# Minds Matter

Youth development programs nonprofit in Chicago, Illinois 60610. EIN 20-4855745. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/204855745-minds-matter

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To mentor underpriveleged high school students towards achieving acceptance into a four year university.

Source: Form 990, year ending Jun 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/204855745/202611329349303916/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | $303,539 | $227,247 | $390,065 | $350,208 | 0 | 14 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/204855745/202611329349303916/full) |
| Jun 2024 | $253,939 | $314,325 | $325,121 | $273,916 | 0 | 14 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/204855745/202510959349300906/full) |
| Jun 2023 | $169,911 | $206,890 | $346,558 | $334,302 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/204855745/202421319349201927/full) |
| Jun 2021 | $183,274 | $90,431 | $318,016 | $318,016 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/204855745/202230879349200028/full) |

Expense split, year ending Jun 2025: programs $107,903 (47%), management $38,216 (17%), fundraising $81,128 (36%).

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2025: gifts and grants $292,652, program fees $0, investment income $9,427.

Growth label: **Growing** (about +13% a year, Jun 2021 to Jun 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 75 of 543 youth development nonprofits in Chicago.
- Revenue $303,539 is higher than roughly 60 to 70% of 505 youth development nonprofits in Illinois; median $157,728.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Cook County, Illinois: about 1,053,196 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 2,288 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.2 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Chicago: 780 licensed child care centers: https://backpr.com/find/illinois/chicago
- Illinois rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/illinois

## Questions

**What is Minds Matter's EIN?**

Minds Matter's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-4855745. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Minds Matter a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Minds Matter in Chicago, Illinois as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3). This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Minds Matter tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Minds Matter as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Minds Matter do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Jun 2025: "To mentor underpriveleged high school students towards achieving acceptance into a four year university." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Minds Matter take in?**

For the year ending Jun 2025, Minds Matter reported total revenue of $303,539 and total expenses of $227,247 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.