WILLIAM A LAWSON INSTITUTE FOR PEACE AND PROSPERITY (EIN 760496051) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

1996

Legal Domicile

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.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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

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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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

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

$145,310

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

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

WILLIAM A LAWSON INSTITUTE FOR PEACE AND PROSPERITY