Lawrence Community Works Inc

Organization Overview

Lawrence Community Works Inc is located in Lawrence, MA. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Lawrence Community Works Inc employed 80 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lawrence Community Works Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2022, Lawrence Community Works Inc generated $5.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.8m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 2.5% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2014, Lawrence Community Works Inc has awarded 39 individual grants totaling $1,814,429. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

LAWRENCE COMMUNITYWORKS (LCW) IS A COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION THAT WEAVES TOGETHER COMMUNITY PLANNING, ORGANIZING, AND ASSET-BUILDING EFFORTS WITH HIGH-QUALITY AFFORDABLE HOUSING AND COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT TO CREATE VIBRANT NEIGHBORHOODS AND EMPOWERED RESIDENTS. BY FACILITATING CONVERSATIONS AND ACTION ON COMMUNITY PRIORITIES, LCW ENGAGES PARTNERS AND A NETWORK OF YOUTH AND ADULT RESIDENTS IN OPPORTUNITIES TO MOVE THEMSELVES AND THIS CITY FORWARD.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE PROPERTY RENTAL PROGRAM CONSISTS OF RENTAL ACTIVITIES RELATED TO 8 RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES IN THE LAWRENCE AREA, THE MAJORITY OF WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO LONG-TERM AFFORDABLE HOUSING RESTRICTIONS. THE RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES CONTAIN 230 UNITS IN TOTAL, ARE SUBJECTED TO AFFORDABILITY RESTRICTIONS, SOME OF WHICH ARE ATTACHED TO THE RELATED LAND, AND ARE RENTED TO FAMILIES OF LOW TO MODERATE INCOMES. THE PROPERTY RENTAL PROGRAM ALSO CONSISTS OF ONE COMMERCIAL PROPERTY IN LAWRENCE. ALL LEASES BETWEEN THE AGENCY AND ITS TENANTS ARE OPERATING LEASES. THE PROPERTY RENTAL PROGRAM ACCOUNTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 59% OF TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENDITURES.


ASSET BUILDING IS A UNIQUE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT STRATEGY TO PROMOTE THE EDUCATIONAL ADVANCEMENT AND BUILD THE SOCIAL CAPITAL OF LAWRENCE RESIDENTS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES HOME-OWNERSHIP AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS INCLUDING PRE- AND POST-PURCHASE HOMEBUYER EDUCATION, FORECLOSURE INTERVENTION, MATCHED SAVINGS FOR ASSET OWNERSHIP, FINANCIAL EDUCATION AND COACHING, ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE CLASSES AND VARIOUS HARD AND SOFT SKILL WORKFORCE PREPARATION CLASSES AND ACTIVITIES. THE FINANCIAL STABILITY CENTER PROVIDES A BUNDLING OF FINANCIAL EDUCATION, ASSET-BUILDING, INCOME SUPPORT AND JOB READINESS PROGRAMS TO ENCOURAGE FAMILIES AS THEY STRIVE FOR ECONOMIC MOBILITY AND SECURITY. THE ASSET BUILDING AND FINANCIAL STABILITY CENTER PROGRAM ACCOUNTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 14% OF TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENDITURES.


MOVEMENT CITY IS AN EMPOWERMENT NETWORK IN WHICH LAWRENCE AREA YOUTH CAN PARTICIPATE IN A WIDE RANGE OF HIGHLY CREATIVE ECONOMIC, ACADEMIC, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT AND COLLECTIVE ACTION ACTIVITIES. THE PROGRAM'S GOAL IS TO ENCOURAGE AND ALLOW YOUNG PEOPLE TO EXPLORE THEIR POTENTIAL THROUGH PERFORMING ARTS, DESIGN AND USE OF TECHNOLOGY, MENTORING, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT AND MONEY MANAGEMENT. MOVEMENT CITY ACCOUNTED FOR APPROXIMATELY 6% OF TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENDITURES.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Delphi Construction Company
General Contractor
$11,339,778
Abacus Architects
Architects
$558,185
Allways Health Plan
Health Care Providers
$214,217
Life Initiative
Loan Provider
$203,276
Klein Hornig
Real Estate Attorneys
$143,959
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$153,420
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $180,563
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,522,201
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,856,184
Total Program Service Revenue$2,307,350
Investment income $118,726
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,502,284

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Lawrence Community Works Inc has awarded $155,141 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

COALITION FOR A BETTER ACRE

PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE

$22,141

GREATER LAWRENCE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER

PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE

$25,000

GROUNDWORK LAWRENCE INC

PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE

$90,000

THE COMMUNITY GROUP

PURPOSE: SUPPORT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX EXEMPT PURPOSE

$18,000
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