Lawrence Schools Foundation
- Assets
- $2.7m
- Revenue
- $1.6m
- Investments
- $1.9m
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Lawrence, KS
- Founding
- 06/1986
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 48-1016950
Organization Overview
Lawrence Schools Foundation is located in Lawrence, KS. The organization was established in 1986. According to its NTEE Classification (B20) the organization is classified as: Elementary & Secondary Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lawrence Schools Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2020, Lawrence Schools Foundation generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 23.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $867.0k during the year ending 12/2020. While expenses have increased by 13.6% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ENRICHING THE EDUCATION PROVIDED TO ALL STUDENTS IN THE LAWRENCE PUBLIC SCHOOL SYSTEM.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCHOOL ASSISTANCE GRANTS - NEEDS BASED GRANTS FOR SCHOOLS. DISTRICT WIDE PROGRAM SUPPORT - GRANTS MADE UPON REQUEST BY AUTHORIZED DISTRICT ADMINISTRATORS FROM RESTRICTED FUNDS ESTABLISHED FOR VARIOUS DISTRICT PROGRAMS, INCLUDING SCHOOL SPECIFIC PROGRAMS.TEACHER INNOVATION GRANT PROGRAM - PROVIDE GRANTS TO TEACHERS FOR INNOVATIVE CLASSROOM/SCHOOL PROGRAMS AND PROJECTS
EARLY CHILDHOOD READINESS PROGRAM - PROVIDE SUPPORT OF PRE-K CLASSROOMS FOR APPROXIMATELY 75 AT-RISK FOUR YEAR OLDS.
SCHOLARSHIPS - PROVIDE AWARDS FOR GRADUATING SENIORS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Dena Johnston Exec. Director | Officer | 45 | $81,222 |
Jennifer Berquist Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Rob Gillespie Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Lindsey Slater Past President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Christopher Anderson President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Kate White Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $20,351 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,437,480 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,457,831 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $54,597 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $50,887 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$2,546 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,560,769 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $595,648 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $83,165 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $78,803 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,760 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $41,509 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $18,308 |
| Payroll taxes | $0 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $8,312 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $15,042 |
| Fees for services: Other | $4,428 |
| Advertising and promotion | $941 |
| Office expenses | $5,443 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $2,027 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $1,461 |
| All other expenses | $3,714 |
| Total functional expenses | $867,036 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $761,042 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $1,939,945 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,700,987 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $63,093 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $63,093 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $613,698 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,024,196 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,700,987 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Lawrence Schools Foundation has recieved totaling $176,510.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Douglas County Community Foundation Lawrence, KS PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $86,486 |
Debby Durham Family Foundation Omaha, NE PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING FUNDS | $70,000 |
Goldman Sachs Philanthropy Fund New York, NY PURPOSE: EDUCATION | $10,000 |
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Education | $10,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $24 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $1,865,726 |
| Earnings | $253,313 |
| Admin Expense | $31,746 |
| Net Contributions | $1,720,098 |
| Other Expense | $703,723 |
| Grants | $76,762 |
| Ending Balance | $3,026,906 |
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Graland Country Day Denver, CO | $34,468,964 | $24,500,410 |
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Hope Educational & Research Center St Louis, MO | $196,443,117 | $45,382,338 |
Association Of Christian Schools International Colorado Springs, CO | $18,742,731 | $17,834,465 |
University Academy Kansas City, MO | $4,761,090 | $14,511,451 |
Missouri Military Academy Mexico, MO | $77,413,966 | $15,231,953 |
Cheyenne Mountain Charter Academy Colorado Springs, CO | $6,874,430 | $14,641,481 |