Making IT Better
To empower children and families through literacy.
Making It Better dba Literacy Now
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May 1 • 2026 More InfoMission: to empower children and families through literacy Vision: for every child to read at grade level Check out our new video to see how ... Read More
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Mission
To empower children and families through literacy.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Making IT Better has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 91% of the 139,074 human services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- government registration
- financial records (6 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMaking IT Better is a registered human services nonprofit based in Houston, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 562571141. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 59 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Making IT Better's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 562571141. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Making IT Better has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Making IT Better is located in Houston, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.
Based on official tax filings, Making IT Better has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 75% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 86% for human services charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Making IT Better is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 59 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Making IT Better. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Making IT Better holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 75% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 86%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
May 1 • 2026 More InfoMission: to empower children and families through literacy Vision: for every child to read at grade level Check out our new video to see how ... Read More Making IT Better is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 75% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 86%. Its annual revenue of $3M is comparable to the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Making IT Better are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Making IT Better is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 562571141, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
MAKING IT BETTER is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (17)
Source: Public filings
17 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Toyota MR2 testbed getting ‘better every day’ - Torquecafe
Carney vows a better Canada after Alberta plans a vote on seeking independence - WKYC
Red Roses’ dominance is not ruining women’s game — it’s making it better - The Times
Keystone Light Apple: Yeah, We're Late to the Party. So We Brought a Better Beer - Morningstar
Socialising, work, exercise: what makes a good day and is there a ‘formula’ for making it better? - The Guardian
25 Women for '26: Erin Philpot knows how to make it better - Tallahassee Democrat
EV Charging Still Sucks. This Guy Is Making It Better - MotorTrend
With a Napa story time, police guide children in 'making it better' - The Napa Valley Register
‘Making it Better in Las Vegas’: How a children’s book is building police-community relations - Police1
Senator Franken Releases New "Making It Better" Video - American Civil Liberties Union
Activity timeline
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 59 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 59 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2006
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Making IT Better
- What is Making IT Better?
- Making IT Better is a human services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Houston, United States. May 1 • 2026 More InfoMission: to empower children and families through literacy Vision: for every child to read at grade level Check out our new video to see how ... Read More
- When was Making IT Better founded?
- Making IT Better was founded in 2006.
- Who leads Making IT Better?
- Jacklyn Wilson serves as CEO.
- Where is Making IT Better located?
- Headquartered in Houston, TX, United States.
- What is Making IT Better's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 75% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Making IT Better trustworthy?
- Making IT Better has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Making IT Better's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 562571141.
- What is Making IT Better's website?
- http://www.literacynowhouston.org