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Making IT Better

To empower children and families through literacy.

Making It Better dba Literacy Now

Human Services Houston, TX EIN: 562571141 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Making IT Better

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

Founded
Headquarters
Houston, TX
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
P80
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2006

Mission

To empower children and families through literacy.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 75%
Peer average: 86%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 3.75%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)
$0.74
Program$0.74

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Making 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.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
75% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
76

Leadership

From FY2025 filing

JA
Jacklyn W•••••
CEO

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Toyota MR2 testbed getting ‘better every day’ - Torquecafe
Jun 2026
torquecafe.com
Carney vows a better Canada after Alberta plans a vote on seeking independence - WKYC
May 2026
www.wkyc.com
Red Roses’ dominance is not ruining women’s game — it’s making it better - The Times
May 2026
www.thetimes.com
Keystone Light Apple: Yeah, We're Late to the Party. So We Brought a Better Beer - Morningstar
May 2026
www.morningstar.com
Socialising, work, exercise: what makes a good day and is there a ‘formula’ for making it better? - The Guardian
Apr 2026
www.theguardian.com
25 Women for '26: Erin Philpot knows how to make it better - Tallahassee Democrat
Apr 2026
www.tallahassee.com
EV Charging Still Sucks. This Guy Is Making It Better - MotorTrend
Mar 2026
www.motortrend.com
With a Napa story time, police guide children in 'making it better' - The Napa Valley Register
Feb 2026
napavalleyregister.com
Form filed
$2.6M revenue
FY2025
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
‘Making it Better in Las Vegas’: How a children’s book is building police-community relations - Police1
May 2024
www.police1.com
Form filed
$2.5M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$2.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Senator Franken Releases New "Making It Better" Video - American Civil Liberties Union
Sep 2022
www.aclu.org
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.9M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2025 on record
  • Named leadership · 59 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2006
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No 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