Civic Intelligence

Making IT Better DBA Literacy Now

990 • Fiscal year 2021 • EIN 56-2571141

Aug 01, 2020 to Jul 31, 2021 • Filed on Feb 09, 2022

Organization Profilewww.literacynowhouston.org
14781 Memorial Drive No 25Houston, TX 77079

(713) 584-0161

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

75th percentile

0.31x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 75% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.17x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 62% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Net Margin

61st percentile

19%

Higher net margin than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Top Officer Pay

60th percentile

$80,000

Higher top officer pay than 60% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 5.0% of source-year revenue.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2021

Asset Growth

91st percentile

73%

Faster asset growth than 91% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Revenue Growth

84th percentile

81%

Faster revenue growth than 84% of similar nonprofits.

2021 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2020 to 2021

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets75th percentile

Assets

Up

$887,631

Up $373,885 (+73%) from 2020

Net Assets

Up

$614,972

Up $301,977 (+96%) from 2020

Liabilities

Up

$272,659

Up $71,908 (+36%) from 2020

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue62nd percentileNet Margin61st percentile

Revenue

Up

$1,597,540

Up $712,962 (+81%) from 2020

Expenses

Up

$1,295,563

Up $95,619 (+8.0%) from 2020

Net Income

Up

$301,977

Up $617,343 (+196%) from 2020

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth91st percentile

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

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2010: $139,844Liabilities 2010: $6,668Net Assets 2010: $133,1762010Assets 2011: $165,798Liabilities 2011: $4,710Net Assets 2011: $161,0882011Assets 2012: $257,047Liabilities 2012: $4,498Net Assets 2012: $252,5492012Assets 2013: $327,336Liabilities 2013: $4,158Net Assets 2013: $323,1782013Assets 2014: $349,669Liabilities 2014: $1,762Net Assets 2014: $347,9072014Assets 2015: $488,418Liabilities 2015: $1,874Net Assets 2015: $486,5442015Assets 2016: $599,916Liabilities 2016: $78,483Net Assets 2016: $521,4332016Assets 2017: $626,689Liabilities 2017: $161,445Net Assets 2017: $465,2442017Assets 2018: $596,891Liabilities 2018: $165,587Net Assets 2018: $431,3042018Assets 2019: $568,041Liabilities 2019: $213,181Net Assets 2019: $354,8602019Assets 2020: $513,746Liabilities 2020: $200,751Net Assets 2020: $312,9952020Assets 2021: $887,631Liabilities 2021: $272,659Net Assets 2021: $614,9722021Assets 2022: $1,566,495Liabilities 2022: $85,533Net Assets 2022: $1,480,9622022Assets 2023: $1,207,958Liabilities 2023: $71,993Net Assets 2023: $1,135,9652023Assets 2024: $1,141,918Liabilities 2024: $52,828Net Assets 2024: $1,089,0902024Assets 2025: $1,417,471Liabilities 2025: $51,939Net Assets 2025: $1,365,5322025

Highlighted filing

2021

Assets$887,631
Liabilities$272,659
Net Assets$614,972
Open 2021 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth84th percentile

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

$3.0M$2.0M$1.0M$0-$1.0MExpenses 2010: $342,0842010Revenue 2011: $284,552Expenses 2011: $256,640Net Income 2011: $27,9122011Revenue 2012: $509,315Expenses 2012: $417,252Net Income 2012: $92,0632012Expenses 2013: $546,0322013Revenue 2014: $576,194Expenses 2014: $551,465Net Income 2014: $24,7292014Revenue 2015: $715,975Expenses 2015: $577,338Net Income 2015: $138,6372015Revenue 2016: $761,837Expenses 2016: $726,948Net Income 2016: $34,8892016Revenue 2017: $791,783Expenses 2017: $847,972Net Income 2017: -$56,1892017Revenue 2018: $874,907Expenses 2018: $908,847Net Income 2018: -$33,9402018Revenue 2019: $1,152,571Expenses 2019: $1,228,977Net Income 2019: -$76,4062019Revenue 2020: $884,578Expenses 2020: $1,199,944Net Income 2020: -$315,3662020Revenue 2021: $1,597,540Expenses 2021: $1,295,563Net Income 2021: $301,9772021Revenue 2022: $2,693,470Expenses 2022: $1,828,982Net Income 2022: $864,4882022Revenue 2023: $2,507,795Expenses 2023: $2,860,225Net Income 2023: -$352,4302023Revenue 2024: $2,286,914Expenses 2024: $2,333,789Net Income 2024: -$46,8752024Revenue 2025: $2,647,346Expenses 2025: $2,370,904Net Income 2025: $276,4422025

Highlighted filing

2021

Revenue$1,597,540
Expenses$1,295,563
Net Income$301,977
Open 2021 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Aug 1, 2020 to Jul 31, 2021
Signed
Feb 9, 2022
Return Version
2020v4.2
Gross Receipts
$1,650,007
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To empower children and families through literacy.

Making It Better is dedicated to transforming communities by empowering children and families through literacy, leadership, and life skills. Literacy Now operates in 10 Houston Independent School District (HISD) campuses and multiple community sites.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$218,758$520,898▲ $302,140
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$196,057$319,406▲ $123,349
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$35,431$44,837▲ $9,406
Pledges and Grants Receivable$63,500$2,490▼ $61,010
Total Assets$513,746$887,631▲ $373,885
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$160,450$188,743▲ $28,293
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$40,301$48,916▲ $8,615
Deferred Revenue-$35,000-
Total Liabilities$200,751$272,659▲ $71,908
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$242,495$612,482▲ $369,987
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$70,500$2,490▼ $68,010
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$312,995$614,972▲ $301,977
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$513,746$887,631▲ $373,885
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay60th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseTotal
Jacque DaughtryExecutive DirectorFT$80,000$80,000

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Paul LeBlancPresident
Andy WaiteDirector
Angela WaltmanDirector
Dale LockettDirector
Deviyani Misra-GodwinDirector
Fred CharltonDirector
Giselle GreenwoodDirector
Jasmine CastleberryDirector
Monsterville HortonDirector
Richard SchmidtDirector
Scott BayleyDirector
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,440,787
Program Service Revenue
$163,000
Investment Income
$630
Other Revenue
$-6,877
All Other Contributions
$993,491
Change in Net Assets
$301,977

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
No
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table41$25,400Sales proceeds
Other Non Cash Contri Table3$12,136Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions44$37,536-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,597,540
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$145,572
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,743,112
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,597,540
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,097,260
Total Fundraising Expense$241,357
Other Expenses$198,303
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$688,032$64,552$132,982$885,566
Office Expenses$84,273$3,028$38,216$125,517
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$38,840$29,130$29,130$97,100
Payroll Taxes$50,221$6,473$11,201$67,895
Other Employee Benefits$34,543$4,452$7,704$46,699
Fees for Services Accounting-$18,655-$18,655
Information Technology$12,283$315$5,488$18,086
Advertising$3,375-$10,125$13,500
Insurance$6,735$1,709-$8,444
Other Expenses$3,173$649$447$4,269
Conferences and Meetings$286$208$880$1,374
Fees for Services Other$1,024$142-$1,166
Travel$738-$177$915
Total Functional Expenses$923,523$130,683$241,357$1,295,563

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,441,135
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,295,563
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,295,563
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$145,572
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Direct Expenses$52,467
Fundraising Gross Income$45,590
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
Magnums$216,771$31,525$21,875$9,650
Guild Luncheon$115,665$14,065$6,418$7,647
Total Events$332,436$45,590$52,467$-6,877
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Payroll Protection Program Loan$188,743
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11B

“Line 11b Explanation - Form 990 is reviewed by the Executive Director and all board members prior to filing the return with the IRS.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12C

“All board members are given a copy of the conflict of interest policy and are required to disclose any potential conflict of interest that may arise throughout the year. The conflict of interest policy is reviewed in the first meeting of each fiscal year. An interested person may make a presentation at the governing board or committee meeting, but after the presentation, the interested person shall leave the meeting during the discussion of, and the vote on, the transaction or arrangement involving the possible conflict of interest.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15A

“The board determines and approves appropriate compensation levels for the Executive Director by using the United Way survey of salary levels for similar non-profit organizations.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19

“Upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Making It Better dba Literacy Now
EIN
56-2571141
Phone
7135840161
Address
14781 Memorial Drive No 25, Houston, TX 77079

Signing Officer

Name
Jacque Daughtry
Title
Executive Director
Phone
7135840161
Signed
2022-02-09
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Jacque Daughtry
Formed
2006
Legal Domicile
TX
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
49
Volunteers
514

Preparer

Firm
Blazek & Vetterling
Address
2900 Weslayan, Houston, TX 77027
Preparer
Barbara Murphy
Phone
7134395757
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2021 • Form 990Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.

Open filing
Assets
$887,631
Liabilities
$272,659
Net assets
$614,972
Revenue
$1,597,540
Expenses
$1,295,563
Net income
$301,977
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.42$0.05$1.37$2.65$2.37$0.28
2024XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.14$0.05$1.09$2.29$2.33$0.05
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.21$0.07$1.14$2.51$2.86$0.35
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.57$0.09$1.48$2.69$1.83$0.86
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.89$0.27$0.61$1.60$1.30$0.30
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.51$0.20$0.31$0.88$1.20$0.32
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.57$0.21$0.35$1.15$1.23$0.08
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.60$0.17$0.43$0.87$0.91$0.03
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.63$0.16$0.47$0.79$0.85$0.06
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.60$0.08$0.52$0.76$0.73$0.03
2015XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.49$0.00$0.49$0.72$0.58$0.14
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.35$0.00$0.35$0.58$0.55$0.02
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.33$0.00$0.32$0.55
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.26$0.00$0.25$0.51$0.42$0.09
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.17$0.00$0.16$0.28$0.26$0.03
2010XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.14$0.01$0.13$0.34