Do It With Attitude
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Do it with Attitude main focus is to promote education and self-worth among youth through encouraging positive behavior. By refocusing perception while concentrating on good attitude, D.I.W.A's goal is to produce productive citizens that respect themselves, their family, and their communities, are familiar with laws, government, personal/business affairs, education, faith and a belief in themselves. DIWA has been very successful, initiating positive energy, We are able to inform/educate, bridge cultural and generational gaps while providing essential programming, supplies, and other outreach to youth and family in need. DIWA receives supportive verbal feedback and written assurance via survey feedback from the adults and children who come in contact with our programming.
- Income
- $27,518
- Spending
- $24,795
- Reserves
- 2.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $2,000, president and board member
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Impact evidence
Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.
Programs described in its return (4)
- $10,693 spent. Current Collaboration with Flint Housing Commission. Do it with attitude provided 12 weeks of summer programming to FHC resident and Genesee County. The site was 801 floral park in Flint, MI. The program was called "A Healthier YOUth". The program addressed problematic concerns regarding the health and wellness to the vulnerable population. In addition to the meeting the needs of vulnerable student participants. The program will provide information, resources and programming that will promote physical and mental health well-being that may have been lacking among the vulnerable population.
- $1,000 spent. collaboration with AFSCME Chapter 07 Council 25 -2021-22 Backpack giveaway held on the grounds of Do It With Attitude 3810 West Court Street Flint, MI 48532 -provided backpack to area neighborhood children; $500.00 grant from AFSCME Chapter 07 ; unpaid volunteers
- $1,000 spent. KGCB park adopter provided Basket ball in the park
- $2,000 spent. The Embrace Program is dedicated to providing support to families facing challenges. We step in to assist with specific needs, whether it's helping a child attend prom, covering car repairs, or addressing other essential needs. By adopting a family, we offer the help they need to navigate difficult situations, making a meaningful difference in their lives
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.
On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.
Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since January 2020.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.
Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.
Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.
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