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EIN 99-0696180

Black Lens

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
Unknown
City
Spokane
State
Washington
Year formed
2025
Most recent tax filings
2025-12-01
NTEE code, primary
A33: Printing, Publishing
Description
The Black Lens publishes and distributes an independent newspaper dedicated to all aspects of the Black community in Eastern Washington, using stories, information, and shared experiences to expand awareness, build bridges, and elevate Black voices. Through print, digital, and other platforms, The Black Lens provides accessible journalism that fosters understanding, equity, and community connection. Our mission is to serve as a voice and agent of change for the Black Community using stories, information, and shared experiences to expand awareness and build bridges for everyone to thrive.
Total revenues
$177,450
2025
Total expenses
$122,358
2025
Total assets
$92,375
2025
Num. employees
n/a

Financials for Black Lens

RevenuesFYE 12/2025
Total grants, contributions, etc.$144,695
Program services$32,755
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$177,450

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Data update history
August 6, 2026
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2025
July 26, 2026
Updated personnel
Identified 6 new personnel
July 25, 2026
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
October 11, 2025
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
October 1, 2025
Posted financials
Added Form 990N for fiscal year 2024
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMedia and communications organizationsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesHuman rightsAfrican Americans
Characteristics
Legally formed as corporationState / local levelTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
502 E Boone Ave Ad43
Spokane, WA 99258
Metro area
Spokane-Spokane Valley, WA
County
Spokane County, WA
Website URL
blacklensnews.com/ 
Phone
(509) 828-7719
IRS details
EIN
99-0696180
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
2025
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A33: Printing, Publishing
NAICS code, primary
5111: Newspaper, Periodical, Book, and Directory Publishers
Parent/child status
Independent
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