Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B
“The organization's 990 will be provided to all board members after being filed.”
Explore Lawrence Inc
990 • Fiscal year 2018 • EIN 81-0892936
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Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$365,369
Up $139,097 (+61%) from 2017
Net Assets
Up$355,374
Up $141,822 (+66%) from 2017
Liabilities
Down$9,995
Down $2,725 (-21%) from 2017
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$1,127,466
Up $65,847 (+6.2%) from 2017
Expenses
Up$985,644
Up $19,448 (+2.0%) from 2017
Net Income
Up$141,822
Up $46,399 (+49%) from 2017
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2018 to Dec 31, 2018
- Signed
- Mar 5, 2019
- Return Version
- 2018v3.1
- Gross Receipts
- $1,127,671
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
| Line | Beginning | End | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assets | |||
| Savings and Temporary Cash Investments | - | $185,724 | - |
| Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts | $226,272 | $176,545 | ▼ $49,727 |
| Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges | - | $3,100 | - |
| Total Assets | $226,272 | $365,369 | ▲ $139,097 |
| Liabilities | |||
| Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses | $2,720 | $9,023 | ▲ $6,303 |
| Other Liabilities | $10,000 | $972 | ▼ $9,028 |
| Total Liabilities | $12,720 | $9,995 | ▼ $2,725 |
| Net Assets / Fund Balance | |||
| Unrestricted Net Assets | $213,552 | $355,374 | ▲ $141,822 |
| Total Net Assets Fund Balance | $213,552 | $355,374 | ▲ $141,822 |
| Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance | $226,272 | $365,369 | ▲ $139,097 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Board Members and Trustees
| Name | Title |
|---|---|
| Michael Davidson | CFO |
| Lisa Larson | City Commiss |
| Rachel Black | Cultural Ind |
| Larry Mcelwain | Exofficio-ch |
| Porter Arneil | Exofficio-ci |
| Sally Zogry | Exofficio-do |
| Stephen Horton | Full Service |
| Derek Felch | Limited Svc |
| Charlie Persinger | Local Univ/e |
| Donease Smith | Sports/rec I |
| Mike Logan | Svc/event Mg |
Revenue and Support
Revenue Composition
- Contributions and Grants
- $1,089,012
- Program Service Revenue
- $35,753
- Investment Income
- $534
- Other Revenue
- $2,167
- All Other Contributions
- $29,012
- Change in Net Assets
- $141,822
Expenses and Functional Allocation
Major Expense Lines
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Other Expenses | $535,912 |
| Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits | $449,732 |
| Grants and Similar Amounts Paid | $0 |
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
| Total Fundraising Expense | $0 |
Functional Expense Allocation
| Line Item | Program | Management | Fundraising | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising | - | - | - | $340,646 |
| Other Salaries and Wages | - | - | - | $339,318 |
| Other Employee Benefits | - | - | - | $52,485 |
| Information Technology | - | - | - | $37,151 |
| Pension Plan Contributions | - | - | - | $33,051 |
| Payroll Taxes | - | - | - | $24,878 |
| Office Expenses | - | - | - | $20,442 |
| Fees for Services Accounting | - | - | - | $15,074 |
| All Other Expenses | - | - | - | $8,454 |
| Travel | - | - | - | $6,790 |
| Conferences and Meetings | - | - | - | $6,556 |
| Insurance | - | - | - | $5,681 |
| Other Expenses | - | - | - | $5,446 |
| Occupancy | - | - | - | $2,250 |
| Total Functional Expenses | $0 | $0 | $0 | $985,644 |
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
- Fundraising activities
- No
- Gaming activities
- No
- Professional fundraiser used
- No
Fundraising and Gaming Totals
| Line Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Professional Fundraising Fees | $0 |
Political and Lobbying Activity
- Political campaign activity
- No
- Subject to proxy tax
- No
Debt and Bond Financing
Other Reported Liabilities
| Liability | Amount |
|---|---|
| Accrued Payroll | $972 |
Governance and Compliance
Governance Checklist
- Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
- No
- Annual disclosure for covered persons
- Yes
- Backup withholding compliance
- Yes
- 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, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C
“The organization regularly reminds board members of the conflict of interest policy.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15A
“Compensation of all officers is reviewed by board of directors.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 15B
“Compensation of all officers/key employees is reviewed by board of directors.”
Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19
“No other documents available to the public.”
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Explore Lawrence Inc
- EIN
- 81-0892936
- Address
- 200 W 9TH ST, LAWRENCE, KS 66044
Signing Officer
- Name
- Michael Davidson
- Title
- CFO
- Phone
- 7858565301
- Signed
- 2019-03-05
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Organization Details
- Principal Officer
- Michael Davidson
- Voting Board Members
- 7
- Independent Board Members
- 7
- Employees
- 10
Preparer
- Firm
- Sarah Williamson CPA LLC
- Address
- 4111 W 6TH ST STE B, LAWRENCE, KS 66049
- Preparer
- Sarah J Williamson
- Phone
- 7858430641
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990, Page 2, Part III, Line 4A
“Organization purpose execute strategic and effective sales, marketing and service plans in place at all times provide world-class destination 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, Page 2, Part III, Line 4D
“Organization purpose execute strategic and effective sales, marketing and service plans in place at all times provide world-class destination 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”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 4 | COMPENSATION OF ALL OFFICERS IS REVIEWED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 5 | COMPENSATION OF ALL OFFICERS/KEY EMPLOYEES IS REVIEWED BY BOARD OF DIRECTORS. |
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Filings
Displayed year
2018 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $365,369
- Liabilities
- $9,995
- Net assets
- $355,374
- Revenue
- $1,127,466
- Expenses
- $985,644
- Net income
- $141,822