Exceptional Minds

Organization Overview

Exceptional Minds is located in Sherman Oaks, CA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (P80) the organization is classified as: Centers to Support the Independence of Specific Populations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Exceptional Minds employed 56 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Exceptional 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 06/2022, Exceptional Minds generated $5.4m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.1m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 11.5% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

PROVIDE YOUNG ADULTS ON THE AUTISM SPECTRUM WITH TRAINING IN THE FIELD OF DIGITAL ARTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

FULL-TIME VOCATIONAL PROGRAM: OUR FULL-TIME PROGRAM OFFERS SKILLS-BASED TRAINING AND BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT TO TEENS AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER. IT IS A THREE-YEAR PROGRAM (10 MONTHS PER YEAR) WHERE STUDENTS RECEIVE TRAINING IN THE FIELDS OF DIGITAL ARTS AND POST-PRODUCTION.


POST-GRADUATE/CONTINUING ED PROGRAMS. GRADUATES WHO DO NOT YET HAVE THE SKILLS FOR IMMEDIATE EMPLOYMENT IN THE STUDIO PAY FOR A 4TH-YEAR GUIDED INDEPENDENT-STUDY PROGRAM TO HONE AND DEVELOP ADDITIONAL SKILLS NEEDED. STUDENTS CAN ALSO ENROLL IN TARGETED ADVANCED SKILLS AND SOFTWARE COURSES OFFERED ON A ONE-OFF BASIS TO HELP IMPROVE THEIR EMPLOYABILITY.


PART-TIME SKILLS AND VOCATIONAL PROGRAMS: STUDENTS TAKE PART IN AFTER SCHOOL AND SATURDAY PROGRAMS TO LEARN NICHE SKILLS RELATED TO THE ANIMATION AND VISUAL EFFECTS CAREER PATHS. STUDENTS ARE ALSO PROVIDED ONE ON ONE TUTORING TO DEVELOP SPECIFIC SKILLS NEEDED TO ADVANCE IN THE PROGRAM. PROGRAM ALSO INCLUDES A SIX-WEEK SUMMER PROGRAM WHERE TEENS AND ADULTS WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER ACQUIRE SKILLS NEEDED TO BECOME ANIMATORS AND MEDIA ARTISTS.


STUDIO PROGRAM: GRADUATES OF THE FULL-TIME PROGRAM USE SKILLS ACQUIRED AT EXCEPTIONAL MINDS TO GENERATE PROGRAM REVENUE FROM PAID CLIENT PROJECTS, TYPICALLY MAJOR MOTION PICTURES AND TELEVISION SHOWS. GRADUATE ARTISTS ALSO RECEIVE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT AND TRAINING FROM THEIR SUPERVISORS AND EM STAFF WITH THE AIM OF EVENTUAL PLACEMENT IN "OUTSIDE" EMPLOYMENT.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Patricia Turney
Board Chair
$0
Daniel Glasser
Vice Chair
$0
Helen Wu
Treasurer
$0
Susan Capps
Secretary
$0
Richard Gasparian
Board Member
$0
Ron Burns
Board Member (until 1/1/22)
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $335,500
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,852,168
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $391,345
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,187,668
Total Program Service Revenue$2,167,401
Investment income $11,542
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $1,007,057
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $5,375,664

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