WHY WE CAN T WAIT

EIN: 460755751 501(c)(3) Youth Development

Goodlettsville, TN

Total Revenue
$406,623
Total Expenses
$369,269
Total Assets
$105,144
Net Assets
$105,144
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2012
Legal Domicile
TN
Principal Officer
DARRELL CALDWELL
Phone
6158106630
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

WHY WE CAN T WAIT, founded in 2012, is a small nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $407K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $369K left a modest 9% surplus.

Mission

Why We Can't Wait Inc's Mission is to empower and develop youth in the under-served communities to become productive citizens in society; also improve parent involvement by encouraging better parent/child relations, and combat growing health concerns in under-served/underprivileged communities such as, but not limited to, childhood obesity and diabetes, and sedentary lifestyles of families.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $204,123 Revenue: $0

WWCW Afterschool Academy occurs Monday through Thursday, from 3:30 until 6:00 p.m. It features dinner, homework help, tutoring, social/ emotional learning sessions, Restorative practice sessions...

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WWCW Afterschool Academy occurs Monday through Thursday, from 3:30 until 6:00 p.m. It features dinner, homework help, tutoring, social/ emotional learning sessions, Restorative practice sessions, team building and enrichment activities in sports as well as the arts, i.e., African/hip-hop dance, yoga, spoken word, flag football, golf, Step, etc. We also have students from local colleges and universities to assist in our mentoring program. In addition, we will have an incentive field trip to be taken at the end of each semester for participants that have perfect attendance, improved grades, and little to no office visits. The funding partner for this initiative is the Nashville After Zone Alliance (NAZA).

Program 2
Expenses: $55,000 Revenue: $0

WWCW Career Applications Regarding Students (C.A.R.S) summer teen job program is a collaborative between Why We Can't Wait, Inc., and Metro Action Power Youth Teen job program that provided job for...

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WWCW Career Applications Regarding Students (C.A.R.S) summer teen job program is a collaborative between Why We Can't Wait, Inc., and Metro Action Power Youth Teen job program that provided job for 80-100 teens. These sites allow teens to explore various careers in the various organizations. The teens receive four hours a day/ 20 hours a week at the rate of $12 an hour. Why We Can't Wait, Inc. hires and trains site coordinators to help stabilize the teams at each site, completing a PowerPoint to conclude the six weeks experience

Program 3
Expenses: $60,500 Revenue: $0

WWCW Cultivating Character in Millennials Leadership Academy CCM Leadership Academy is an eight-week summer enrichment program. It is city-wide and serves ages 6 - 16, providing left brain and right...

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WWCW Cultivating Character in Millennials Leadership Academy CCM Leadership Academy is an eight-week summer enrichment program. It is city-wide and serves ages 6 - 16, providing left brain and right brain experiences. Mornings consist of science/technology/engineering, English/language arts, math and sports. Following lunch, arts & crafts, African dance, Zumba and leadership development. Thursday's are reserve for college tours and every Friday we have field trips

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $406,623
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $406,623

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $72,301
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $369,269
Other Expenses $296,968
TOTAL EXPENSES $369,269

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $406,623 $328,690 +0.2%
Expenses $369,269 $348,595 +0.1%
Net Income $37,354 $-19,905 -2.9%
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Governance

Voting Members
24
Independent Members
24
Employees
1
Volunteers
15

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
18
$0
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
Dajuana Toran Chair 5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Domonic Leonardo Vice Chair 5
Director
$0 $0 $0
Darrell Caldwell President 40
Director
$0 $0 $0
Walter Stuart VP of Operations 20.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
Anthony Hall Coordinator of Restorative Practices 10
Director
$0 $0 $0
Lisa Caldwell Treasurer 10
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOROTHY SANDS BOARD MEMBER 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS FORD BOARD MEMBER 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
LLWAYNE JONES BOARD MEMBER 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
GARY MAYS BOARD MEMBER 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
PRINCELLA RIDLEY BOARD MEMBER 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ALETA YOUNG BOARD MEMBER 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
THOMAS KILCREASE BOARD MEMBER 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ATTAYA YOKLEY BOARD MEMBER 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
VICKY EGLY BOARD MEMBER 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
GILMAN WHITING BOARD MEMBER 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JASON WORD BOARD MEMBER 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
BRITTANY MIDDLEBROOKS BOARD MEMBER 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
ALESHA MARSHALL BOARD MEMBER 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
DESTINY CARNEY BOARD MEMBER 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
HOWARD THOMPSON BOARD MEMBER 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
JERON LEWIS BOARD MEMBER 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
DIONNE TAYLOR PLACIDE BOARD MEMBER 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
KHONSU BUCHANAN BOARD MEMBER - STUDENT 1
Officer
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 No data No data No data No data
2024 $406,623 $369,269 $105,144 $37,354
2023 $328,690 $348,595 $67,790 $-19,905
2022 $356,028 $308,770 $87,695 $47,258
2021 $256,731 $242,081 $40,437 $14,650
2020 $238,059 $231,040 $25,787 $7,019
2019 $223,469 $214,609 $18,768 $8,860
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