Do The Write Thing Foundation Of Dc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Do The Write Thing Foundation Of DC employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Do The Write Thing Foundation Of DC is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Do The Write Thing Foundation Of DC generated $696.5k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 26.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $696.0k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 26.1% per year over the past 4 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF DO THE WRITE THING OF DC, AS ADOPTED BY ITS GOVERNING BODY, IS TO USE A WHOLE-CHILD APPROACH TO PROMOTE THE LONG-TERM DEVELOPMENT AND SUCCESS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH ACCROSS MULTIPLE DEVELOPMENTAL DOMAINS USING LITERARY AND MULTI-MEDIA ARTS ACTIVITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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DTWT CONDUCTED AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS AT BALLOU HS AND KELLY MILLER MS THAT INCLUDED POETRY WORKSHOPS FOR HIGH-SCHOOL AND MIDDLE SCHOOL STUDENTS CULMINATING IN PUBLICATION OF POEMS BY MIDDLE GRADE AND HIGH SCHOOL POETS AND A VIRTUAL YOUTH TOWN HALL IN WHICH STUDENTS HELPED PRODUCE ZOOM VIDEO PRODUCTIONS ADDRESSING SOCIAL ISSUES LIKE RACISM, VIOLENCE, AND ECONOMIC INEQUALITY. HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS HAD THE OPPORTUNITY TO DISCUSS THE ISSUES DURING A LIVE RADIO BROADCAST WITH DENISE ROLARK BARNES FROM THE INFORMER NEWSPAPER. SESSIONS BEGAN IN JANUARY AND CONTINUED TO THE END OF THE YEAR. ELEMENTARY STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN AN AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM THAT INCLUDED ENTREPRENEURSHIP, MAKING ROBOTS AND GROWING PLANTS IN WATER AT KETCHAM ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DURING THE SPRING SEMESTER. THE PROJECT ENDED WITH AN OUTDOOR FESTIVAL DURING WHICH STUDENTS SOLD THEIR PRODUCTS TO PARENTS AND STAFF.
DURING SUMMER 2022, DO THE WRITE THING OF DC SERVED 100 HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ACCROSS 3 MULTIMEDUA PROGRAMS THAT CULMINATED IN THEM PRODUCING THREE VIRTUAL TOWN HALL EVENTS ADDRESSING RACISM, VIOLENCE, ECONOMIC INEQUALITY AND PRISON REFORM. ADULT GUES PANELISTS INCLUDED DC'S ASSISTANT CHIEF OF POLICE, LOCAL MEDIA CELEBRITIES FROM FOX NEWS AND WPGC RADIO STATION, THE DEPUTY MAYOR FOR EDUCATION, AND THE SPECIAL COUNSEL FOR THE OFFICE OF THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF DC. ELEMENTARY YOUTH PARTICIPATED IN A 5-WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM THAT INCLUDED ENTREPRENEURSHIP, MAKING ROBOTS. AND GROWING PLANTS IN WATER AT THE MARTIN LUTHER KING ELEMENTARY SCHOOL THAT ALSO ENGAGED CHILDREN IN LISTENING TO STORIES BEING READ BY LOCAL WRITERS AND READERS.
DO THW WRITE THING CONDUCTED IN-PERSON POETRY WRITING, SPOKEN-WORD PERFORMANCE AND PUBLISHING WORKSHOPS TO HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN AFTER-SCHOOL WORKSHOPS DURING OCTOBER, NOVEMBER, AND DECEMBER 2022 THAT RESULTED IN A VIRTUAL OPEN MIC AND PUBLISHING OF A BOOK OF ORIGINAL POEMS WI
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Loretta Smith Chief Financial Officer | Officer | 40 | $12,000 |
Lesley Gool Board Chair | OfficerTrustee | 4 | $0 |
Eugenia Norde Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Elaine Laura Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $2,000 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $576,307 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $105,000 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $683,307 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $13,240 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $696,547 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $428,374 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $12,982 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $18,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $18,196 |
Office expenses | $18,270 |
Information technology | $16,194 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $65,882 |
Travel | $9,783 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $3,500 |
Interest | $7,158 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $7,180 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $696,033 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $13,240 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $683,307 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $696,547 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $500,000 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $500,000 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $196,547 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $696,547 |