Civic Intelligence

Lawrence Foundation

EIN 48-1154459 • 501(c)3 • Lawrence, KS

Profile

To support programs & projects to improve the economic and scientific understanding in the area served by the lawrence chamber of commerce.

718 New Hampshire StreetLawrence, KS 66044

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Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-assets requires both liabilities and assets on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

Score unavailable

No value available

Liabilities-to-revenue requires both liabilities and revenue on the latest valid filing.

Source year 2024

Net Margin

16th percentile

-39%

Higher net margin than 16% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

18th percentile

-48%

Faster asset growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

50th percentile

-0.8%

Faster revenue growth than 50% of similar nonprofits.

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

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / AssetsScore unavailable

Assets

Down

$29,144

Down $26,908 (-48%) from 2023

Liabilities

-

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

Down

$29,144

Down $26,908 (-48%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / RevenueScore unavailableNet Margin16th percentile

Revenue

Down

$68,642

Down $523 (-0.8%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$95,550

Up $52,237 (+121%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$26,908

Down $52,760 (-204%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth18th percentile

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

$100K$50K$0Assets 2012: $80,936Liabilities 2012: $13,7612012Assets 2022: $30,200Net Assets 2022: $30,2002022Assets 2023: $56,052Net Assets 2023: $56,0522023Assets 2024: $29,144Net Assets 2024: $29,1442024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$29,144
Liabilities-
Net Assets$29,144
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth50th percentile

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

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2012: $32,328Expenses 2012: $19,986Net Income 2012: $12,3422012Revenue 2022: $100,200Expenses 2022: $74,800Net Income 2022: $25,4002022Revenue 2023: $69,165Expenses 2023: $43,313Net Income 2023: $25,8522023Revenue 2024: $68,642Expenses 2024: $95,550Net Income 2024: -$26,9082024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$68,642
Expenses$95,550
Net Income-$26,908
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

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

Open filing
Assets
$29,144
Liabilities
-
Net assets
$29,144
Revenue
$68,642
Expenses
$95,550
Net income
-$26,908
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.29$0.29$0.69$0.96$0.27
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.56$0.56$0.69$0.43$0.26
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.30$0.30$1.00$0.75$0.25
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.81$0.14$0.32$0.20$0.12
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 10, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$68,642
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To support programs & projects to improve the economic and scientific understanding in the area served by the lawrence chamber of commerce.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Support of Economic Development Corporation of Lawrence and Douglas County for theRising Together capital campaign. The Rising Together campaign is a 5-year plan to promote and encourage economic growth in key areas of the Lawrence and Douglas County community. These key areas are job creation, entrepreneurship, workforce and housing and land development with a focus on needs for talent and continuing to have inclusive economic development.$87,000$87,000
Support of Lawrence Chamber of Commerce for its Leadership Lawrence program. Leadership Lawrence is a professional development program that provides participants first-hand exposure to the inner workings of Lawrence and Douglas County. Leadership Lawrence's mission is to make connections through personal and professional growth to engage, inspire and strengthen our community.$8,548$8,548
Support of Chamber programming--
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay84th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
RUSS JOHNSONChair-$0--
AMY KELLYDirector-$0--
BONNIE LOWECEO-$0--
KATHY GERSTNERSecretary-$0--
KATE CHINNVice President-$0--
KEN HITETreasurer-$0--
BOBBY FLORYDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Lawrence Foundation
EIN
48-1154459
Phone
7858654411
Address
718 New Hampshire Street, Lawrence, KS 66044

Signing Officer

Name
Bonnie Lowe
Title
CEO
Signed
2025-11-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Kindred CPA LLC
Address
4910 Corporate Centre Dr Ste 210, Lawrence, KS 66047
Preparer
Kenneth R Hite CPA
Phone
7858428844
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.1

“| Donee's Name: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION | Donee's Address: 718 NEW HAMPSHIRE ST LAWRENCE KS 66044 | Relationship of Donee: RELATED | Cash Amount Given: $87000”

Grants and Similar Amounts Paid In Excess of $5,000.2

“| Donee's Name: LAWRENCE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE | Donee's Address: 718 NEW HAMPSHIRE ST LAWRENCE KS 66044 | Relationship of Donee: RELATED | Cash Amount Given: $8548”

Other Expenses.1

“BANK FEES $2”

Changes to Organizing or Governing Documents

“Minor edits to bring documents into compliance with current place of business and staff titles.”

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