Civic Intelligence

Sarita and Claire Wright Lucas

EIN 47-4686627 • 501(c)3 • Boston, MA

Profile

Primary exempt purpose the sarita and claire wright lucas foundation (scwlf) was created in 2015 to honor sarita wright lucas and her daughter, claire. The foundation, in recognition of sarita's integrity and passion for justice, supports african-american female law students who are committed to serving the public and pursuing careers in prosecution.

PO Box 171031Boston, MA 02117

saritaandclairefoundation.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

84th percentile

35%

Higher net margin than 84% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

80th percentile

28%

Faster asset growth than 80% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

88th percentile

72%

Faster revenue growth than 88% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets60th percentile

Assets

Up

$151,327

Up $33,074 (+28%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$151,327

Up $33,074 (+28%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin84th percentile

Revenue

Up

$95,183

Up $39,879 (+72%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$62,109

Down $25,229 (-29%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$33,074

Up $65,108 (+203%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth80th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2020: $144,681Liabilities 2020: $0Net Assets 2020: $144,6812020Assets 2021: $154,059Liabilities 2021: $0Net Assets 2021: $154,0592021Assets 2022: $147,944Net Assets 2022: $147,9442022Assets 2023: $118,253Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $118,2532023Assets 2024: $151,327Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $151,3272024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$151,327
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$151,327
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth88th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2020: $96,937Expenses 2020: $35,236Net Income 2020: $61,7012020Revenue 2021: $61,976Expenses 2021: $56,883Net Income 2021: $5,0932021Revenue 2022: $99,089Expenses 2022: $95,451Net Income 2022: $3,6382022Revenue 2023: $55,304Expenses 2023: $87,338Net Income 2023: -$32,0342023Revenue 2024: $95,183Expenses 2024: $62,109Net Income 2024: $33,0742024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$95,183
Expenses$62,109
Net Income$33,074
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$151,327
Liabilities
$0
Net assets
$151,327
Revenue
$95,183
Expenses
$62,109
Net income
$33,074
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.51$0.00$1.51$0.95$0.62$0.33
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.18$0.00$1.18$0.55$0.87$0.32
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.48$1.48$0.99$0.95$0.04
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.54$0.00$1.54$0.62$0.57$0.05
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.45$0.00$1.45$0.97$0.35$0.62
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 20, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$109,695
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

The sarita and claire wright lucas foundation (scwlf) was created in 2015 to honor sarita wright lucas and her daughter, claire. The foundation, in recognition of sarita's integrity and passion for justice, supports african american female law students who are committed to serving the public and pursuing careers in prosecution

Primary exempt purpose the sarita and claire wright lucas foundation (scwlf) was created in 2015 to honor sarita wright lucas and her daughter, claire. The foundation, in recognition of sarita's integrity and passion for justice, supports african-american female law students who are committed to serving the public and pursuing careers in prosecution.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SUFFOLK AND MIDDLESEX COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICES IN MASSACHUSETTS ESTABLISHED A PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIPPROGRAM CALLED "THE SARITA AND CLAIRE WRIGHT LUCAS FELLOWSHIP". THE SCWLF FELLOWSHIPS INCLUDE SUPERVISION, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, AND BUILDING ONE'S PROFESSIONAL NETWORK. THE PROGRAM AIMS TO ENSURE THAT RISING 3L AFRICAN-AMERICAN FEMALE LAW STUDENTS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS ARE ABLE TO GAIN SUBSTANTIVE WORK AND MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCE IN DEPARTMENTS OF JUSTICE. EACH FELLOW RECEIVES A STIPEND FOR THE SUMMER FELLOWSHIP. THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM HAS THREE COMPONENTS: PAID SUMMER FELLOWSHIP WITH THE SUFFOLK OR MIDDLESEX COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICES, MENTORSHIP, AND OUTREACH.FELLOWSHIP/INTERNSHIP: IN OUR SUMMER FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, WE WILL SUPPORT AFRICAN-AMERICAN FEMALE LAW STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE SECOND YEAR OR ARE IN THEIR THIRD YEAR OF LAW SCHOOL. FELLOWS WILL WORK IN THE COURTS ALONGSIDE PROSECUTORS GAINING REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE AND AN UNDERSTANDING OF HOW THEY CAN MAKE ADIFFERENCE. PREFERENCE FOR FELLOWSHIPS WILL BE GIVEN TO STUDENTS FROM THE SUFFOLK LAW SCHOOL. FELLOWSHIPS WILL BE OPEN TO STUDENTS FROM OTHER AREA LAW SCHOOLS ASPARTNERSHIPS ARE DEVELOPED. MENTORSHIP: THE SCWLF FELLOWS WILL RECEIVE MENTORSHIP IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY OFFICES WHERE THEY INTERN FOR THE SUMMER. MENTORS WILL SUPPORT THE LAW STUDENTS DURING THEIR INTERNSHIPS, CHECK IN WITH THEM ON A REGULAR BASIS ASTHEY ASSIST AS INTERNS IN THE COURTS, ANSWER QUESTIONS, ADDRESS CONCERNS AND PROVIDE CAREER GUIDANCE. OUTREACH/PUBLIC EDUCATION: THE FOUNDATION WILL UNDERTAKE A PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN TO INFORM THE LAW STUDENT COMMUNITY AT AREA COLLEGES OF THEIMPORTANT ROLE THAT PROSECUTORS PLAY IN SUPPORTING A FAIR CRIMINAL JUSTICE.FOUNDATION STAFF WILL DISSEMINATE RESEARCH REPORTS, ARTICLES, AND OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT PROSECUTION AND POST THESE MATERIALS ON THEIR WEBSITE. IN ADDITION, THEFOUNDATION WILL ARRANGE FOR SPEAKERS FOR AT LEAST THREE EVENTS TO TALK WITH STUDENTS IN THEIR FIRST, SECOND, OR THIRD YEARS OF LAW SCHOOL ABOUT PROSECUTORS' ROLES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES.$0$24,000
THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: LAW SCHOOL DEBT IS WELL DOCUMENTED. WHAT'S NOT SO WELL KNOWN IS THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO PREPARE FOR THE BAR EXAM. IN ADDITION TO THE COST OF A PREP COURSE AT ABOUT $5,000, MANY RECENT GRADUATES MUST TAKE OUT PERSONAL LOANS TO COVER LIVINGEXPENSE AS THEY TAKE ON THE FULL-TIME, UNPAID WORK OF PREPARING FOR THE EXAM. UNLIKE MANY LAW GRADUATES WHO HEAD TO A PRIVATE PRACTICE,THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO WORK FOR PUBLICAGENCIES ARE ON THEIR OWN FINANCIALLY TO PREP FOR THE BAR EXAM. THOSE UP-FRONT INITIAL COSTS ARE STEEP ENOUGH TO STEER PEOPLE AWAY FROM PUBLIC SECTOR WORK. THE SCWLF AWARDS $5,000 SCHOLARSHIPS TO AFRICAN-AMERICAN FEMALE LAW STUDENTS FOR BAR APPLICATION AND PREPARATION. THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMALSO OFFERS A $5000 INCENTIVE FOR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS WHO SECURE EMPLOYMENT AS PROSECUTORS. WE HAVE AWARDED NUMEROUS SCHOLARSHIPS SINCE OUR INCEPTION IN 2015.$0$20,000
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay81st percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
NINA WRIGHT ADJETEYDirector-$0--
MATTHEW FRAWLEYDirector-$0--
JOANNE HILFERTYDirector-$0--
ANNEMARIE PUITDirector-$0--
MARY L REEDDirector-$0--
ERICK TYRONEDirector-$0--
BETHANY SEROTADirector-$0--
MARISA TAGLIARENIDirector-$0--
WANDA GEERPresidentPT$0--
ANTONIO LUCASVice President-$0--
KWAMENA AIDOOTreasurer-$0--
ADAM GEERClerk-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Sarita and Claire Wright Lucas
EIN
47-4686627
Phone
6176993833
Address
PO BOX 171031, BOSTON, MA 02117

Signing Officer

Name
Wanda Geer
Title
President
Phone
6176993833
Signed
2025-10-20
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Plante & Moran Pllc
Address
401 EDGEWATER PLACE SUITE 300, WAKEFIELD, MA 01880-6208
Preparer
Jody K Booth
Phone
7812459999
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 4 - Other Investment Income

“Description: dividends. Amount: 647.”

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 10 - Grants and Similar Amounts Paid

“Activity classification: scholarships/grants paid. Grantee name: various recipients. Grantee relationship: none. Property description: cash. Amount given: 44,000.”

Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16 - Other Expenses

“Description: website hosting. Amount: 261. Description: advertising. Amount: 2,371. Description: payroll processing costs. Amount: 808. Description: travel. Amount: 43. Description: office supplies. Amount: 375. Total to form 990-ez, line 16: 3,858.”

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IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ACTIVITY CLASSIFICATION: SCHOLARSHIPS/GRANTS PAID. GRANTEE NAME: VARIOUS RECIPIENTS. GRANTEE RELATIONSHIP: NONE. PROPERTY DESCRIPTION: CASH. AMOUNT GIVEN: 44,000.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2DESCRIPTION: WEBSITE HOSTING. AMOUNT: 261. DESCRIPTION: ADVERTISING. AMOUNT: 2,371. DESCRIPTION: PAYROLL PROCESSING COSTS. AMOUNT: 808. DESCRIPTION: TRAVEL. AMOUNT: 43. DESCRIPTION: OFFICE SUPPLIES. AMOUNT: 375. TOTAL TO FORM 990-EZ, LINE 16: 3,858.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 4 - OTHER INVESTMENT INCOME
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc1FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 10 - GRANTS AND SIMILAR AMOUNTS PAID
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc2FORM 990-EZ, PART I, LINE 16 - OTHER EXPENSES
TransferPrsnlBnftContractsDecl/DeclarationDesc0THE ORGANIZATION DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, RECEIVE ANY FUNDS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, TO PAY PREMIUMS ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.THE ORGANIZATION, DID NOT, DURING THE YEAR, PAY ANY PREMIUMS, DIRECTLY,OR INDIRECTLY, ON A PERSONAL BENEFIT CONTRACT.
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ReturnHeader/PreparerPersonGrp/PreparerPersonNm0JODY K BOOTH
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ReturnHeader/TaxPeriodEndDt02024-12-31
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