# Minds Matter

Youth development programs nonprofit in Houston, Texas 77005. EIN 82-1922816. Data as of November 8, 2026.

Page: https://backpr.com/find/nonprofit/821922816-minds-matter

## Mission (the organization's own words)

> Mind matter connects driven and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation and possibilities to succeed in college, create their future, and change the world.

Source: Form 990-EZ, year ending Jun 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/821922816/202631119349200823/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 | $136,642 | $53,858 | $119,339 | $119,339 | - | - | [Form 990-EZ](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/821922816/202631119349200823/full) |

Revenue sources, year ending Jun 2025: gifts and grants $132,595, program fees $942, investment income $0.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 63 of 541 youth development nonprofits in Houston.
- Revenue $136,642 is higher than roughly 40 to 50% of 994 youth development nonprofits in Texas; median $150,415.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Harris County, Texas: about 1,272,618 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
- 2,084 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 1.6 per 1,000 children.
- Licensed programs in Houston: 813 licensed child care centers, 111 school-age programs: https://backpr.com/find/texas/houston
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

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

Minds Matter's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-1922816. 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 Houston, Texas 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: "Mind matter connects driven and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation and possibilities to succeed in college, create their future, and change the world." 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 $136,642 and total expenses of $53,858 on its Form 990-EZ (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.