Civic Intelligence

The Compelling Why

990EZ • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 27-3537158

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on May 15, 2025

Organization Profilewww.thecompellingwhy.org
PO Box 742463Dallas, TX 75374-2463

(214) 226-0515

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

84th percentile

0.21x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

79th percentile

0.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 79% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

23rd percentile

-14%

Higher net margin than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

23rd percentile

-22%

Faster asset growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

14th percentile

-42%

Faster revenue growth than 14% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets84th percentile

Assets

Down

$18,943

Down $5,310 (-22%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$14,909

Down $8,225 (-36%) from 2023

Liabilities

Up

$4,034

Up $2,915 (+261%) from 2023

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue79th percentileNet Margin23rd percentile

Revenue

Down

$64,680

Down $45,984 (-42%) from 2023

Expenses

Down

$74,024

Down $43,008 (-37%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$9,344

Down $2,976 (-47%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth23rd percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$60K$40K$20K$0Assets 2020: $37,967Liabilities 2020: $9,375Net Assets 2020: $28,5922020Assets 2021: $44,524Liabilities 2021: $9,627Net Assets 2021: $34,8972021Assets 2022: $38,915Liabilities 2022: $9,413Net Assets 2022: $29,5022022Assets 2023: $24,253Liabilities 2023: $1,119Net Assets 2023: $23,1342023Assets 2024: $18,943Liabilities 2024: $4,034Net Assets 2024: $14,9092024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$18,943
Liabilities$4,034
Net Assets$14,909
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth14th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2020: $68,468Expenses 2020: $97,267Net Income 2020: -$28,7992020Revenue 2021: $84,684Expenses 2021: $70,629Net Income 2021: $14,0552021Revenue 2022: $106,920Expenses 2022: $119,343Net Income 2022: -$12,4232022Revenue 2023: $110,664Expenses 2023: $117,032Net Income 2023: -$6,3682023Revenue 2024: $64,680Expenses 2024: $74,024Net Income 2024: -$9,3442024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$64,680
Expenses$74,024
Net Income-$9,344
Open 2024 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
May 15, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$64,680
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To help give at-risk students a vision f

to ignite the passion in every young...

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
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...-$0
The Leadership Series includes five or eight-part facilitated discussions by Compelling Why staff industry volunteers on the leadership attributes of integrity, commitment, ...-$0
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay79th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Torrence H RobinsonPresidentPT$0--
James DavisVice President And Secretary-$0--
Florencia Velasco-FortnerDirector-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Compelling Why
EIN
27-3537158
In Care Of
% Torrence Robinson
Phone
2142260515
Address
PO Box 742463, Dallas, TX 75374-2463

Signing Officer

Name
Torrence Robinson
Title
President
Phone
2142260515
Signed
2025-05-15
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Firm
Marnea
Address
7610 N Stemmons Fwy Ste 170, Dallas, TX 75247
Preparer
Brittney Kennedy
Phone
8886276321
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Description of other expenses Part I line 16

“Description AmountSupplies & Materials 217Food & Beverage 8,953Software & Technology 1,533Program Awards Gifts 1,545Payroll Processing & Timekeeping Fe 1,878Travel and Professsional Events 516Business Insurance & Licenses 863Bank and Credit Card Fees 468Promotion and Marketing 3,700Interest and PP Fees 434”

Description of other assets Part II line 24

“Category Beginning of Year End of YearAccounts Receivable 0 7,600”

Description of total liabilities Part II line 26

“Category Beginning of Year End of YearTotal Liabilities 0 4,034”

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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Filings

Displayed year

2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$18,943
Liabilities
$4,034
Net assets
$14,909
Revenue
$64,680
Expenses
$74,024
Net income
-$9,344
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.19$0.04$0.15$0.65$0.74$0.09
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.24$0.01$0.23$1.11$1.17$0.06
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.39$0.09$0.30$1.07$1.19$0.12
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.45$0.10$0.35$0.85$0.71$0.14
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.38$0.09$0.29$0.68$0.97$0.29
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