Liabilities / Assets
85th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 85% of similar nonprofits.
The Compelling Why
990EZ • Fiscal year 2022 • EIN 27-3537158
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.
0.24x
Liabilities / Revenue
81st percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 81% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
25th percentile
Higher net margin than 25% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
78th percentile
Higher top officer pay than 78% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
28th percentile
Faster asset growth than 28% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
62nd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 62% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Down$38,915
Down $5,609 (-13%) from 2021
Net Assets
Down$29,502
Down $5,395 (-15%) from 2021
Liabilities
Down$9,413
Down $214 (-2.2%) from 2021
Revenue And Expenses
Revenue
Up$106,920
Up $22,236 (+26%) from 2021
Expenses
Up$119,343
Up $48,714 (+69%) from 2021
Net Income
Down-$12,423
Down $26,478 (-188%) from 2021
Historical Trend
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Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2022 to Dec 31, 2022
- Signed
- May 15, 2023
- Return Version
- 2022v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $106,920
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
To help give at-risk students a vision f
to ignite the passion in every young
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| Business and community leaders serve as catalysts and role models who drive action during 1/2-day moderated discussions primarily with African American and Hispanic middle... | $6,750 | $67,159 |
| The Leadership Series includes five or eight-part facilitated discussions by Compelling Why staff industry volunteers on the leadership attributes of integrity, commitment, ... | $6,750 | $29,642 |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Torrence H Robinson | President | PT | $0 | - | - |
| James Davis | Vice President And Secretary | - | $0 | - | - |
| Florencia Velasco-Fortner | Director | - | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- The Compelling Why
- EIN
- 27-3537158
- Address
- PO Box 742463, Dallas, TX 75374-2463
Signing Officer
- Name
- Torrence Robinson
- Title
- President
- Phone
- 2142260515
- Signed
- 2023-05-15
- Discuss with paid preparer
- No
Preparer
- Firm
- Marnea
- Address
- 7610 N Stemmons Fwy Ste 170, Dallas, TX 75247
- Preparer
- Nestor Gonzalo Sanchez
- Phone
- 8886276321
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Description of other expenses Part I line 16
“Description AmountSupplies & Materials 104Food & Beverage 18,489Software & Technology 2,208Program Awards/Gifts 1,708Payroll Processing & Timekeeping Fe 1,682Membership, Subscriptions & Dues 216Business Insurance & Licenses 1,088Bank and Credit Card Fees 247Promotion and Marketing 13,155Special Events 778”
Description of total liabilities Part II line 26
“Category Beginning of Year End of YearTotal Liabilities 30 9,413”
Part III response or note to any other line in Part III
“(Continuation of Part III Line 28)...and high school students of promise. Immediately following these Success Sessions (seminars), students attend an Opportunity Fair where they interface directly with representatives from school- and community-based organizations. (Continuation of Part III Line 28)... emotional intelligence and collaboration. The Compelling Why believes that a well-rounded education prepares youth for career success and includes these workforce survival skills not emphasized in core academic curricula or standardized tests. (Continuation of org. primary exempt purpose) person to create their best reality by:-Reaching underserved students of promise in need of academic and life skill support-Directing them to school- and community-based education and youth service providers and resources-Preparing them to access postsecondary college and career training options-Increasing the number of students enrolled in academic and life-skill enrichment programs-Raising their awareness of the value of education”
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 0 | Description AmountSupplies & Materials 104Food & Beverage 18,489Software & Technology 2,208Program Awards/Gifts 1,708Payroll Processing & Timekeeping Fe 1,682Membership, Subscriptions & Dues 216Business Insurance & Licenses 1,088Bank and Credit Card Fees 247Promotion and Marketing 13,155Special Events 778 |
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| IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt | 2 | (Continuation of Part III Line 28)...and high school students of promise. Immediately following these Success Sessions (seminars), students attend an Opportunity Fair where they interface directly with representatives from school- and community-based organizations. (Continuation of Part III Line 28)... emotional intelligence and collaboration. The Compelling Why believes that a well-rounded education prepares youth for career success and includes these workforce survival skills not emphasized in core academic curricula or standardized tests. (Continuation of org. primary exempt purpose) person to create their best reality by:-Reaching underserved students of promise in need of academic and life skill support-Directing them to school- and community-based education and youth service providers and resources-Preparing them to access postsecondary college and career training options-Increasing the number of students enrolled in academic and life-skill enrichment programs-Raising their awareness of the value of education |
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Filings
Displayed year
2022 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $38,915
- Liabilities
- $9,413
- Net assets
- $29,502
- Revenue
- $106,920
- Expenses
- $119,343
- Net income
- -$12,423