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Minds Matter

Minds matter nyc 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.

Minds Matter Of Nyc Inc

Youth Development New York, NY EIN 320191502 · IRS Sign up to see website
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89
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
89/100 · methodology

About Minds Matter

Minds Matter NYC connects driven and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation, and possibilities to succeed in college, create their futures, and change the world.

Founded
Headquarters
New York, NY
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
O50
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Mission

Minds matter nyc 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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development · NTEE O50
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 22%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 5.47%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 89
Peer average: 89

Red flags

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

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Minds Matter is a registered youth development nonprofit based in New York, NY, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1991 and has been operating for 35 years. Its EIN is 320191502. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. 85 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Minds Matter has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100. 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 89 ('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 89/100.

Minds Matter is located in New York, NY, United States. The organization was established in 1991 and has been active for 35 years.

Based on official tax filings, Minds Matter has $3M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above 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)). It has $3M in annual revenue. The organization has 85 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Minds Matter. 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.

Minds Matter has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 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.

Minds Matter NYC connects driven and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation, and possibilities 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 1991.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: Minds Matter's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89/100 is in line with the peer average of 89/100. Its annual revenue of $3M is well above 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 320191502, 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
$1M-$10M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

CO
Cosette Gutierrez
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AB
Abdul Z••••••
Director
AD
Adam D•••••
Director
AM
Amit B•••••••
Director
AN
Andrew J•••••
Secretary
AN
Andrew J••••• F•••••
Secretary
CH
Chaeri T•••••
Director
CH
Christina L••••
Director
CO
Colin P D••••••
Dir of Development
CO
Cosette G••••••••
Executive Director
DA
David B••••••
Vice Chair
DE
Deborah B••••••
Chair
DI
Diane L••
Director
ER
Erika H•••••••
Executive Dir.
JA
Jamaal M•••••
Director
JO
Jonathan W•••••••
Director
KE
Keli H••••
Director
LA
Laura M•••••
Director
LA
Laura M••••• F•••••
Director
LE
Leeanne S•
Secretary
MA
Maggie B•••• N•• M••••••••
Director
MA
Maribel L•••••••••••••••
Director
MA
Mark S•••••••
Director
MA
Martin S•••
Director
MI
Minahaj P••••
Treasurer
MO
Moran S•••••
Director
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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$2.6M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$2.3M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$2.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.6M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Form filed
$1.4M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

Other youth development in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Minds Matter This page 89 $2.6 million -
Rhizome Action Network Inc 90 $1.0 million 85%
Virginia Valor Fc Llc 90 $2.9 million 88%
Well Child Conference of Elgin 89 $2.7 million -
Boys & Girls Club of the Lower Naugatuck … 89 $2.6 million -
Beyond the Ball Nfp 89 $1.5 million -
Rochester Childfirst Network 89 $6.0 million -
Butte Family Ymca Inc 89 $2.0 million -
Communities in Schools of Peninsula 89 $1.6 million -

Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 85 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 2, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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 Minds Matter

What is Minds Matter?
Minds Matter is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in New York, United States. Minds Matter NYC connects driven and determined students from low-income families with the people, preparation, and possibilities to succeed in college, create their futures, and change the world.
When was Minds Matter founded?
Minds Matter was founded in 1991.
Who leads Minds Matter?
Cosette Gutierrez serves as Executive Director.
Where is Minds Matter located?
Headquartered in New York, United States.
What is Minds Matter's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Minds Matter trustworthy?
Minds Matter has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 89 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: 320191502.
What is Minds Matter's website?
https://mindsmatternyc.org/