Partnerships For Lawrence Inc, operating under the name Arts For Lawrence, is located in Indianapolis, IN. The organization was established in 2006. 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 12/2023, Arts For Lawrence employed 8 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Arts For Lawrence 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 12/2023, Arts For Lawrence generated $234.7k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 9 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $432.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 18.7% per year over the past 9 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OFFERS PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS PROGRAMS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROGRAMMING AND CLASSES-AFL OPERATES A SINGULAR PERFORMANCE SPACE, THE THEATER AT THE FORT, LOCATED AT HISTORIC FT BENJAMIN HARRISON. AS STEWARD OF THE THEATER AT THE FORT, AFL MAINTAINS A COMPREHENSIVE PROGRAMMING SCHEDULES FEATURING HUNDREDS OF EVENTS, PERFORMANCES AND EXHIBITIONS IN THE CITY OF LAWRENCE. PROGRAMMING INCLUDES FRIDAY AT THE FORT AND PUBLIC ART DISPLAYS.
THE SUMMER ART CAMP PROVIDES CHILDREN AGE 6-12 WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO IMMERSE THEMSELVES IN VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS ACTIVITIES. OVER 4 WEEKS PROFESSIONAL PERFORMING ARTISTS GUIDE THE CHILDREN IN DEVELOPING VARIOUS SKILLS CULMINATING IN PERFORMANCES AT THE END OF EACH WEEK. TO ENSURE THE CAMP IS ACCESSIBLE TO ALL AFL AIMS TO PROVIDE 50-100 NEED BASED SCHOLARSHIPS EACH YEAR ALLOWING CHILDREN FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS TO PARTICIPATE.
JUNETEENTH JUBILEE IS A FREE FESTIVAL CELEBRATING FAMILY HISTORY AND COMMUNITY. THIS VIBRANT EVENT FEATURES CULTURAL DANCE, MUSIC, FOOD YOUTH ACTIVITIES, HEALTH SCREENINGS, COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES. IT IS A KEY CELEBRATION THAT HONORS THE SIGNIFICANCE OF JUNETEENTH, FOSTERING COMMUNITY CONNECTION AND CULTURAL PRIDE. THE SUCCESS OF THIS EVENT IS MADE POSSIBLE BY OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Elana Thompson Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $75,000 |
Deris Owens Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Marcia Hall Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Cheryl Sullivan Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Cori Korn Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Aj Gaither Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $1,872 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,692 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $111,587 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $79,800 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $115,151 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $108,915 |
Investment income | $1,084 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $6,800 |
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 | $234,721 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $156,526 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $148,776 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $11,974 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,485 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $5,470 |
Advertising and promotion | $3,364 |
Office expenses | $1,593 |
Information technology | $4,958 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $10,599 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $735 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $33,306 |
Insurance | $10,702 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $432,602 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $374,844 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,060 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $125,013 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $80,657 |
Other assets | $877 |
Total assets | $583,451 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $47,625 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $47,625 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $535,826 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $583,451 |