WILLIAM A LAWSON INSTITUTE FOR PEACE AND PROSPERITY

EIN: 760496051 501(c)(3) Community Improvement

HOUSTON, TX

Total Revenue
$7,372,947
Total Expenses
$4,478,545
Total Assets
$14,991,398
Net Assets
$12,340,675
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1996
Legal Domicile
TX
Phone
7137413600
Tax Period
2024-07-01 to 2025-06-30

WILLIAM A LAWSON INSTITUTE FOR PEACE AND PROSPERITY, founded in 1996, is a community nonprofit in the Community Improvement sector that reported $7.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 78% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $2.9M, a strong 39% operating margin.

Mission

THE WILLIAM A. LAWSON INSTITUTE FOR PEACE AND PROSPERITY TARGETS THREE SEGMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY WITH SERVICES THAT BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN THE POWERFUL AND THE POWERLESS - CHILDREN, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND SENIORS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,993,071

THE LAWSON ACADEMY OPERATES TWO SINGLE GENDER MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUSES (ONE FOR GIRLS AND ONE FOR BOYS) LOCATED AT 5052 SCOTT STREET, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77004. THE ACADEMY SERVES PRIMARILY LOW-INCOME...

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THE LAWSON ACADEMY OPERATES TWO SINGLE GENDER MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUSES (ONE FOR GIRLS AND ONE FOR BOYS) LOCATED AT 5052 SCOTT STREET, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77004. THE ACADEMY SERVES PRIMARILY LOW-INCOME STUDENTS AND PROVIDES THREE FREE MEALS DAILY TO ALL STUDENTS. INSTRUCTION IS DELIVERED THROUGH CORE CONTENT (MATH, ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES) DELIVERED IN TWO OR THREE CLASSES DAILY. MATH, MATH SOLUTIONS AND MATH ENRICHMENT ARE THREE STAND-ALONE CLASSES TO BRING STUDENTS UP TWO OR MORE GRADE LEVELS PER YEAR. ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS IS COMPLEMENTED WITH READ 180 TO INCREASE READING LEXILE LEVELS BY TWO OR MORE GRADES PER YEAR. EVERYTHING AT THE ACADEMY IS TAILORED TO MEET THE STUDENT ON HIS/HER CURRENT LEVEL AND MEASURE GROWTH TO ENABLE STUDENTS TO SUCCEED.

Program 2
Expenses: $908,439 Revenue: $582,368

WALIPP SENIOR RESIDENCE OPENED IN 2005 TO ADDRESS THE HOUSING PLIGHT OF SENIORS WHO DESIRE A SAFE AND COMFORTABLE COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE. WE ACHIEVED FULL OCCUPANCY OF OUR 50 UNITS (42...

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WALIPP SENIOR RESIDENCE OPENED IN 2005 TO ADDRESS THE HOUSING PLIGHT OF SENIORS WHO DESIRE A SAFE AND COMFORTABLE COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE. WE ACHIEVED FULL OCCUPANCY OF OUR 50 UNITS (42 2-BEDROOM/2BATHROOM AND 8 1-BEDROOM/1-BATHROOM) IN 2007 AND MAINTAINED HIGH OCCUPANCY RATES FOR THESE SAFE AND COMFORTABLE UNITS. PARTNERHSIP WITH THE HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENTS' BLUE STAR PROGRAMS INSURES A DRUG-FREE/CRIME-FREE FACILITY THAT RIVALS THE CITY'S FINEST LIVING ESTABLISHMENTS. TODAY, AGENCY MANAGEMENT MAINTAINS AN ACTIVE WAIT LIST AND 51% OF THE UNITS ARE OFFERED AT BELOW-THE-MARKET-RENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF LOW-INCOME SENIORS. ON-CAMPUS BEAUTY AND BARBER SERVICES ALONG WITH EFFECTIVE PROGRAMMING ENABLE OUR RESIDENTS TO ENJOY FELLOWSHIP AND COMRADERIE MINUTES AWAY FROM THE MEDICAL CENTER, DOWNTOWN AND LOCAL EVENTS.WE ARE NOT JUST MANAGING AN APARTMENT BUILDING, WE HAVE CREATED A VIABLE AND NURTURING COMMUNITY: ONE WITH MOVIE & GAME NIGHTS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION, LEGAL DOCUMENT AND TAX PREPARATION, WEEKLY BIBLE STUDIES, AND COMMUNITY PARTIES THAT ENGAGE THE RESIDENTS IN FUN AND REWARDING EXPERIENCES.

Program 3

WALIPP PUBLIC DEFENDER - WALIPP LED THE ADVOCACY EFFORTS BEFORE THE HARRIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT TO CONFIRM ALEX BUNIN AS CHIEF PUBLIC DEFENDER, THE FIRST IN OUR COUNTY'S HISTORY. THE OFFICE OF...

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WALIPP PUBLIC DEFENDER - WALIPP LED THE ADVOCACY EFFORTS BEFORE THE HARRIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT TO CONFIRM ALEX BUNIN AS CHIEF PUBLIC DEFENDER, THE FIRST IN OUR COUNTY'S HISTORY. THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER STEPS IN WHEN AN ACCUSED PERSON CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER. MR. BUNIN'S APPOINTMENT, MADE POSSIBLE AS A RESULT OF THE EFFORTS OF THE WALIPP AND RELIGIOUS LEADERS OF ALL FAITHS, MARKED A MAJOR IMPROVEMENT IN THE SYSTEM OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE FOR HOUSTON'S INDIGENT POPULATION.THE CLERGY COALITION, WHICH INCLUDES REV. BILL LAWSON, RABBI SAM KARFF AND ARCHBISHOP JOSEPH FIORENZA, SEEKS ALTERNATIVES TO SAFELY REDUCE THE OVERINCARCERATION OF LOW-LEVEL, NONVIOLENT OFFENDERS AND TO SUPPORT INDIGENT DEFENSE.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $2,994,562
Program Service Revenue $582,368
Investment Income $66,023
Other Revenue $3,729,994
TOTAL REVENUE $7,372,947

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,468,994
Fundraising Expenses $12,105
Program Expenses $3,901,510
Other Expenses $3,009,551
TOTAL EXPENSES $4,478,545

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $7,372,947 $4,139,329 +0.8%
Expenses $4,478,545 $3,670,072 +0.2%
Net Income $2,894,402 $469,257 +5.2%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
37
Volunteers
18

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
1
$145,310
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
YOLANDA SMITH DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIC GOODIE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARY RAMOS CHAIR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERENCE FREDERICK DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRYCE KENNARD DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHAVON CARR DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHAMP WARREN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VERNON LEWIS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHERYL LAWSON EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 60.00
Officer
$145,310 $0 $145,310
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $7,372,947 $4,478,545 $14,991,398 $2,894,402
2024 $4,139,329 $3,670,072 $12,957,875 $469,257
2023 $3,363,457 $3,312,167 $12,455,007 $51,290
2022 $3,692,985 $4,008,504 $12,461,470 $-315,519
2021 $4,013,812 $2,810,211 $12,474,788 $1,203,601
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