Lawrence Hall

“The external accounting firm prepares the Form 990 based on information provided by the organization. The Chief Financial Officer of the Agency completes a thorough review of the Form 990 and approves a draft filing to be distributed to all Trustees for questions and comments. Feedback is required within five days of distribution. Once all inquiries are resolved and any necessary changes are made, the Form 990 is finalized and filed with the Internal Revenue Service.”

“The Agency maintains an Ethical Conduct Policy, which includes provisions specifically addressing Conflicts of Interest. On an annual basis, the President of the Board of Trustees formally presents the Ethical Conduct Policy at a Board of Trustees meeting and distributes the policy to each Trustee along with a disclosure form that the Trustee must sign and return disclosing any conflicts of interest. In addition, the Personnel Committee and the Review Committee of the Board, both charged with Excess Benefit Transaction Review, meet annually to review Trustee conflict of interest statements and to disclose Agency operations with executive management to ensure that any such activities are being appropriately reported and approved. The Conflict of Interest policy as described here applies to all Board members. Any person with a conflict of interest is prohibited from participating in deliberations or actions surrounding any applicable transactions.”

“The Review Committee, composed of the Chairman, President, and President-elect of the Board of Trustees of the Agency and the Chairman of the Personnel Committee, will review and approve the compensation arrangements for disqualified persons (voting members of LH'S Board of Trustees, Chief Executive Officer, Executive Vice President-Program, Executive Vice President-Finance, Executive Vice President-Administration, any individual/entity that contributes in excess of 2% of the organization's annual contribution (significant contributor)) on an annual basis in conjunction with annual salary adjustments or more frequently, as needed, in conjunction with any other proposed compensation transactions. Such review and approval will be conducted in advance of implementation of the compensation adjustment. Such review and approval will be based on comparable compensation data relevant to the disqualified person's position and function with the Agency. Such review and approval will be appropriately documented as a matter of record in the minutes for the Review Committee meeting at which the review takes place.”

“The organization currently makes its annual financial statements available to the public by posting on the Agency's website. Governing documents and the Conflict of Interest policy are not posted on the website but would be provided upon request. All documents are made available pursuant to the disclosure requirements of section 6104(d).”

“In FY20, the Lawrence Hall continuum of care offered results-oriented treatment and therapeutic services to over 440 youth and families throughout the Foster Care, Residential Treatment and Older Adolescent Programs. Youth and their families access evidence-based results-oriented treatment programs and supportive services including mental and behavioral health care, medical and wellness services, therapeutic recreation and expressive therapies (art, music, pet therapy, and horticulture) services, family therapy and case management, civic engagement and volunteerism, LGBT support services, and spiritual development. Our service model offered in a stable and caring environment, addresses trauma, promotes attachment and bonding, and supports the family connection while teaching youth the self-management skills necessary in order to live successful, independent lives.”

“In FY20 Lawrence Hall Therapeutic Day School (Chicago Campus) educated 85 students with emotional challenges, behavioral disorders and learning disabilities that inhibit success in their local public-school settings. A rigorous curriculum aligned with the Illinois Common Core Standards, combined with the Classroom Community Model (an evidence-based affective education program) allows students to achieve academic progress while learning the self-regulation and pro-skills they need to be successful beyond the school walls. In FY20 there was an 80% attendance rate and a 100% graduation rate. All Therapeutic Day School Teachers hold special education certification and over 60% have a master's degree. Lawrence Hall School has been accredited by Cognia formally AdvancED for over thirty years. It has been recognized for its exceptional dedication, commitment, and achievement in the field of special education.”

“In FY20 the Workforce Development Program (Project Work) continued to grow its efforts to prepare young adults to enter the workforce and engage in prosocial behaviors. The portfolio of services in Project Work continues to grow, to include MY TIME, One Summer Chicago, Summer Youth Employment Program, Chicagoability, Mentoring, Ready to Achieve Mentoring Program, Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, Illinois Youth Investment Program, HOPES, Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention and After School Matters. These programs are funded through a variety of City, State and Federal Grants. Through these different programs Lawrence Hall provides case management, expungement services, job readiness, mentoring, youth employment, restorative justice and therapy to young adults. Additionally, Lawrence Hall hosts a community based anti-violence coalition and hosts a weekly meal service for community members. Through these programs we served an additional 487 youth.”

“Pension-Related Changes -428,765. Decrease in Value of Beneficial Interest -259,183.”