Civic Intelligence

Making IT Better DBA Literacy Now

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 56-2571141

Aug 01, 2023 to Jul 31, 2024 • Filed on Mar 25, 2025

Organization Profile www.literacynowhouston.org

14781 Memorial Drive 25Houston, TX 77079

Siviq Scores

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

Higher debt load relative to assets than 47% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 35% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Higher net margin than 34% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Higher top officer pay than 66% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 4.4% of source-year revenue.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Faster asset growth than 21% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Faster revenue growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet

Liabilities / Assets47th percentile

Assets

$1,141,918

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$1,089,090

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$52,828

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue And Expenses

Liabilities / Revenue35th percentile Net Margin34th percentile

Revenue

$2,286,914

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$2,333,789

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

-$46,875

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth21st percentile

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

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2024

Assets$1,141,918

Liabilities$52,828

Net Assets$1,089,090

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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth23rd percentile

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

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2024

Revenue$2,286,914

Expenses$2,333,789

Net Income-$46,875

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Filing Snapshot

Filing Period: Aug 1, 2023 to Jul 31, 2024
Signed: Mar 25, 2025
Return Version: 2023v6.0
Gross Receipts: $2,566,700

Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To empower children and families through literacy.

Making it Better transforms communities through literacy, leadership, and life skills.

Balance Sheet Detail

Line	Beginning	End	Change
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments	$369,404	$580,807	▲ $211,403
Investments in Publicly Traded Securities	$211,967	$260,826	▲ $48,859
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts	$492,481	$144,107	▼ $348,374
Pledges and Grants Receivable	$96,813	$65,450	▼ $31,363
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges	$35,806	$45,473	▲ $9,667
Accounts Receivable	$232	$44,000	▲ $43,768
Total Assets	$1,207,958	$1,141,918	▼ $66,040
Other Assets Total	$1,255	$1,255	→ $0
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses	$56,193	$49,328	▼ $6,865
Deferred Revenue	$15,800	$3,500	▼ $12,300
Total Liabilities	$71,993	$52,828	▼ $19,165
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions	$1,039,152	$1,003,640	▼ $35,512
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions	$96,813	$85,450	▼ $11,363
Total Net Assets Fund Balance	$1,135,965	$1,089,090	▼ $46,875
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance	$1,207,958	$1,141,918	▼ $66,040

Compensation and Service Providers

Top Officer Pay66th percentile

Employees

Name	Title	Full / Part Time	Base	Other	Total
Jacque Daughtry	CEO	FT	$93,305	$6,752	$100,057

Board Members and Trustees

Name	Title
Deepak Manoharan from 1123	Chair
Richard Schmidt thru 1123	Chair
Andy Waite	Director
Dale Lockett	Director
Deviyani Misra-Godwin	Director
Fred Charlton	Director
Giselle Greenwood	Director
Jasmine Castleberry	Director
Jennifer Howard	Director
Jessica Faith Carter	Director
John Haley	Director
Lynsey Ritchie	Director
Monsterville Horton	Director
Nathan Brownell	Director
Paul LeBlanc	Director

Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants: $1,822,179
Program Service Revenue: $503,499
Investment Income: $33,247
Other Revenue: $-72,011
All Other Contributions: $1,331,886
Change in Net Assets: $-46,875

Noncash Contribution Practices

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

Noncash Contributions

Contribution Type	Contribution Count	Reported Amount	Valuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table	129	$56,872	Fair Market Value (FMV)
Securities Publicly Traded	1	$49,641	Fair Market Value (FMV)
Books and Publications	-	$13,371	Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table	1	$2,530	Fair Market Value (FMV)
Other Non Cash Contri Table	9	$2,045	Fair Market Value (FMV)
Total Noncash Contributions	140	$124,459	-

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements: $2,286,914
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements: $0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990: $291,293
Total Revenue per Audited Statements: $2,578,207
Total Revenue per Form 990: $2,286,914

Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line Item	Amount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits	$1,941,826
Other Expenses	$391,963
Total Fundraising Expense	$356,484
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid	$0
Professional Fundraising Fees	$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line Item	Program	Management	Fundraising	Total
Comp Disqual Persons	$1,325,198	$137,246	$179,216	$1,641,660
Payroll Taxes	$101,696	$12,238	$17,302	$131,236
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees	$26,957	$26,957	$53,915	$107,829
Office Expenses	$31,600	$4,912	$36,295	$72,807
Other Employee Benefits	$50,892	$4,640	$5,569	$61,101
Advertising	$34,363	-	$19,523	$53,886
Information Technology	$29,991	$1,258	$20,558	$51,807
Fees for Services Accounting	-	$50,828	-	$50,828
Fees for Services Other	$10,087	$6,885	$15,215	$32,187
Insurance	$14,611	$2,076	-	$16,687
Travel	$10,519	$1,321	$1,540	$13,380
Conferences and Meetings	$9,969	$821	$2,135	$12,925
Other Expenses	$1,980	$377	$375	$2,732
Total Functional Expenses	$1,726,146	$251,159	$356,484	$2,333,789

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line Item	Amount
Total Expenses per Audited Statements	$2,625,082
Expenses per Audited Statements	$2,333,789
Total Expenses per Form 990	$2,333,789
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990	$291,293
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 Item	Amount
Fundraising Direct Expenses	$174,810
Fundraising Gross Income	$102,799
Professional Fundraising Fees	$0

Fundraising Events

Event	Gross Receipts	Gross Revenue	Direct Expenses	Net Income
Magnums	$417,919	$62,718	$33,528	$29,190
Guild Luncheon	$175,173	$40,081	$25,479	$14,602
Total Events	$593,092	$102,799	$174,810	$-72,011

Political and Lobbying Activity

Political campaign activity: No
Lobbying activity: No
Subject to proxy tax: No

Insider Transactions and Loans

Interested-Person Transactions

Interested Party	Relationship	Description	Shared Revenue	Amount
-	Owned by board member	Purchase event supplies	No	$26,691

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: Yes
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

“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 must disclose any potential conflict of interest that may arise throughout the year. The policy is reviewed in the first meeting of each fiscal year. An interested person may present 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 25, Houston, TX 77079

Signing Officer

Name: Jacklyn Wilson
Title: CEO
Phone: 7135840161
Signed: 2025-03-25
Discuss with paid preparer: Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer: Jacklyn Wilson
Formed: 2006
Legal Domicile: TX
Voting Board Members: 15
Independent Board Members: 15
Employees: 97
Volunteers: 650

Preparer

Firm: Blazek & Vetterling
Address: 2900 Weslayan Suite 200, Houston, TX 77027
Preparer: Barbara Murphy
Phone: 7134395739

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

Assets: $1,141,918
Liabilities: $52,828
Net assets: $1,089,090
Revenue: $2,286,914
Expenses: $2,333,789
Net income: -$46,875

	Balance Sheet			Operations
Year	Assets	Liabilities	Net Assets	Revenue	Expenses	Net Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.	$1.14	$0.05	$1.09	$2.29	$2.33	$0.05