
82-2095289
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2017
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q20: International Exchanges, Cultural Understanding
NAICS code, primary
813311: Human Rights Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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