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Why Initiative Inc.

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 82-2075398

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Apr 23, 2024

2659 Livingston RdJackson, MS 39213-6926

(769) 218-5319

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

64th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 64% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

61st percentile

0.00x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 61% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

60th percentile

8.9%

Higher net margin than 60% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

84th percentile

$15,750

Higher top officer pay than 84% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 20.3% of source-year revenue.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

37th percentile

-5.6%

Faster asset growth than 37% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Revenue Growth

27th percentile

-17%

Faster revenue growth than 27% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2023

Assets

Down

$27,173

Down $1,605 (-5.6%) from 2022

Net Assets

Up

$26,989

Up $6,942 (+35%) from 2022

Liabilities

Down

$184

Down $8,547 (-98%) from 2022

Revenue

Down

$77,724

Down $16,448 (-17%) from 2022

Expenses

Down

$70,782

Down $23,507 (-25%) from 2022

Net Income

Up

$6,942

Up $7,059 (+6033%) from 2022

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$40K$30K$20K$10K$0Assets 2022: $28,778Liabilities 2022: $8,731Net Assets 2022: $20,0472022Assets 2023: $27,173Liabilities 2023: $184Net Assets 2023: $26,9892023Assets 2024: $37,833Liabilities 2024: $6,834Net Assets 2024: $30,9992024

Highlighted filing

2023

Assets$27,173
Liabilities$184
Net Assets$26,989

Operations Trend

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2022: $94,172Expenses 2022: $94,289Net Income 2022: -$1172022Revenue 2023: $77,724Expenses 2023: $70,782Net Income 2023: $6,9422023Revenue 2024: $42,775Expenses 2024: $38,765Net Income 2024: $4,0102024

Highlighted filing

2023

Revenue$77,724
Expenses$70,782
Net Income$6,942
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Apr 23, 2024
Return Version
2023v5.0
Gross Receipts
$77,724
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To positively address educate coordinate and provide support to youth families school businesses and ultimately communities. The purpose of the organization is to encourage and equip area youth to build healthy relationships develop passions contribute to community and grow personally.

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
Building Farm Success 2 Project The major benefits to participating in this Business Farm Success 2 project are that socially disadvantaged farmers and ranchers women veterans and youth will gain a thorough understanding of how to start a farming ranching business develop comprehensive business farm and marketing plans efficiently manage a farm and develop relationships and receive assistance from the network of agencies that offer small farm programs and services in Mississippi.$75,154$68,222
Management services$2,570$2,570
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Candace MayesExecutive DirectorPT$15,750-$15,750
Torrey MooreBoard President-$0--
Calicia HobbsVice President-$0--
Ramonica LewisTreasurer-$0--
Tracey PhillipsSecretary-$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Why Initiative Inc
EIN
82-2075398
In Care Of
% Candace Mayes
Address
2659 LIVINGSTON RD, JACKSON, MS 39213-6926

Signing Officer

Name
Candace Mayes
Title
Executive Director
Signed
2024-04-23
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Preparer

Preparer
Candace Mayes
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part I, line 16

| Other Expenses:, Amount:| Computer Software printers, $1700.00| Informational Tech Services, $435.00| Job Supplies, $5294.00| Office Supplies, $2056.00| Meals, $3386.00| Training Supplies Booklets, $796.00| Travel, $12911.00| Licenses, $111.00| Land Rental, $5400.00| Bank Charge, $18.00|

Part II, line 24

| Asset Name:, BOY Amount:, EOY Amount:| Organization's share of assets, $7869, 0|

Part II, line 26

| Liabilities Name:, BOY Amount:, EOY Amount:| Accounts Payable, $8731, $184|

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