Do Something Inc
- Assets
- $10.2m
- Revenue
- $2.3m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 49
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 12/1995
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 13-3720473
Organization Overview
Do Something Inc, operating under the name Dosomethingorg, is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 1995. According to its NTEE Classification (O20) the organization is classified as: Youth Centers & Clubs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Dosomethingorg employed 49 individuals. This organization is a parent organization of an affiliated group for tax-exemption purposes. Dosomethingorg is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Dosomethingorg generated $2.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (15.4%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.8m during the year ending 12/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Dosomethingorg has awarded 22 individual grants totaling $380,000. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
DOSOMETHING FUELS YOUNG PEOPLE TO CHANGE THE WORLD. WE ARE THE LEADING HUB FOR YOUTH-CENTERED ACTIVISM AND SERVICE WITH OVER 1 MILLION ACTIVE MEMBERS. WE'VE MOBILIZED OVER 8 MILLION YOUNG PEOPLE (13-25) IN EVERY U.S. AREA CODE AND 189 COUNTRIES SINCE OUR FOUNDING IN 1993.IN 2023, DOSOMETHING POSITIONED ITSELF TO CONTINUE ANOTHER 30 YEARS, THE BELOW REFLECTS THE 4 TOP ACHIEVEMENTS:1. LAUNCHED THE ART OF DEMOCRACY PROGRAM, WHICH CONVENED NEARLY 1,000 YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS NEW YORK CITY AND GATHERED STORIES FROM OVER 100 TO ELEVATE THEIR VOICE AHEAD OF THE NYC CITY COUNCIL ELECTIONS.2. HOSTED THE FUTURES BALL, WHICH GATHERED OVER 300 LEADERS FROM ACROSS THE SOCIAL IMPACT SECTOR TO CHAMPION YOUTH LED IMPACT.3. PREVIEWED THE FUTURE OF DOSOMETHING.ORG BY ANNOUNCING PROJECT RISE, THE NEW DIGITAL DOSOMETHING PLATFORM, DURING OUR 30TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION.4. DEEPENED OUR COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION AND BELONGING BY EXPERIMENTING WITH AND IMPLEMENTING NEW STRATEGIES
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
DOSOMETHING'S RESEARCH TEAM, THE DOSOMETHING DISCOVERY LAB, REGULARLY CONDUCTS RESEARCH WITH OUR MEMBERS TO DEVELOP EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMMING AND PRODUCT EXPERIENCES THAT CENTER THE PERSPECTIVES OF YOUNG PEOPLE AT THE INTERSECTION OF THEIR SPECTRUM OF IDENTITIES AND BELIEFS. THESE INSIGHTS DIRECTLY INFORMED THE MESSAGING AND THEORY OF CHANGE FOR OUR PROGRAMS IN 2024. OUR KEY IMPACT METRICS FROM 2023 INCLUDE: * VOLUNTEERISM - 96% OF MEMBERS INDICATED THEY WERE INTERESTED IN COMMUNITY SERVICE AND VOLUNTEER WORK.* YOUTH VOICE - ONLY 17% OF MEMBERS EXPRESSED THAT THEY BELIEVE THAT LAWMAKERS CONSIDER THEIR VOICES IN POLICIES ENACTED IN THE UNITED STATES.* ECONOMIC SECURITY - 86% OF YOUNG PEOPLE SAID, "QUALITY WORK," I.E. JOB SATISFACTION, LIVABLE WAGES, BENEFITS, AND GOOD HOURS, WAS IMPORTANT TO THEIR ECONOMIC SECURITY. YET ONLY 15% OF THEM FELT CONFIDENT IN THEIR ABILITY TO FIND THIS KIND OF ECONOMICALLY VIABLE WORK.* EDUCATIONAL EQUITY - 68% OF MEMBERS DO NOT HAVE ACCESS TO A STEM LAB UNDERSCORING HOW SYSTEMIC INEQUITIES PREVENT STUDENTS FROM COMMUNITIES HISTORICALLY UNDERREPRESENTED IN STEM CAREERS FROM PURSUING STEM EDUCATION AND, ULTIMATELY, CAREERS IN STEM.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
John Faucher Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Matthew Mugo Fields Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Matt Diamond Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Alice Lin Fabiano Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sameer Ajmani Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
David Brinker Board Member, Thru Dec. 2023 | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Outside Vendors & Contractors
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Codete It - Web Development Services | 12/30/23 | $399,805 |
Matter Unlimited Llc Campaign Strategy & Design | 12/30/23 | $137,540 |
Twilio Inc Sms (Text) Messaging | 12/30/23 | $129,013 |
Drg Talent Llc Retained Search Firm | 12/30/23 | $126,000 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $545,374 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,173,302 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,718,676 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $289,000 |
| Investment income | $309,684 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $13 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$70,391 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $26,675 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,329,517 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $115,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $83,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $436,894 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $216,435 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $2,547,114 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $44,464 |
| Other employee benefits | $369,792 |
| Payroll taxes | $266,939 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $66,353 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $49,625 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $39,976 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $1,201,774 |
| Advertising and promotion | $292,409 |
| Office expenses | $131,870 |
| Information technology | $483,706 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $346,419 |
| Travel | $54,399 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $198,284 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $9,705 |
| Insurance | $43,380 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,809,356 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $159,687 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $2,574,899 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $901,854 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $100,000 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $121,002 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $30,215 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $4,860,865 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $1,418,927 |
| Total assets | $10,167,449 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $312,100 |
| Grants payable | $160,501 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $1,394,711 |
| Total liabilities | $1,867,312 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $7,150,501 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,149,636 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $10,167,449 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Do Something Inc has awarded $115,000 in support to 2 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
SOCIAL GOOD FUND INC PURPOSE: BUILD A CIVIC PARTICIPATION ECOSYSTEM FOR YOUNG NEW YORKERS | $85,000 |
WOMEN'S MARCH INC PURPOSE: WOMEN'S CONVENTION 2023 SPONSORSHIP | $30,000 |