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.
Public Charity
WILLIAM A LAWSON INSTITUTE FOR PEACE AND PROSPERITY
WILLIAM A LAWSON INSTITUTE FOR PEACE AND PROSPERITY is a nonprofit organization categorized as Public Charity based in HOUSTON, TX. Its most recent IRS filing (2025) reports revenue of $7.4M, expenses of $4.5M, total assets of $15.0M. Imperigo tracks 19 reported grant relationships connected to this organization totaling approximately $296K.
EIN: 760496051
HOUSTON, TX
Business & Industry
NTEE: S40
Latest filing: 2025
Total Revenue$7.4M
Total Expenses$4.5M
Total Assets$15.0M
Grant Records19
Funding Total$296K
Filing Years2021–2025
Where $100 goes at William a Lawson Institute for Peace and Prosperity
How William a Lawson Institute for Peace and Prosperity divides every $100 it spends, from its own Form 990 filings, averaged across 5 years.
$86
Programs
the work itself
$13
Management
running the organization
$1
Fundraising
raising the next dollar
Inside the $86 for programs
$54
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
$16
Walipp senior residence opened in 2005 to address the housing plight of seniors who desire a safe and comfortable community experience
$16
Walipp public defender
Source: Form 990 filings with the IRS, latest fiscal year 2025. Shares are from the organization's reported expenses. Data by Imperigo; not affiliated with the IRS.
Sample Grants Received
EDUCATION-ELEMENTARY & SECONDARY SCHOOLS AND OPEN FOR BUSINESS GRANT
$79,000
SEE PART IV
$25,000
EDUCATIONAL
$20,000
General Support
$30,000
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
$25,000
Showing up to 5 of 19 total records — full history available with membership.
Officers & Directors
DIRECTOR
Bryce Kennard
DIRECTOR
Champ Warren
DIRECTOR
Chavon Carr
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Cheryl Lawson
DIRECTOR
Eric Goodie
CHAIR
Mary Ramos
Officer compensation and complete director data available with membership.
Top Grant Purposes
Financial Trends
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $7.4M | $4.5M | $15.0M |
| 2024 | $4.1M | $3.7M | $13.0M |
| 2023 | $3.4M | $3.3M | $12.5M |
| 2022 | $3.7M | $4.0M | $12.5M |
| 2021 | $4.0M | $2.8M | $12.5M |
Between 2021 and 2025, reported annual revenue grew from $4.0M to $7.4M (+84%), with total assets most recently reported at $15.0M.
Interactive year-over-year charts and full filing details available with membership.