Creating Young Minds is located in Lake Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Creating Young Minds is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Creating Young Minds generated $66.2k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (7.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $336.3k during the year ending 12/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
WE FOCUS ON TEACHING YOUNG MEN ABOUT THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION, HARD WORK AND BEING HUMBLE IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE. FOR THE 2020 YEAR, WE'VE HELPED OVER 40 YOUNG MEN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 16 AND 20 FROM AROUND THE US, CANADA, SENEGAL, ST. MARTEEN, GERMANY, THE NETHERLANDS, TURKS AND CAICOS, BAHAMAS, NIGERIA AND SERBIA. SIX OF THE YOUNG MEN EARNED SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND 4 YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE US TO PLAY BASKETBALL. THREE OF THE YOUNG MEN EARNED SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND 2 YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE US TO PLAY BASKETBALL. WE HOSTED 7 SHOWCASES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR CYM ACADEMY AS WELL AS FOR OTHER PREP BASKETBALL TEAMS AND JUNIOR COLLEGE TEAMS TO PLAY IN FRONT OF COLLEGE COACHES AND NATIONAL SCOUTS TO HELP OBTAIN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS. WE ALSO HOSTED 2 NCAA SANCTIONED INDIVIDUAL SHOWCASES FOR HIGH SCHOOL, JUNIOR COLLEGE PLAYERS AND INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS TO PLAY ON TEAMS IN FRONT OF COLLEGE COACHES AND NATIONAL SCOUTS TO HELP OBTAIN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS. WE ATTEND
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
VISION: THE YOUNG MEN LIVING IN OUR COMMUNITIES WILL GAIN A BROADER APPRECIATION FOR SELF AND OTHERS, EDUCATION, AND ATHLETICS THROUGH BASKETBALL, SCHOOL, SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE. FOR THE 2020 YEAR, WE'VE HELPED OVER 40 YOUNG MEN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 16 AND 20 FROM AROUND THE US, CANADA, SENEGAL, ST. MARTEEN, GERMANY, THE NETHERLANDS, TURKS AND CAICOS, BAHAMAS, NIGERIA AND SERBIA. SIX OF THE YOUNG MEN EARNED SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND 4 YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE US TO PLAY BASKETBALL. THREE OF THE YOUNG MEN EARNED SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND 2 YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE US TO PLAY BASKETBALL. WE HOSTED 7 SHOWCASES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR CYM ACADEMY AS WELL AS FOR OTHER PREP BASKETBALL TEAMS AND JUNIOR COLLEGE TEAMS TO PLAY IN FRONT OF COLLEGE COACHES AND NATIONAL SCOUTS TO HELP OBTAIN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS. WE ALSO HOSTED 2 NCAA SANCTIONED INDIVIDUAL SHOWCASES FOR HIGH SCHOOL, JUNIOR COLLEGE PLAYERS AND INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS TO PLAY ON TEAMS IN FRONT OF COLLEGE COACHES AND NATIONAL SCOUTS TO HELP OBTAIN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS. WE ATTENDED 15 TOURNAMENTS ACROSS TEXAS, OKLAHOMA AND KANSAS. WE PLAYED OVER 35 GAMES AGAINST COLLEGE TEAMS AROUND TEXAS AND KANSAS. WE HELPED 10 YOUNG MEN PREPARE FOR AND TAKE THE ACT AND SAT COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS.
VISION: THE YOUNG MEN LIVING IN OUR COMMUNITIES WILL GAIN A BROADER APPRECIATION FOR SELF AND OTHERS, EDUCATION, AND ATHLETICS THROUGH BASKETBALL, SCHOOL, SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE. FOR THE 2020 YEAR, WE'VE HELPED OVER 40 YOUNG MEN BETWEEN THE AGES OF 16 AND 20 FROM AROUND THE US, CANADA, SENEGAL, ST. MARTEEN, GERMANY, THE NETHERLANDS, TURKS AND CAICOS, BAHAMAS, NIGERIA AND SERBIA. SIX OF THE YOUNG MEN EARNED SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND 4 YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE US TO PLAY BASKETBALL. THREE OF THE YOUNG MEN EARNED SCHOLARSHIPS TO ATTEND 2 YEAR COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN THE US TO PLAY BASKETBALL. WE HOSTED 7 SHOWCASES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR FOR CYM ACADEMY AS WELL AS FOR OTHER PREP BASKETBALL TEAMS AND JUNIOR COLLEGE TEAMS TO PLAY IN FRONT OF COLLEGE COACHES AND NATIONAL SCOUTS TO HELP OBTAIN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS. WE ALSO HOSTED 2 NCAA SANCTIONED INDIVIDUAL SHOWCASES FOR HIGH SCHOOL, JUNIOR COLLEGE PLAYERS AND INTERNATIONAL PLAYERS TO PLAY ON TEAMS IN FRONT OF COLLEGE COACHES AND NATIONAL SCOUTS TO HELP OBTAIN COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS. WE ATTENDED 15 TOURNAMENTS ACROSS TEXAS, OKLAHOMA AND KANSAS. WE PLAYED OVER 35 GAMES AGAINST COLLEGE TEAMS AROUND TEXAS AND KANSAS. WE HELPED 10 YOUNG MEN PREPARE FOR AND TAKE THE ACT AND SAT COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAMINATIONS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Shira A Ackerman Academic Dir | Officer | $0 | |
Mathis Crowder President | Officer | $0 | |
Charley Brown Director | Officer | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $5,562 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $33 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,069 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $11,664 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,149 |
Investment income | $820 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $48,548 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $66,181 |
Statement of Expenses | |
---|---|
Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $65,271 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $175 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $8,642 |
Office expenses | $1,269 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $35,852 |
Travel | $21,254 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $17,840 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $2,203 |
Insurance | $60,300 |
All other expenses | $37,636 |
Total functional expenses | $336,291 |
Balance Sheet | |
---|---|
Cash—non-interest-bearing | $1,612 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $146 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $9,170 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $30,248 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $41,176 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $60,300 |
Total liabilities | $60,300 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$19,124 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $41,176 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Creating Young Minds has recieved totaling $80,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: For grant recipient's exempt purposes | $40,000 |
Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund Boston, MA PURPOSE: For grant recipient's exempt purposes | $40,000 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Firstline Schools Inc New Orleans, LA | $25,158,781 | $60,437,770 |
Education Service Center Region Xii Of Texas Waco, TX | $21,686,581 | $37,093,935 |
New Meridian Corporation Austin, TX | $22,335,966 | $20,374,244 |
Belle Chasse Academy Inc Belle Chasse, LA | $29,416,847 | $17,545,847 |
Village Tech Schools Duncanville, TX | $32,290,922 | $14,785,373 |
Bexar County Performing Arts Center Foundation San Antonio, TX | $183,646,136 | $8,087,390 |
Leading Educators Inc New Orleans, LA | $10,160,201 | $9,461,961 |
Hispanic Association Of Colleges And Universities San Antonio, TX | $14,909,180 | $14,551,149 |
Passages America Israel Inc Allen, TX | $8,997,691 | $7,060,714 |
Extend-A-Care Inc Austin, TX | $4,350,683 | $9,102,758 |
Educate Girls Austin, TX | $42,960,470 | $14,126,525 |
Evolution Acadamy Richardson, TX | $15,542,643 | $6,925,248 |