Civic Intelligence

Explore Lawrence Inc

EIN 81-0892936 • 501(c)6 • Lawrence, KS

Profile

To broadly market the area as a year round visitor destination, thereby positively impacting the region's economy by retaining and attracting visitors to the city of lawrence and douglas county, kansas.

200 W 9th StLawrence, KS 66044

www.unmistakablylawrence.com

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

42nd percentile

0.10x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 42% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

35th percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 35% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

71st percentile

12%

Higher net margin than 71% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

90th percentile

30%

Faster asset growth than 90% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

78th percentile

20%

Faster revenue growth than 78% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)6 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$1,154,360

Up $267,747 (+30%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$119,171

Up $72,643 (+156%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$1,035,189

Up $195,104 (+23%) from 2023

Revenue

Up

$1,567,846

Up $258,443 (+20%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,372,742

Up $144,389 (+12%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

$195,104

Up $114,054 (+141%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2016: $129,427Liabilities 2016: $11,298Net Assets 2016: $118,1292016Assets 2017: $226,272Liabilities 2017: $12,720Net Assets 2017: $213,5522017Assets 2018: $365,369Liabilities 2018: $9,995Net Assets 2018: $355,3742018Assets 2019: $417,415Liabilities 2019: $27,483Net Assets 2019: $389,9322019Assets 2020: $446,975Liabilities 2020: $153,262Net Assets 2020: $293,7132020Assets 2021: $871,359Liabilities 2021: $179,412Net Assets 2021: $691,9472021Assets 2022: $1,035,770Liabilities 2022: $276,735Net Assets 2022: $759,0352022Assets 2023: $886,613Liabilities 2023: $46,528Net Assets 2023: $840,0852023Assets 2024: $1,154,360Liabilities 2024: $119,171Net Assets 2024: $1,035,1892024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$1,154,360
Liabilities$119,171
Net Assets$1,035,189

Operations Trend

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2016: $1,048,972Expenses 2016: $980,843Net Income 2016: $68,1292016Revenue 2017: $1,061,619Expenses 2017: $966,196Net Income 2017: $95,4232017Revenue 2018: $1,127,466Expenses 2018: $985,644Net Income 2018: $141,8222018Revenue 2019: $1,215,679Expenses 2019: $1,181,121Net Income 2019: $34,5582019Revenue 2020: $1,023,195Expenses 2020: $1,119,414Net Income 2020: -$96,2192020Revenue 2021: $1,139,183Expenses 2021: $740,949Net Income 2021: $398,2342021Revenue 2022: $1,058,681Expenses 2022: $991,593Net Income 2022: $67,0882022Revenue 2023: $1,309,403Expenses 2023: $1,228,353Net Income 2023: $81,0502023Revenue 2024: $1,567,846Expenses 2024: $1,372,742Net Income 2024: $195,1042024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,567,846
Expenses$1,372,742
Net Income$195,104

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Jun 10, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.1
Gross Receipts
$1,573,214
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To broadly market the area as a year round visitor destination, thereby positively impacting the region's economy by retaining and attracting visitors to the city of lawrence and douglas county.

To promote the economy of lawrence and douglas county, kansas through interpretation of the area's heritage and promotion of tourism.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$430,416$609,898▲ $179,482
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$357,174$452,600▲ $95,426
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$80,380$75,021▼ $5,359
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$15,543$7,740▼ $7,803
Accounts Receivable-$6,000-
Other Notes and Loans Receivable, Net-$0-
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$0-
Receivable From Disqualified Prsn-$0-
Receivables From Officers Etc-$0-
Investments Other Securities-$0-
Investments Program Related-$0-
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities-$0-
Intangible Assets-$0-
Inventories for Sale or Use-$0-
Total Assets$886,613$1,154,360▲ $267,747
Other Assets Total$3,100$3,101▲ $1
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$25,421$86,215▲ $60,794
Other Liabilities$21,107$32,956▲ $11,849
Total Liabilities$46,528$119,171▲ $72,643
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$840,085$1,035,189▲ $195,104
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$840,085$1,035,189▲ $195,104
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$886,613$1,154,360▲ $267,747

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$75,021$32,153$107,174
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Kimberlee AnspachCFOFT$99,425$99,425

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Drew GaschlerChairman
Heidi ChampagneVice Chair
Anthea ScouffasCultural
Kirk GoodmanEvent Mngmt
Amber SellersEx-officio
Andrew HoltEx-officio
Luis RuizEx-officio
Margann BennetEx-officio
Heather SchullHotel
Emily PetersonTourism
Tina TourtillottTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,527,338
Program Service Revenue
$25,333
Investment Income
$13,276
Other Revenue
$1,899
All Other Contributions
$25,338
Change in Net Assets
$195,104
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$859,293
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$513,449
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Advertising$549,103--$549,103
Other Salaries and Wages$323,793--$323,793
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$99,425--$99,425
Information Technology$82,171--$82,171
Occupancy$80,706--$80,706
Office Expenses$39,415$6,662-$46,077
Other Employee Benefits$37,992--$37,992
Payroll Taxes---$34,371
Travel$33,838--$33,838
Pension Plan Contributions$17,868--$17,868
Fees for Services Accounting$8,040$5,360-$13,400
Insurance$11,285--$11,285
Depreciation Depletion$5,359--$5,359
Other Expenses$2,539$2,486-$2,486
Fees for Services Legal$2,070--$2,070
All Other Expenses$594--$594
Total Functional Expenses$1,318,117$20,254$0$1,372,742
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Insider Transactions and Loans

Loans and Receivables

Line ItemBeginningEndChange
Receivables from Disqualified Persons-$0-
Receivables from Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees-$0-
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Accr Payroll$11,185
US Bank Cc$9,722
Accr Payroll Taxes$8,083
401k Payable$3,802
Sales Tax Payable$164
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
No
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

No review was or will be conducted.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

No documents available to the public.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 11B-Organization'S Process to Review Form 990

The organization's 990 will be provided to all board members after being filed.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 12C - Enforcement of Conflicts Policy

The organization regularly reminds board members of the conflict of interest policy.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 15B - Compensation Process for Officers

Compensation for all officers/key employees is reviewed by Board of Directors.

Form 990, Part VI, Line 19-Governing Documents Disclosure Explanation

Form 990 and Form 990T available upon request within 30 daydays of written request submission.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Explore Lawrence Inc
EIN
81-0892936
Phone
7858565282
Address
200 W 9TH ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66044

Signing Officer

Name
Kimberlee Anspach
Title
CFO
Signed
2025-06-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Kimberlee Anspach
Formed
2016
Voting Board Members
12
Independent Board Members
12
Employees
11
Volunteers
11

Preparer

Firm
Phoenix Tax and Accounting Inc
Address
4311 W 6th St Ste D, Lawrence, KS 66049
Preparer
Christina Terfler CPA
Phone
7855920552
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part III, Line 4A - First Accomplishment

Organization Purpose*Execute strategic and effective sales, marketing and service plans in place at all times*Provide world-class distination information and services*Increase the transient guest tax fund by attracting conventions, associations, corporations, sporting events and other business and leisure travelers for overnight stay.*Grow recognition as area's destination marketing and management leader*Attract generous, uncontested funding available for destination marketing and development activities*Display leadership and management which is visionary, dynamic and effective*Forge great relationships with area hoteliers to assist with increasing their overall lodging business and provide assistance when needed to attract groups to their properties.*Create a highly motivating and productive work environment*Recruit professional staff comprised of highly motivated and productive individuals

Form 990, Part III, Line 4D - All Other Accomplishments

Organization Purpose*Execute strategic and effective sales, marketing and service plans in place at all times*Provide world-class distination information and services*Increase the transient guest tax fund by attracting conventions, associations, corporations, sporting events and other business and leisure travelers for overnight stay.*Grow recognition as area's destination marketing and management leader*Attract generous, uncontested funding available for destination marketing and development activities*Display leadership and management which is visionary, dynamic and effective*Forge great relationships with area hoteliers to assist with increasing their overall lodging business and provide assistance when needed to attract groups to their properties.*Create a highly motivating and productive work environment*Recruit professional staff comprised of highly motivated and productive individuals

Form 990, PartVI, Line 15A-Compensation Process for Top Official

Compensation of all officers is reviewed by Board of Directors

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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1No documents available to the public.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2Organization Purpose*Execute strategic and effective sales, marketing and service plans in place at all times*Provide world-class distination information and services*Increase the transient guest tax fund by attracting conventions, associations, corporations, sporting events and other business and leisure travelers for overnight stay.*Grow recognition as area's destination marketing and management leader*Attract generous, uncontested funding available for destination marketing and development activities*Display leadership and management which is visionary, dynamic and effective*Forge great relationships with area hoteliers to assist with increasing their overall lodging business and provide assistance when needed to attract groups to their properties.*Create a highly motivating and productive work environment*Recruit professional staff comprised of highly motivated and productive individuals
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3Organization Purpose*Execute strategic and effective sales, marketing and service plans in place at all times*Provide world-class distination information and services*Increase the transient guest tax fund by attracting conventions, associations, corporations, sporting events and other business and leisure travelers for overnight stay.*Grow recognition as area's destination marketing and management leader*Attract generous, uncontested funding available for destination marketing and development activities*Display leadership and management which is visionary, dynamic and effective*Forge great relationships with area hoteliers to assist with increasing their overall lodging business and provide assistance when needed to attract groups to their properties.*Create a highly motivating and productive work environment*Recruit professional staff comprised of highly motivated and productive individuals
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4The organization's 990 will be provided to all board members after being filed.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5The organization regularly reminds board members of the conflict of interest policy.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6Compensation for all officers/key employees is reviewed by Board of Directors.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7Form 990 and Form 990T available upon request within 30 daydays of written request submission.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt8Compensation of all officers is reviewed by Board of Directors
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc3Form 990, Part III, Line 4d - All Other Accomplishments
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc4Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b-Organization's Process to Review Form 990
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc5Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c - Enforcement of Conflicts Policy
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc6Form 990, Part VI, Line 15b - Compensation Process for Officers
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc7Form 990, Part VI, Line 19-Governing Documents Disclosure Explanation
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc8Form 990, PartVI, Line 15a-Compensation Process for Top Official
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