Nonprofit · EIN 20-1336966
DO THE WRITE THING INC
Tax-exempt · HOUSTON, TX 77056
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2025 | 990 | $92,427 | $63,246 | $29,181 | $190,653 | $0 | $190,653 |
| August 31, 2024 | 990 | $110,496 | $71,893 | $38,603 | $161,494 | $22 | $161,472 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $92,427
- of which government grants
- $91,667
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,151
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $41,400
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,400
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $46,074
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $6,810
- Program services (functional)
- $49,625
- Management and general (functional)
- $13,621
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $161,494
- Total assets, end of year
- $190,653
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $190,653
- Gross receipts
- $92,427
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 0
- Year formed
- 2004
- State of legal domicile
- TX
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUDGE ROBERT ECKELS | DIR/PRES/SEC Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JANE WETZEL | DIR/PRES/SEC Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LARRY W MASSEY | DIR/TREASURE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 3 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JUDGE ROBERT ECKELS | DIR/PRES/SEC Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| JANE WETZEL | DIR/PRES/SEC Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LARRY W MASSEY | DIR/TREASURE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5555 SAN FELIPE ST, HOUSTON, TX 77056-2701
- In care of
- % ROBERT MARTIN
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- ROBERT ECKELS, 5615 KIRBY DR, HOUSTON, TX 77005
- Signed the 990
- ROBERT ECKELS, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (713) 266-0110
- Return prepared by
- BLAKELY & WEEKS-THOME PLLC
Mission
YOUTH DELINQUENCY PREVENTION
Program accomplishments
- THE TEXAS DO THE WRITE THING CHALLENGE IS BOTH AN EDUCATIONAL AND A YOUTH ANTI-VIOLENCE/ANTI-BULLYING PROGRAM IMPLEMENTED IN SCHOOLS AS A CURRICULUM SUPPLEMENT. IT IS A WRITING COMPETITION DIRECTED TO 6TH, 7TH, AND 8TH GRADE STUDENTS WHO ARE ASKED TO EXAMINE THE EFFECT VIOLENCE HAS HAD ON THEM, DETERMINE THE CAUSES, AND PROPOSE SOLUTIONS. THE LESSON PLAN (UPDATED ANNUALLY FROM REAL-LIFE SCENARIOS) PROVIDES FOR CLASSROOM DISCUSSION BEFORE WRITING BEGINS. IT IS DESIGNED TO FACILITATE CRITICAL THINKING AND FOSTER A SENSE OF PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY. EACH CHILD WHO WRITES RECEIVES A CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION. MORE THAN 30,000 STUDENTS FROM MORE THAN 15 SCHOOLS IN NINE METROPOLITAN AREAS IN TEXAS SUBMITTED PAPERS, WITH MANY MORE PARTICIPATING IN CLASSROOM DISCUSSIONS. VOLUNTEER READERS FROM COMMUNITY GROUPS EVALUATE EACH MANUSCRIPT AND SELECT A BOY AND GIRL FROM EACH SCHOOL AS A "SCHOOL FINALIST". RECOGNITION CEREMONIES ARE CONDUCTED IN EACH SITE TO HONOR THESE STUDENTS, THEIR PARENTS, TEACHERS, PRINCIPALS AND SUPERINTENDENTS. FROM THE FINALISTS, ONE BOY AND ONE GIRL FROM EACH METROPOLITAN AREA ARE SELECTED AS "NATIONAL FINALISTS". THESE STUDENTS ARE INVITED TO CONVENE AND PARTICIPATE IN THE RECOGNITION WEEK IN WASHINGTON DC. EVENTS OF THE WEEK INCLUDE PARTICIPATING IN WORKSHOPS WHERE THEY SHARE THEIR IDEAS ABOUT ANTI-VIOLENCE AND ANTI-BULLYING WITH OTHER NATIONAL FINALISTS FROM AROUND THE COUNTRY. A COMPILATION OF ALL OF THE NATIONAL FINALISTS' WRITINGS ARE PRESENTED TO THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.Expenses $49,625 · revenue $92,427
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | August 31, 2026 | January 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | August 31, 2025 | January 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | August 31, 2024 | January 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-1336966
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2004
- Accounting year ends
- August
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Crime and legal-related (I21)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $190,653
- Income (IRS master file)
- $92,427
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | August 2025 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2024 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2023 | $103,444 | $73,246 | $122,907 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2022 | $106,824 | $75,494 | $95,418 | IRS |
| 990 | August 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | August 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS.
Questions about DO THE WRITE THING INC
- What is the EIN of DO THE WRITE THING INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DO THE WRITE THING INC is 20-1336966.
- Is DO THE WRITE THING INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2004.
- Are donations to DO THE WRITE THING INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DO THE WRITE THING INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of DO THE WRITE THING INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DO THE WRITE THING INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DO THE WRITE THING INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names ROBERT ECKELS.
- Who are the officers and directors of DO THE WRITE THING INC?
- The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does DO THE WRITE THING INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $92,427, expenses of $63,246 and total assets of $190,653 at year end.
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