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Making it Better

Making it Better

Houston, TX 77079
Tax ID56-2571141

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About this organization

Revenue

$1,152,571

Expenses

$1,228,977

Website

literacynowhouston.org

Mission

Transforming communities by empowering children and families through literacy, leadership, and life skills.

About

25 week reading intervention program for students in grade K-2 25 week after school program for students in grades 1-5 21 week lunch time mentoring program for students in grades 4-5 parent partnership programs that include literacy-related activities to engage and educate parents held throughout the year

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The filing specifies the mission of the non-profit as “Making it better is dedicated to transforming communities by empowering children and families through literacy, leadership and life skills.”.

When explaining its duties, they were described as: “Making it better is dedicated to transforming communities by empowering children and families through literacy, leadership and life skills.”.

  • The state in which the non-profit is authorized to operate legally is TX.
  • The non-profit has reported 37 employees on their form for the year 2020.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are between $500,000 and $1,000,000+.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is -$76,406.
  • The CEO compensation strategy within the organization is determined through a thorough evaluation and endorsement by an independent source.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 11 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2006.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule B.
  • The organization is required to file Schedule O.
  • The organization pays $763,449 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $217,269 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
  • The organization has minutes of its meetings.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has a business related organization transaction.
  • The organization has fundraising events.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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