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EIN 27-3537158

The Compelling Why

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
Unknown
City
Dallas
State
Texas
Year formed
2015
Most recent tax filings
2022-12-01
NTEE code, primary
B90: Educational Services
Description
The Compelling Why ignites passion in every young individual through its mission. Its Leadership Series features facilitated discussions by industry volunteers on leadership attributes like integrity and commitment. Business and community leaders serve as catalysts and role models during moderated discussions with African American and Hispanic middle schoolers in 1/2-day sessions.
Total revenues
$106,920
2022
Total expenses
$119,343
2022
Total assets
$38,915
2022
Num. employees
n/a

Who funds The Compelling Why

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Communities Foundation of TexasThis Grant Is Designated for General Support.$25,000
Texas Women's FoundationTo Support Success Sessions & Leadership Series.$10,000
Texas Instruments FoundationDonations To Colleges, Universities and Other Organizations Under "matching Gifts Program."$1,000

Personnel at The Compelling Why

NameTitleCompensation
Torrence RobinsonPresident$0

Financials for The Compelling Why

RevenuesFYE 12/2022
Total grants, contributions, etc.$50,755
Program services$56,165
Membership dues$0
Investment income and dividends$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from gaming activities and fundraising events, combined$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$106,920

Form 990s for The Compelling Why

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-122024-11-18990EZView PDF
2022-122023-08-22990EZView PDF
2021-122022-07-12990EZView PDF
2020-122021-07-21990EZView PDF
2019-122021-05-11990EZView PDF
...and 3 more Form 990s

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Data update history
October 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from Texas Instruments Foundation
July 11, 2024
Received grants
Identified 2 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Communities Foundation of Texas
October 25, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $25,000 from Texas Instruments Foundation
October 6, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2022
August 14, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990EZ for fiscal year 2021
Nonprofit Types
Social advocacy organizationsSchoolsEducational service providersCharities
Issues
Education
Characteristics
Partially liquidatedState / local levelCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 742463
Dallas, TX 75374
Metro area
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX
County
Dallas County, TX
Website URL
thecompellingwhy.org/ 
Phone
(214) 226-0515
IRS details
EIN
27-3537158
Fiscal year end
December
Taxreturn type
Form 990-EZ
Year formed
2015
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
B90: Educational Services
NAICS code, primary
813319: Social Advocacy Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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