Do The Write Thing Inc is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (I21) the organization is classified as: Youth Violence Prevention, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 08/2021, Do The Write Thing Inc employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Do The Write Thing Inc 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 08/2021, Do The Write Thing Inc generated $103.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $59.2k during the year ending 08/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (14.1%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
YOUTH DELINQUENCY PREVENTION
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE TEXAS DO THE WRITE THING CHALLENGE IS BOTH AN EDUCATIONAL AND A YOUTH ANTI-VIOLENCE/ANTI-BULLYING PROGRAM IMPLEMENTED IN SCHOOLS AS A CURRICULUM SUPPLEMENT. IT IS A WRITING COMPETITION DIRECTED TO 6TH, 7TH, AND 8TH GRADE STUDENTS WHO ARE ASKED TO EXAMINE THE EFFECT VIOLENCE HAS HAD ON THEM, DETERMINE THE CAUSES AND PROPOSE SOLUTIONS. THE LESSON PLAN (UPDATED ANNUALLY FROM REAL-LIFE SCENARIOS) PROVIDES FOR CLASSROOM DISCUSSION BEFORE WRITING BEGINS. IT IS DESIGNED TO FACILITATE CRITICAL THINKING AND FOSTER A SENSE OF PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY. EACH CHILD WHO WRITES RECEIVES A CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION. MORE THAN 30,000 STUDENTS FROM MORE THAN 15 SCHOOLS IN NINE METROPOLITAN AREAS IN TEXAS SUBMITTED PAPERS, WITH MANY MORE PARTICIPATING IN CLASSROOM DISCUSSIONS. VOLUNTEER READERS FROM COMMUNITY GROUPS EVALUATE EACH MANUSCRIPT AND SELECT A BOY AND GIRL FROM EACH SCHOOL AS A "SCHOOL FINALIST". RECOGNITION CEREMONIES ARE CONDUCTED IN EACH SITE TO HONOR THESE STUDENTS, THEIR PARENTS, TEACHERS, PRINCIPALS AND SUPERINTENDENTS. FROM THE FINALISTS, ONE BOY AND ONE GIRL FROM EACH METROPOLITAN AREA ARE SELECTED AS "NATIONAL FINALISTS". THESE STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO CONVENE AND PARTICIPATE IN THE RECOGNITION WEEK IN WASHINGTON DC. EVENTS OF THE WEEK INCLUDE PARTICIPATING IN WORKSHOPS WHERE THEY SHARE THEIR IDEAS ABOUT ANTI-VIOLENCE AND ANTI-BULLYING WITH OTHER NATIONAL FINALISTS FROM AROUNT THE COUNTRY. A COMPILATION OF ALL OF THE NATIONAL FINALISTS' WRITINGS ARE PRESENTED TO THE LIBRARY OF CONTRESS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Judge Robert Eckels Dir/pres/sec | OfficerTrustee | 3 | $0 |
Larry W Massey Dir/treasure | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jane Wetzel Dir/pres/sec | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $103,229 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $103,229 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $103,229 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $35,528 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $1,715 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $2,901 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $4,705 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $1,200 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $2,196 |
All other expenses | $209 |
Total functional expenses | $59,194 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $53,377 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $8,333 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $61,710 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $369 |
Grants payable | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $369 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $61,341 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $61,710 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Do The Write Thing Inc has recieved totaling $11.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $11 |
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