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Nonprofit · EIN 76-0496051

WILLIAM A LAWSON INSTITUTE FOR PEACE & PROSPERITY

Also known as WALIPP

Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77004

Financials

$3.4M$3.3M2022$4.1M$3.7M2023$7.4M$4.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of WILLIAM A LAWSON INSTITUTE FOR PEACE & PROSPERITY by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$7,372,947$4,478,545$2,894,402$14,991,398$2,650,723$12,340,675
June 30, 2024990$4,139,329$3,670,072$469,257$12,957,875$2,949,456$10,008,419
June 30, 2023990$3,363,457$3,312,167$51,290$12,455,007$2,915,845$9,539,162
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,994,562
of which government grants
$2,562,377
Program service revenue
$582,368
Investment income
$66,023
Other revenue
$3,729,994

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$145,310
Other salaries and wages
$1,192,471
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,468,994
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$528,077
Depreciation
$342,794
Program services (functional)
$3,901,510
Management and general (functional)
$564,930
Fundraising (functional)
$12,105

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$12,957,875
Total assets, end of year
$14,991,398
Total liabilities, end of year
$2,650,723
Net assets, end of year
$12,340,675
Land, buildings and equipment
$12,727,400
Net assets without donor restrictions
$9,305,203
Net assets with donor restrictions
$3,035,472
Gross receipts
$7,372,947
Employees
37
Volunteers
18
Year formed
1996
State of legal domicile
TX

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 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHERYL LAWSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
60$145,310
YOLANDA SMITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ERIC GOODIEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARY RAMOSCHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0
TERENCE FREDERICKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BRYCE KENNARDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHAVON CARRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHAMP WARRENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
VERNON LEWISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHERYL LAWSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
60$71,350
YOLANDA SMITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ERIC GOODIEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARY RAMOSCHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0
TERENCE FREDERICKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BRYCE KENNARDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHAVON CARRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHAMP WARRENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CHERYL LAWSONEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
60$135,050
YOLANDA SMITHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
ERIC GOODIEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MARY RAMOSCHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0
TERENCE FREDERICKDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BRYCE KENNARDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHAVON CARRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CHAMP WARRENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
5220 SCOTT ST APT 108, HOUSTON, TX 77004-7925
Signed the 990
CHERYL LAWSON, OFFICER
Phone
(713) 741-3600
Return prepared by
MELTON & MELTON LLP

Mission

THE WILLIAM A. LAWSON INSTITUTE FOR PEACE AND PROSPERITY TARGETS THREE SEGMENTS OF THE COMMUNITY WITH SERVICES THAT BRIDGE THE GAP BETWEEN THE POWERFUL AND THE POWERLESS - CHILDREN, CRIMINAL JUSTICE, AND SENIORS.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE LAWSON ACADEMY OPERATES TWO SINGLE GENDER MIDDLE SCHOOL CAMPUSES (ONE FOR GIRLS AND ONE FOR BOYS) LOCATED AT 5052 SCOTT STREET, HOUSTON, TEXAS 77004. THE ACADEMY SERVES PRIMARILY LOW-INCOME STUDENTS AND PROVIDES THREE FREE MEALS DAILY TO ALL STUDENTS. INSTRUCTION IS DELIVERED THROUGH CORE CONTENT (MATH, ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS, SCIENCE, SOCIAL STUDIES) DELIVERED IN TWO OR THREE CLASSES DAILY. MATH, MATH SOLUTIONS AND MATH ENRICHMENT ARE THREE STAND-ALONE CLASSES TO BRING STUDENTS UP TWO OR MORE GRADE LEVELS PER YEAR. ENGLISH/LANGUAGE ARTS IS COMPLEMENTED WITH READ 180 TO INCREASE READING LEXILE LEVELS BY TWO OR MORE GRADES PER YEAR. EVERYTHING AT THE ACADEMY IS TAILORED TO MEET THE STUDENT ON HIS/HER CURRENT LEVEL AND MEASURE GROWTH TO ENABLE STUDENTS TO SUCCEED.
    Expenses $2,993,071
  • WALIPP SENIOR RESIDENCE OPENED IN 2005 TO ADDRESS THE HOUSING PLIGHT OF SENIORS WHO DESIRE A SAFE AND COMFORTABLE COMMUNITY EXPERIENCE. WE ACHIEVED FULL OCCUPANCY OF OUR 50 UNITS (42 2-BEDROOM/2BATHROOM AND 8 1-BEDROOM/1-BATHROOM) IN 2007 AND MAINTAINED HIGH OCCUPANCY RATES FOR THESE SAFE AND COMFORTABLE UNITS. PARTNERHSIP WITH THE HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENTS' BLUE STAR PROGRAMS INSURES A DRUG-FREE/CRIME-FREE FACILITY THAT RIVALS THE CITY'S FINEST LIVING ESTABLISHMENTS. TODAY, AGENCY MANAGEMENT MAINTAINS AN ACTIVE WAIT LIST AND 51% OF THE UNITS ARE OFFERED AT BELOW-THE-MARKET-RENTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF LOW-INCOME SENIORS. ON-CAMPUS BEAUTY AND BARBER SERVICES ALONG WITH EFFECTIVE PROGRAMMING ENABLE OUR RESIDENTS TO ENJOY FELLOWSHIP AND COMRADERIE MINUTES AWAY FROM THE MEDICAL CENTER, DOWNTOWN AND LOCAL EVENTS.WE ARE NOT JUST MANAGING AN APARTMENT BUILDING, WE HAVE CREATED A VIABLE AND NURTURING COMMUNITY: ONE WITH MOVIE & GAME NIGHTS, HEALTH AND WELLNESS EDUCATION, LEGAL DOCUMENT AND TAX PREPARATION, WEEKLY BIBLE STUDIES, AND COMMUNITY PARTIES THAT ENGAGE THE RESIDENTS IN FUN AND REWARDING EXPERIENCES.
    Expenses $908,439 · revenue $582,368
  • WALIPP PUBLIC DEFENDER - WALIPP LED THE ADVOCACY EFFORTS BEFORE THE HARRIS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS COURT TO CONFIRM ALEX BUNIN AS CHIEF PUBLIC DEFENDER, THE FIRST IN OUR COUNTY'S HISTORY. THE OFFICE OF THE PUBLIC DEFENDER STEPS IN WHEN AN ACCUSED PERSON CANNOT AFFORD TO HIRE A LAWYER. MR. BUNIN'S APPOINTMENT, MADE POSSIBLE AS A RESULT OF THE EFFORTS OF THE WALIPP AND RELIGIOUS LEADERS OF ALL FAITHS, MARKED A MAJOR IMPROVEMENT IN THE SYSTEM OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE FOR HOUSTON'S INDIGENT POPULATION.THE CLERGY COALITION, WHICH INCLUDES REV. BILL LAWSON, RABBI SAM KARFF AND ARCHBISHOP JOSEPH FIORENZA, SEEKS ALTERNATIVES TO SAFELY REDUCE THE OVERINCARCERATION OF LOW-LEVEL, NONVIOLENT OFFENDERS AND TO SUPPORT INDIGENT DEFENSE.

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 June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
76-0496051
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
1997
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$14,991,398
Income (IRS master file)
$7,372,947

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$7,372,947$4,478,545$14,991,398IRS
990June 2024$4,139,329$3,670,072$12,957,875XML
990June 2023$3,363,457$3,312,167$12,455,007XML
990June 2022$3,692,985$4,008,504$12,461,470IRS
990June 2021–––IRS

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 76-0496051).

Questions about WILLIAM A LAWSON INSTITUTE FOR PEACE & PROSPERITY

What is the EIN of WILLIAM A LAWSON INSTITUTE FOR PEACE & PROSPERITY?
The employer identification number (EIN) of WILLIAM A LAWSON INSTITUTE FOR PEACE & PROSPERITY is 76-0496051.
Is WILLIAM A LAWSON INSTITUTE FOR PEACE & PROSPERITY tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1997.
Are donations to WILLIAM A LAWSON INSTITUTE FOR PEACE & PROSPERITY tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does WILLIAM A LAWSON INSTITUTE FOR PEACE & PROSPERITY 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 WILLIAM A LAWSON INSTITUTE FOR PEACE & PROSPERITY due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did WILLIAM A LAWSON INSTITUTE FOR PEACE & PROSPERITY last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of WILLIAM A LAWSON INSTITUTE FOR PEACE & PROSPERITY?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 9 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $145,310 (CHERYL LAWSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does WILLIAM A LAWSON INSTITUTE FOR PEACE & PROSPERITY have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $7,372,947, expenses of $4,478,545 and total assets of $14,991,398 at year end.

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