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Building Minds in Sudan Inc

After fleeing a war-torn region years ago as "lost boys", our founders, Sebastian and Mathon, decided to return to their homeland, a newly-formed country, to improve literacy, equality …

Building Minds in South Sudan

International Rochester, NY EIN 364659286 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Building Minds in Sudan Inc

Construction of schools in South Sudan. Primarily supported through contributions. The Laima Microfinance Program provides microfinancing for women entrepreneurs to establish businesses in Mayen-Abun. Primarily supported through contributions. Cultivate community gardens to increase sustainable food sources for the community and provided an opportunity for women to plant and care for their own plots.

Founded
Headquarters
Rochester, NY
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
Q33
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2010

Mission

After fleeing a war-torn region years ago as "lost boys", our founders, Sebastian and Mathon, decided to return to their homeland, a newly-formed country, to improve literacy, equality and economic opportunity.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
🌍 International · NTEE Q33
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar international in United States
Program spending This charity: 98%
Peer average: 92%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.98
Program expenses$0.98 ($152,589)
98% to programs beats the peer average (92%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Building Minds in Sudan Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Rochester, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2009 and has been operating for 17 years. Its EIN is 364659286. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for international charities in United States. The organization reports $151K in annual revenue. 24 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Building Minds in Sudan Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.

Building Minds in Sudan Inc is located in Rochester, NY, United States. The organization was established in 2009 and has been active for 17 years. Its registered address is 175 Willowcrest Dr, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Building Minds in Sudan Inc has $151K in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 92% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Building Minds in Sudan Inc is classified as a International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $151K in annual revenue. The organization has 24 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Building Minds in Sudan Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Building Minds in Sudan Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 98% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 92%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Construction of schools in South Sudan. Primarily supported through contributions. The Laima Microfinance Program provides microfinancing for women entrepreneurs to establish businesses in Mayen-Abun. Primarily supported through contributions. Cultivate community gardens to increase sustainable food sources for the community and provided an opportunity for women to plant and care for their own plots. Building Minds in Sudan Inc is classified as a international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2009.

Among international charities registered in United States: Building Minds in Sudan Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 92%. Its annual revenue of $151K is below the peer average of $5M.

Yes, donations to Building Minds in Sudan Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Building Minds in Sudan Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 364659286, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
98% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

SA
Sarah Solorzano
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (8)

Source: Public filings

JU
Judy S•••••••
Board Chair
MA
Mary R•••
Secretary
MA
Mathon N••
Vice President
MI
Michael V•• d•• G•••
Member
MI
Michelle C••••••••
Member
RE
Reed S••••••
Vice Chair
SA
Sarah S••••••••
Treasurer
SE
Sebastian M••••••••
President
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2021
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other international in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Building Minds in Sudan Inc This page 76 $151,020 98%
Full Gospel Business Mens Fellowship International - Usa … 93 $157,607 84%
Mooncatcher Project Inc 90 $223,917 97%
Life Center Ethiopia 90 $372,412 90%
First Ladies Initiative 90 $536,180 95%
Fields of Abundance Mission 90 $162,732 94%
Arlene Campbell Humanitarian Foundation 90 $242,104 96%
Inventions for Good Inc 90 $214,826 99%
Chalice of Mercy Inc 90 $396,335 82%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 24 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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Quick facts about Building Minds in Sudan Inc

What is Building Minds in Sudan Inc?
Building Minds in Sudan Inc is a international supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Rochester, United States. Construction of schools in South Sudan. Primarily supported through contributions. The Laima Microfinance Program provides microfinancing for women entrepreneurs to establish businesses in Mayen-Abun. Primarily supported through contributions. Cultivate community gardens to increase sustainable food sources for the community and provided an opportunity for women to plant and care for their own plots.
When was Building Minds in Sudan Inc founded?
Building Minds in Sudan Inc was founded in 2009.
Who leads Building Minds in Sudan Inc?
Sarah Solorzano serves as Treasurer.
Where is Building Minds in Sudan Inc located?
Headquartered in Rochester, United States.
What is Building Minds in Sudan Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
Is Building Minds in Sudan Inc trustworthy?
Building Minds in Sudan Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Building Minds in Sudan Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 364659286.
What is Building Minds in Sudan Inc's website?
https://www.bmiss.org