Lawrence Community Food Alliance
- Assets
- $82.9k
- Revenue
- $0.0
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Lawrence, KS
- Founding
- 01/2015
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 47-1826438
Organization Overview
Lawrence Community Food Alliance, operating under the name Sunrise Project, is located in Lawrence, KS. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (K11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Sunrise Project employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sunrise Project 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, Sunrise Project generated $156.5k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $142.0k during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
SUNRISE PROJECT SERVES DOUGLAS COUNTY BY PROVIDING SPACE AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES AND BACKGROUNDS TO BUILD AN EQUITABLE COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION, GOOD FOOD, AND SOCIAL CONNECTION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3
COMMUNITY CENTER: SUNRISE PROJECT OFFERS A FREE FOOD PANTRY WITH 24/7 NO- BARRIERS ACCESS TO FRESH AND NON-PERISHABLE FOOD AS WELL AS HYGIENE ITEMS FOR ANYONE IN NEED. THE PANTRY HAS 700+ VISITS EACH MONTH WHEREIN COMMUNITY MEMBERS DONATE AND/OR COLLECT FOOD, BASED ON THEIR NEEDS. SUNRISE PROJECT OFFERS TWO COMMUNITY MEALS, FREE OF CHARGE THAT FEEDS UP TO 350 COMMUNITY MEMBERS, WITH AN AVERAGE OF 130 OF THOSE MEALS DELIVERED TO THOSE THAT EXPERIENCE TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS. IN 2021, SUNRISE OFFERED A SUMMER-LONG YOUTH-RUN GROWING ROOTS CAFE THAT SERVED AN ADDITIONAL FREE MEAL TWICE A WEEK THROUGHOUT JUNE AND JULY. THE MEALS WERE YOUTH COOKED AND SERVICE WAS RUN BY YOUTH. MOST OF THE YOUTH THAT PARTICIPATED IN THE GROWING ROOTS CAFE WERE IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM BETWEEN THE AGES OF 12 AND 18.
GARDENS: SUNRISE STEWARDS AN ONSITE GARDEN THAT OFFERS FRESH PRODUCE TO ALL COMMUNITY MEMBERS. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO GARDEN AND HARVEST AT ANY TIME. LAWRENCE FRUIT TREE PROJECT: LFTP IS A PROGRAM OF SUNRISE PROJECT THAT STEWARDS TWO FREE COMMUNITY ORCHANRDS IN EAST LAWRENCE. EVERYONE IS WELCOME TO HELP MAINTAIN THE ORCHARD AND PICK FRESH PRODUCE. FARM TO SCHOOL: SUNRISE PROJECT'S FARM TO SCHOOL PROGRAM OFFERS COOKING AND GROWING EDUCATION TO STUDENTS AT NEW YORK ELEMENTARY, KENNEDY ELEMENTARY AND CORDLEY ELEMENTARY.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: ACTIVATE YOUR VOICE IS A CIVIC ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM THAT CONNECTS MARGINALIZED COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES AND SOCIAL JUSTICE LEARNING. IN 2021, SUNRISE PROJECT OFFERED A COURAGEOUS LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE THAT PRIORITIZED BLACK, INDIGENOUS AND PEOPLE OF COLOR IN LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES. ANOTHER ACTIVITY OF THIS PROGRAM WAS SUNRISE PROJECTS INVOLVEMENT WITH DOUGLAS COUNTYS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN ENGAGEMENT PROCESS. SUNRISE PROJECT WAS CONTRACTED BY DOUGLAS COUNTY TO EMPLOY 10 COMMUNITY MEMBERS FROM DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS TO COLLECT STORIES OF CLIMATE CHANGE THAT WILL ULTIMATELY INFORM THE COUNTYS CLIMATE ACTION PLAN THAT IS CURRENTLY BEING WRITTEN.
YOUTH EDUCATION: GROWING ROOTS IS SUNRISE PROJECT'S YOUTH EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT ENGAGES YOUTH IN THE FOSTER CARE SYSTEM IN ACTIVITIES THAT TEACH GROWING AND COOKING SKILLS AS WELL AS SELF-CARE AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
La'pourchea Mcconico President | 2 | $0 | |
Regina Biswas Thomas Vice Preside | 2 | $0 | |
Kayla Thawnghmung Treasurer | 2 | $0 | |
Chris DE La Cruz Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
Alex Olson Director | 1 | $0 | |
Dan Nagengast Director | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $139,585 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $16,923 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Gain or Loss | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
| Other Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $156,508 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $43,381 |
| Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $3,578 |
| Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $28,679 |
| Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $1,330 |
| Other expenses | $65,056 |
| Total expenses | $142,024 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash, savings, and investments | $77,142 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $82,896 |
| Total liabilities | $3,745 |
| Net assets or fund balances | $79,151 |
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