Nonprofit · EIN 47-4686627
SARITA AND CLAIRE WRIGHT LUCAS FOUNDATION INC
Tax-exempt · BOSTON, MA 02116
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $95,183 | $62,109 | $33,074 | $151,327 | $0 | $151,327 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990-EZ | $55,304 | $87,338 | -$32,034 | $118,253 | $0 | $118,253 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $93,632
- Investment income
- $647
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $904
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $44,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $9,973
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $3,843
- Printing, publications and postage
- $435
- Other expenses
- $3,858
- Program services (functional)
- $44,000
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $118,253
- Total assets, end of year
- $151,327
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $151,327
- Cash, savings and investments
- $151,327
- Gross receipts
- $109,695
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NINA WRIGHT ADJETEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW FRAWLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JOANNE HILFERTY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ANNEMARIE PUIT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MARY L REED | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ERICK TYRONE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| BETHANY SEROTA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MARISA TAGLIARENI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| WANDA GEER | PRESIDENT | 20 | $0 |
| ANTONIO LUCAS | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| KWAMENA AIDOO | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| ADAM GEER | CLERK | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| NINA WRIGHT ADJETEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MATTHEW FRAWLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| JOANNE HILFERTY | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ANNEMARIE PUIT | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MARY L REED | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| ERICK TYRONE | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| BETHANY SEROTA | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| MARISA TAGLIARENI | DIRECTOR | 1 | $0 |
| WANDA GEER | PRESIDENT | 20 | $0 |
| ANTONIO LUCAS | VICE PRESIDENT | 1 | $0 |
| KWAMENA AIDOO | TREASURER | 1 | $0 |
| ADAM GEER | CLERK | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 378 COLUMBUS AVE, BOSTON, MA 02116-6049
- Mailing address (990-N for 2019)
- PO BOX 171031, BOSTON MA 02117
- Principal officer (990-N for 2019)
- WANDA GEER, 378 COLUMBUS AVE, BOSTON MA 02116
- Signed the 990-EZ
- WANDA GEER, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (617) 699-3833
- Return prepared by
- PLANTE & MORAN PLLC
Mission
PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE THE SARITA AND CLAIRE WRIGHT LUCAS FOUNDATION (SCWLF) WAS CREATED IN 2015 TO HONOR SARITA WRIGHT LUCAS AND HER DAUGHTER, CLAIRE. THE FOUNDATION, IN RECOGNITION OF SARITA'S INTEGRITY AND PASSION FOR JUSTICE, SUPPORTS AFRICAN-AMERICAN FEMALE LAW STUDENTS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO SERVING THE PUBLIC AND PURSUING CAREERS IN PROSECUTION.
Program accomplishments
- THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: LAW SCHOOL DEBT IS WELL DOCUMENTED. WHAT'S NOT SO WELL KNOWN IS THE NEED FOR ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO PREPARE FOR THE BAR EXAM. IN ADDITION TO THE COST OF A PREP COURSE AT ABOUT $5,000, MANY RECENT GRADUATES MUST TAKE OUT PERSONAL LOANS TO COVER LIVINGEXPENSE AS THEY TAKE ON THE FULL-TIME, UNPAID WORK OF PREPARING FOR THE EXAM. UNLIKE MANY LAW GRADUATES WHO HEAD TO A PRIVATE PRACTICE,THOSE WHO CHOOSE TO WORK FOR PUBLICAGENCIES ARE ON THEIR OWN FINANCIALLY TO PREP FOR THE BAR EXAM. THOSE UP-FRONT INITIAL COSTS ARE STEEP ENOUGH TO STEER PEOPLE AWAY FROM PUBLIC SECTOR WORK. THE SCWLF AWARDS $5,000 SCHOLARSHIPS TO AFRICAN-AMERICAN FEMALE LAW STUDENTS FOR BAR APPLICATION AND PREPARATION. THE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMALSO OFFERS A $5000 INCENTIVE FOR SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS WHO SECURE EMPLOYMENT AS PROSECUTORS. WE HAVE AWARDED NUMEROUS SCHOLARSHIPS SINCE OUR INCEPTION IN 2015.Expenses $20,000
- THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE SUFFOLK AND MIDDLESEX COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICES IN MASSACHUSETTS ESTABLISHED A PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIPPROGRAM CALLED "THE SARITA AND CLAIRE WRIGHT LUCAS FELLOWSHIP". THE SCWLF FELLOWSHIPS INCLUDE SUPERVISION, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, AND BUILDING ONE'S PROFESSIONAL NETWORK. THE PROGRAM AIMS TO ENSURE THAT RISING 3L AFRICAN-AMERICAN FEMALE LAW STUDENTS FROM ALL BACKGROUNDS ARE ABLE TO GAIN SUBSTANTIVE WORK AND MEANINGFUL EXPERIENCE IN DEPARTMENTS OF JUSTICE. EACH FELLOW RECEIVES A STIPEND FOR THE SUMMER FELLOWSHIP. THE FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM HAS THREE COMPONENTS: PAID SUMMER FELLOWSHIP WITH THE SUFFOLK OR MIDDLESEX COUNTY DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICES, MENTORSHIP, AND OUTREACH.FELLOWSHIP/INTERNSHIP: IN OUR SUMMER FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM, WE WILL SUPPORT AFRICAN-AMERICAN FEMALE LAW STUDENTS WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE SECOND YEAR OR ARE IN THEIR THIRD YEAR OF LAW SCHOOL. FELLOWS WILL WORK IN THE COURTS ALONGSIDE PROSECUTORS GAINING REAL WORLD EXPERIENCE AND AN UNDERSTANDING OF HOW THEY CAN MAKE ADIFFERENCE. PREFERENCE FOR FELLOWSHIPS WILL BE GIVEN TO STUDENTS FROM THE SUFFOLK LAW SCHOOL. FELLOWSHIPS WILL BE OPEN TO STUDENTS FROM OTHER AREA LAW SCHOOLS ASPARTNERSHIPS ARE DEVELOPED. MENTORSHIP: THE SCWLF FELLOWS WILL RECEIVE MENTORSHIP IN THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY OFFICES WHERE THEY INTERN FOR THE SUMMER. MENTORS WILL SUPPORT THE LAW STUDENTS DURING THEIR INTERNSHIPS, CHECK IN WITH THEM ON A REGULAR BASIS ASTHEY ASSIST AS INTERNS IN THE COURTS, ANSWER QUESTIONS, ADDRESS CONCERNS AND PROVIDE CAREER GUIDANCE. OUTREACH/PUBLIC EDUCATION: THE FOUNDATION WILL UNDERTAKE A PUBLIC EDUCATION CAMPAIGN TO INFORM THE LAW STUDENT COMMUNITY AT AREA COLLEGES OF THEIMPORTANT ROLE THAT PROSECUTORS PLAY IN SUPPORTING A FAIR CRIMINAL JUSTICE.FOUNDATION STAFF WILL DISSEMINATE RESEARCH REPORTS, ARTICLES, AND OTHER INFORMATION ABOUT PROSECUTION AND POST THESE MATERIALS ON THEIR WEBSITE. IN ADDITION, THEFOUNDATION WILL ARRANGE FOR SPEAKERS FOR AT LEAST THREE EVENTS TO TALK WITH STUDENTS IN THEIR FIRST, SECOND, OR THIRD YEARS OF LAW SCHOOL ABOUT PROSECUTORS' ROLES ANDRESPONSIBILITIES.Expenses $24,000
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-EZ on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-4686627
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B82)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $151,327
- Income (IRS master file)
- $109,695
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $95,183 | $62,109 | $151,327 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2023 | $55,304 | $87,338 | $118,253 | XML |
| 990-EZ | December 2022 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: WANDA GEER | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 47-4686627).
Questions about SARITA AND CLAIRE WRIGHT LUCAS FOUNDATION INC
- What is the EIN of SARITA AND CLAIRE WRIGHT LUCAS FOUNDATION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SARITA AND CLAIRE WRIGHT LUCAS FOUNDATION INC is 47-4686627.
- Is SARITA AND CLAIRE WRIGHT LUCAS FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to SARITA AND CLAIRE WRIGHT LUCAS FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SARITA AND CLAIRE WRIGHT LUCAS FOUNDATION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of SARITA AND CLAIRE WRIGHT LUCAS FOUNDATION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did SARITA AND CLAIRE WRIGHT LUCAS FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of SARITA AND CLAIRE WRIGHT LUCAS FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990-N for 2019 names WANDA GEER.
- Who are the officers and directors of SARITA AND CLAIRE WRIGHT LUCAS FOUNDATION INC?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SARITA AND CLAIRE WRIGHT LUCAS FOUNDATION INC have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $95,183, expenses of $62,109 and total assets of $151,327 at year end.
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