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.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 4 reported individuals · Filing year 2024
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
Chief Operating Officer 10th to 25th percentile | $76k $80k |
Managing Editor Officer (Unspecified) | $75k $80k |
Founder/director Director (Operational) 25th percentile to median | $74k $78k |
Deputy Editor/reporter Board Member Median to 75th percentile | $65k $69k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 6 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE LENS equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Up 1%
from 2023
From $75k in 2023 to $76k in 2024.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the South region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Chief Operating Officer pay rose 5% from 2023 to 2024, while revenue fell 6%.
- Director (Operational) pay rose 7% from 2023 to 2024.
- Board Member pay rose 5% from 2023 to 2024.
Pay for the position itself, not any one person. The officeholder may have changed between 2023 and 2024.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about THE LENS
What does the Chief Operating Officer of THE LENS earn?
In 2024, the Chief Operating Officer of THE LENS received $75,815 in total compensation. This pay is in the bottom quarter for Chief Operating Officer roles among Education organizations nationwide, above the lowest 10% of comparable filings. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Operating Officer pay at THE LENS compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations nationwide, the 2024 pay of the Chief Operating Officer at THE LENS falls between the 10th and 25th percentiles. In 2024, the highest total compensation at THE LENS equaled 12% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are THE LENS's revenue and expenses?
In 2024, THE LENS reported $651k in total revenue and $641k in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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