Minds Matter
Minds Matter of Cleveland helps high school students from low income families prepare for and gain admission to four year college and universities by providing classes and ACT …
Minds Matter Of Cleveland Ohio Inc
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Minds Matter Cleveland is a holistic college prep program and enriching community dedicated to supporting students from low-income families to succeed in college, create their futures, and change the world.
Mission
Minds Matter of Cleveland helps high school students from low income families prepare for and gain admission to four year college and universities by providing classes and ACT prep.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Minds Matter has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 86% of the 53,450 youth development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable charities, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation (present for 93% of comparable organizations)
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMinds Matter is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Cleveland, OH, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2008 and has been operating for 18 years. Its EIN is 262155951. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 74/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $485K in annual revenue. 34 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Minds Matter's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 262155951. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Minds Matter has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74/100. 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 74 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
Minds Matter is located in Cleveland, OH, United States. The organization was established in 2008 and has been active for 18 years. Its registered address is 2515 Jay Ave Ste 101, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Minds Matter has $485K in annual revenue. It allocates 59% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Minds Matter is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $485K in annual revenue. The organization has 34 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Minds Matter. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.
According to GiveRadar's records, Minds Matter is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and overseen by the IRS. It reports that 59% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Minds Matter Cleveland is a holistic college prep program and enriching community dedicated to supporting students from low-income families to succeed in college, create their futures, and change the world. Minds Matter is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2008.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 59% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $485K is below the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Minds Matter are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Minds Matter is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 262155951, 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
MINDS MATTER is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (14)
Source: Public filings
14 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- 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 - 34 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 34 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2008
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Minds Matter
- What is Minds Matter?
- Minds Matter is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Cleveland, United States. Minds Matter Cleveland is a holistic college prep program and enriching community dedicated to supporting students from low-income families to succeed in college, create their futures, and change the world.
- When was Minds Matter founded?
- Minds Matter was founded in 2008.
- Who leads Minds Matter?
- Joel Baxter serves as Director.
- Where is Minds Matter located?
- Headquartered in Cleveland, OH, United States.
- What is Minds Matter's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 59% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Minds Matter trustworthy?
- Minds Matter has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 74 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 Minds Matter's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 262155951.
- What is Minds Matter's website?
- https://www.mindsmattercleveland.org