Lens on Life Project
Lens on Life Project is a nonprofit organization, based in New York, NY. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $70K in total assets.
Lens on Life Project at a glance
- Total assets
- $69,841
- +3.6% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $109,605
- +24.6% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $107,154
- +5.3% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lens on Life Project funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 2 grants totaling $41K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Camme-USA Blue Lake, CA | Congolese youth photo training | $40,474 |
| Questscope LTD Minneapolis, MN | Jordan youth center photo training | $871 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $69,841 | $109,605 | $107,154 | — | — | — | — |
| 2023 | $67,390 | $87,945 | $101,731 | — | — | — | — |
| 2022 | $81,176 | $93,183 | $105,872 | — | — | — | — |
| 2021 | $93,865 | $105,483 | $73,892 | — | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $62,274 | $65,220 | $49,515 | $41,345 | 2 | $52 | $1,928 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lens on Life Project is led by Dennis Powers, President on every filing since 2020; none of the 5 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Dennis Powers
President
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Andrew Vahab
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Jack Powers
Secretary
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Sam Powers
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
20 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Trevor Gordon
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Lens on Life Project
How large is Lens on Life Project?
Lens on Life Project reported $70K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $110K.
Where does Lens on Life Project operate?
Lens on Life Project has awarded grants in California, Minnesota.
What is Lens on Life Project's EIN?
Lens on Life Project's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 47-4587281. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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