Making It Better

Organization Overview

Making It Better is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 07/2022, Making It Better employed 68 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Making It Better 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 07/2022, Making It Better generated $2.7m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 19.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 07/2022. While expenses have increased by 14.1% per year over the past 7 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

MAKING IT BETTER TRANSFORMS COMMUNITIES THROUGH LITERACY, LEADERSHIP, AND LIFE SKILLS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

THE 25-WEEK READING INTERVENTION PROGRAM PROVIDES INDIVIDUALIZED, SMALL-GROUP READING TUTORIALS FOR AT-RISK STUDENTS IN GRADES K-2 TO CREATE PROFICIENT READERS BY THE END OF 3RD GRADE. THE 21-WEEK LUNCH BUNCH MENTORING PROGRAM FOR STUDENTS IN GRADES 3-5, PARENT PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS THAT INCLUDE LITERACY-RELATED ACTIVITIES TO ENGAGE AND EDUCATE PARENTS ARE HELD THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE READING EXPRESS MOBILE CLASSROOM VISITS LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES TO PROVIDE READING READINESS PROGRAMMING FOR YOUNG CHILDREN (2 MONTHS TO AGE 4). IT EMPOWERS THEIR PARENTS TO TAKE AN ACTIVE ROLE IN THEIR EDUCATION.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Jacque Daughtry
CEO
$93,277
Paul Leblanc
President
$0
Jessica Faith Carter
Director
$0
Jasmine Castleberry
Director
$0
Giselle Greenwood
Director
$0
Monsterville Horton
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$452,883
Related organizations$0
Government grants $188,743
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,631,417
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $128,626
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,273,043
Total Program Service Revenue$360,748
Investment income $822
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $58,857
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,693,470

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 16 grants that Making It Better has recieved totaling $366,480.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Childrens Fund Inc

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: LITERACY NOW IS DEDICATED TO TRANSFORMING COMMUNITIES BY EMPOWERING CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THROUGH LITERACY, LEADERSHIP AND LIFE SKILLS.

$100,000
Network For Good Inc

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$89,858
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$26,716
Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation Inc

Los Angeles, CA

PURPOSE: YOUTH/EDUCATION

$25,000
Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: FOR READING INTERVENTION PROGRAMS IN 11 HISD SCHOOLS TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR STRUGGLING READERS

$25,000
West Endowment

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$20,000
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