Lawrence Communityworks Inc
Lawrence Communityworks (LCW) is a community development corporation that weaves together community planning, organizing, and asset-building efforts with high-quality affordable housing and commercial development to create vibrant neighborhoods and empowered residents. By facilitating conversations and action on community priorities, LCW engages partners and a network of youth and adult residents in opportunities to move themselves and this city forward.
Lawrence Communityworks Inc at a glance
In short: Lawrence Communityworks Inc gave $155K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $155K), mostly in Massachusetts. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $154,500
- +71.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $154,500
- +71.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $154,500
- Total assets
- $52,852,953
- -35.2% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Massachusetts (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Lawrence Communityworks Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Groundwork Lawrence Inc ($155K).
Grant Size Distribution
11 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 11 (64%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Lawrence Communityworks Inc gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (+0%). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $25K (2022) to $155K (2021). In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $155K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Groundwork Lawrence Inc Lawrence, MA | Support of the Organization's Tax Exempt Purpose | $154,500 |
Ready to take the next step with Lawrence Communityworks Inc?
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $52,852,953 | $8,517,291 | $6,021,079 | $154,500 | 1 | $181,435 |
| 2023 | $81,533,391 | $7,255,778 | $7,066,105 | $90,000 | 1 | $7,261 |
| 2022 | $57,985,659 | $5,502,284 | $4,842,767 | $25,000 | 1 | $118,726 |
| 2021 | $43,924,254 | $5,539,923 | $5,113,999 | $155,141 | 4 | $92,634 |
| 2020 | $35,915,095 | $4,310,094 | $7,585,305 | $146,000 | 4 | $55,404 |
About Lawrence Communityworks Inc
Based on IRS filings
Lawrence Communityworks Inc is a public charity, based in Lawrence, MA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $52.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $155K. Net investment income was $181K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Lawrence Communityworks Inc is led by Jessica Andors, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 2 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Jessica Andors
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$94K (2020) → $124K (2024)
Rosa Pina
President
President → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Suresh Sivasithamparam
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$51K (2021) → $112K (2024)
Armand Hyatt
General Counsel
Director & General Counsel → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → General Counsel, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jacoba Olivero
Clerk
Clerk → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Clerk, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Machado
Assistant Treasurer
Assistant Treasurer → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Assistant Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maria M. Fina
Vice President
Vice President → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mariel Silverio
Asssistant Clerk
Assistant Clerk → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Asssistant Clerk, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nancy Colon Torres
Board Member
Director → Board Member, 2021
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Patrick Grotton
Treasurer
Treasurer → Board Member, 2022
Board Member → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Medrano
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Mandy Guevara
Board Member
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Arlin Santiago
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Elizabeth Baez Roberts
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Eva Moscat
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Isis Ortiz-Belton
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shirley Pimentel
Board Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (12)
- Former: Ariorca Abreu (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Carlos Manuel Morel Perez (2020–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Nancy Colon (2022–2023) — Board Member
- Former: Sheila Muller (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Juan Bonilla (2020–2021) — Chief Operating Officer
- Former: Atanacio Polanco (2020) — Director
- Former: Beyazmin Jimenez (2020) — Director
- Former: Johanna Matta (2020) — Director
- Former: Lenin Tejada (2020) — Clerk
- Former: Michael Driscoll (2020) — Director
- Former: Nicole Villar (2020) — Director
- Former: Vivian Haydar (2020) — Chief Financial Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $124K, to Jessica Andors (Executive Director). 2 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Lawrence Communityworks Inc
How much does Lawrence Communityworks Inc give each year?
Lawrence Communityworks Inc gave $155K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $90K across 1 grant.
How large is Lawrence Communityworks Inc?
Lawrence Communityworks Inc reported $52.9M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $8.5M.
Where does Lawrence Communityworks Inc operate?
Lawrence Communityworks Inc has awarded grants in Massachusetts, Maryland.
What is Lawrence Communityworks Inc's EIN?
Lawrence Communityworks Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 04-2982308. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS November 12, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 7, 2022)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 1, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Explore Open Grants
Browse active grant opportunities in Lawrence Communityworks Inc's focus areas in our free grants database
Similar Funders
Funders with grantees in common
We Share A Common Thread Foundation Inc
Lowell, MA
We Share A Common Thread Foundation supports community needs in food, shelter, clothing, health, and education, with reported giving of about $371,000 in 2023 and $374,000 in 2024. Its 2024 grants went to Massachusetts recipients; contact Alison Hughes to ask about applying, as the profile does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.
Assets
$481K
Grants
1
Total Given
$374K
Josephine G Russell Trust
Andover, MA
The Josephine G Russell Trust funds health care, poverty relief, youth training and education, and other social services benefiting people in Lawrence, Massachusetts. Its 2025 grants ranged from $25 to $40,000, with a median of $7,500. It accepts unsolicited requests; applicants should contact the trustees and submit materials by January 31.
Assets
$9.1M
Grants
38
Total Given
$406K
Eastern Bank Foundation
Wakefield, MA
Eastern Bank Foundation supports economic inclusion and mobility, including small businesses, early childhood development, affordable housing, and workforce development. Its 2025 grants ranged from $50 to $2,002,500, with a median of $2,500, primarily in Massachusetts and also in New Hampshire and Rhode Island. It accepts online applications and does not limit giving to preselected organizations.
Assets
$266.7M
Grants
1,786
Total Given
$19.0M
Artemas W Stearns Trust
Andover, MA
The Artemas W Stearns Trust funds projects directly benefiting indigent elderly people and the deserving poor in Lawrence, Massachusetts, including charitable services, health care, and education. In 2025, grants ranged from $1,000 to $20,000, with a median of $5,000. It accepts applications from organizations that contact the trustees; the stated deadline is January 31.
Assets
$4.2M
Grants
33
Total Given
$225K
United Way Of Massachusetts Bay Inc
Boston, MA
United Way of Massachusetts Bay funds nonprofits and community partnerships advancing economic mobility, education, youth success, safe housing, and basic-needs support, with a focus on eastern Massachusetts. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,000 to $1.4 million, with a median award of $50,000. It has offered specific application processes, but whether it accepts unsolicited requests generally is not stated.
Assets
$60.9M
Grants
351
Total Given
$30.0M
Essex County Community Foundation Inc
Beverly, MA
Essex County Community Foundation supports nonprofits addressing needs and opportunities in areas such as youth education, essential needs, veterans, women and girls, community response, and digital equity. Its 2025 grants had a median of $16,000, with awards ranging from $5,100 to $576,250, and it primarily serves Essex County, Massachusetts. It accepts applications for specific competitive grant programs through an online process; one listed program is invitation-only.
Assets
$150.5M
Grants
302
Total Given
$13.0M
More similar funders
More Funders in Massachusetts
The filing figures on this page are open data under CC BY 4.0. About GrantGraph Open
Figures come from Lawrence Communityworks Inc's IRS filings (methodology). AI-written summaries, news items and logos are not covered by the open licence. Spot an error? Email hello@grantable.co.
Lawrence Communityworks Inc down — hundreds of funders to go?