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 12/2020, Sunrise Project employed 7 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 12/2020, Sunrise Project generated $194.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 6 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $190.3k during the year ending 12/2020. 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
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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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:
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ALL OTHER PROJECTS: COMMUNITY CENTER, GARDENS, HEALTH EQUITY PARTNERSHIP, LFTP, EPIC
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: SUNRISE PROJECT DEVELOPED AND IMPLEMENTED A LEADERSHIP AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON BUILDING LEADERSHIP SKILLS, DISCOVERING AND EXPLORING PASSIONS AND LEARNING ABOUT THE MANY WAYS TO BE INVOLVED IN THE LAWRENCE AND DOUGLAS COUNTY COMMUNITY. OUR EMPHASIS IS ENGAGING PEOPLE OF DIVERSE BACKGROUNDS AND PEOPLE WITH MARGINALIZED IDENTITIES.
YOUTH EDUCATION: SUNRISE PROJECT ENGAGED WITH YOUTH IN ELEMENTARY CLASSROOMS, AT SUNRISE PROJECT, AND AT THE LOCAL HIGH SCHOOLS. YOUTH IN ELEMENTARY CLASSROOMS ENGAGED IN COOKING AND GROWING ACTIVITIES THAT CONNECTED THEM TO GOOD FOOD. YOUTH ALSO ATTENDED ON-SITE PROGRAMS AT SUNRISE THAT CENTERED ON COOKING AND GROWING. HIGH SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL YOUTH ENGAGED IN SOCIAL JUSTICE WORKSHOPS ON AND OFF-SITE; COOKED AND GARDENED AND LEARNED CIVIC ENGAGEMENT SKILLS THROUGH VARIOUS WORKSHOPS AND EVENTS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Melissa Freiburger Executive Di | 40 | $43,260 | |
Samboun Byer President | 2 | $0 | |
Jennifer Smith Vice Preside | 2 | $0 | |
Chris DE La Cruz Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
Rebecca Derusseau Treasurer | 2 | $0 | |
Byron Wiley Director | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $193,129 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,710 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $194,839 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $75,018 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $15,532 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $24,593 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $1,628 |
Other expenses | $73,577 |
Total expenses | $190,348 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $59,693 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $70,252 |
Total liabilities | $14,011 |
Net assets or fund balances | $56,241 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 3 grants that Lawrence Community Food Alliance has recieved totaling $45,085.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Kansas Health Foundation Wichita, KS PURPOSE: Hire a part-time Programs Director to increase engagement with the BIPOC, LGBTQI and income-marginalized communities in Lawrence. | $25,000 |
Douglas County Community Foundation Lawrence, KS PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,063 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $22 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Impact Catering Co Oklahoma City, OK | $2,504,216 | $5,368,754 |
Hcfn Title Holding Corporation Kansas City, MO | $15,798,430 | $983,086 |
Center For Human Nutrition Foundation Omaha, NE | $7,862,151 | $979,004 |
Upcycled Food Foundation Greenwood Village, CO | $271,840 | $581,441 |
Clements Foods Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | $1,825,974 | $549,847 |
Lawrence Community Food Alliance Lawrence, KS | $70,252 | $0 |
Feeding Colorado Denver, CO | $1,297,165 | $431,624 |
Friends Of The Omaha Farmers Market Omaha, NE | $89,899 | $0 |
Care And Share Foundation Colorado Springs, CO | $1,169,151 | $76,198 |
Regional Food Bank Foundation Oklahoma City, OK | $45,628,260 | $29,840,156 |