To Be Like Me is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 2018. According to its NTEE Classification (P50) the organization is classified as: Personal Social Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2023, To Be Like ME employed 29 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. To Be Like ME 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 06/2023, To Be Like ME generated $377.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 4 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 30.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $274.0k during the year ending 06/2023. 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO BE LIKE ME IS A UNIQUE FIELD TRIP DESTINATION FOR SCHOOLS IN NORTH TEXAS PROVIDING DISABILITY AWARENESS EDUCATION TO STUDENTS AND TEACHERS. THROUGH MEANINGFUL INTERACTIONS WITH OUR LEADERS (LEADERS IN EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY FOR DISABILITIES), WE CREATE A LEARNING OPPORTUNITY FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS THAT FOSTERS EMPATHY AND COMPASSION AND EQUIPS OUR COMMUNITIES TO BE MORE INCLUSIVE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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FIELD TRIPS FOR STUDENTS AND TEACHERS - A TWO-HOUR INTERACTIVE PROGRAM COVERING AT LEAST 10 DIFFERENT AREAS OF DISABILITY, ACCOMMODATING UP TO 100 PARTICIPANTS, HELD AT THE TOLLESON FAMILY ACTIVITY CENTER IN DALLAS(WEDNESDAYS) AND NETWORK OF COMMUNITY MINISTRIES (FRIDAYS). STUDENTS MEET, CONNECT WITH, AND ASK QUESTIONS OF OUR LEADERS (PEOPLE LIVING WITH DISABILITIES) IN A SAFE ENVIRONMENT. ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2022-2023: 5,900 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS PARTICIPATED IN OUR PROGRAMS FROM SCHOOLS ACROSS NORTH TEXAS.UPDATED TO BE LIKE ME WEBSITE WITH ONLINE LESSONS PROVIDED AT NO COST - WEBSITE INCLUDES LEADER PAGES WITH LESSONS ON EACH OF THE DISABILITIES WE COVER, FAQ ANSWERED BY LEADERS THROUGH LINKS TO VIDEOS, CONVERSATION STARTERS, BOOKS, STEAM LESSONS, AND EMPATHY/SOCIAL AWARENESS. ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2022-2023: 30,000 WEBSITE PAGE VIEWS, 12,000 UNIQUE WEBSITE USERS.OFF-SITE OR ONLINE PRESENTATIONS BY LEADERS - LEADERS PARTICIPATE IN PANEL DISCUSSIONS, ASSEMBLIES, AND PRESENTATIONS. ACHIEVEMENTS IN 2022-2023: 1,700 STUDENTS AND TEACHERS LEARNED FROM OUR LEADERS FOR OFF-SITE OR ONLINE PRESENTATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Hollis Owens Executive Dir. | Officer | 35 | $50,950 |
Jamey Applegate Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Michael Bahr Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Jessica Denison Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Tom Erickson Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Karen Gilmore Vp/ Pres-Elect | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $327,276 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $3,153 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $327,276 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $48,113 |
Investment income | $2,242 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
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 | $377,631 |
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. | $50,950 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $8,152 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $131,556 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $13,845 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $11,456 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $10,536 |
Advertising and promotion | $2,691 |
Office expenses | $3,016 |
Information technology | $3,658 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $9,016 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,113 |
Insurance | $2,352 |
All other expenses | $576 |
Total functional expenses | $273,984 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $221,796 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $2,326 |
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 | $397 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $12,717 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $237,236 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $5,672 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $5,672 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $206,564 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $25,000 |
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 | $237,236 |