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EIN 26-4832772

Outside The Lens

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
42
City
San Diego
State
California
Year formed
2009
Most recent tax filings
2023-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A31: Film, Video
Description
Outside The Lens engages, educates, and empowers youth by using photography and multi-media projects. They improve literacy and critical thinking skills, promote community and environmental awareness, and allow students to express themselves through capturing images of their environment, communities, and the world around them.
Total revenues
$2,490,126
2023
Total expenses
$2,224,848
2023
Total assets
$1,733,846
2023
Num. employees
42
2023

Program areas at Outside The Lens

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.

Who funds Outside The Lens

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
The San Diego FoundationOutside the Lens: Youth Council's Flash Forward Career$371,244
Catalyst of San Diego & Imperial CountiesTo Supports Artists and Cultural Practitioners Working in Service of the Health and Well-Being of Communities in San Diego and Imperial Counties$142,261
The Conrad Prebys FoundationExpanding Organizational Capacity for Teen Programming Innovation$100,000
...and 7 more grants received

Personnel at Outside The Lens

NameTitleCompensation
Sarah BeckmanExecutive Director$109,970
Elisa ThomsonPast Past Ed$17,308
Ivy GordonBoard Chair$0
Dr. Bibhu MohantyBoard Treasurer$0
Leena GuptaPast Past Treasurer$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Outside The Lens

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$891,230
Program services$1,597,977
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$919
Total revenues$2,490,126

Form 990s for Outside The Lens

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-10-22990View PDF
2022-122023-11-14990View PDF
2021-122022-11-15990View PDF
2020-122021-11-15990View PDF
2019-122021-03-31990View PDF
...and 8 more Form 990s
Data update history
December 7, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
October 24, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $371,244 from The San Diego Foundation
February 4, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $15,000 from The MS Grumbacher Foundation
January 22, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
January 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 5 new personnel
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
HealthArts, cultural, and humanitiesHuman servicesChildrenDiseases and disorders
Characteristics
Receives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
125 14th St
San Diego, CA 92101
Metro area
San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
County
San Diego County, CA
Website URL
outsidethelens.org/ 
Phone
(858) 349-1142
IRS details
EIN
26-4832772
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2009
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A31: Film, Video
NAICS code, primary
512110: Motion Picture and Video Production
Parent/child status
Independent
California AB-488 details
AB 488 status
May Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes
Charity Registration status
Current - In Process
FTB status revoked
Not revoked
AG Registration Number
CT0157511
FTB Entity ID
3196846
AB 488 data last updated ("as-of") date
2025-01-15
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