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Partnership for Extraordinary Minds Inc

EIN 26-4267548 · Chevy Chase, MD

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

COLLABORATE WITH FAMILIES, EDUCATORS, AND PROVIDERS TO IMPROVE THE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES AND OUTCOMES OF AUTISTIC STUDENTS. ADVOCATE FOR A CONTINUUM OF EDUCATIONAL PLACEMENTS, SERVICES AND ACCOMMODATIONS. DISSEMINATE ADVOCACY AND AUTISM-RELATED RESOURCES TO COMMUNITY. PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR FAMILIES, PROFESSIONALS, AND EDUCATORS TO NETWORK, EXCHANGE IDEAS, AND SHARE THEIR EXPERIENCES. ENCOURAGE SELF-ADVOCACY AMONG AUTISTIC STUDENTS. PROMOTE INCLUSION AND ACCEPTANCE IN SCHOOL COMMUNITIES OF AUTISTIC CHILDREN AND FOSTER UNDERSTANDING OF THEIR STRENGTHS AND CHALLENGES. ADVOCATE FOR POLICIES THAT HELP AUTISTIC STUDENTS REALIZE THEIR ACADEMIC POTENTIAL.

Income
$135,991
Spending
$104,156
Reserves
24.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Highest pay
$29,115, executive director

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (diseases, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 24.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 23% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $38,429 spent. WE MAINTAIN A WEBSITE FULL OF RESOURCES THAT ARE USEFUL FOR PARENTS AND EDUCATORS WHO SUPPORT AUTISTIC STUDENTS.
  2. $32,174 spent. WE PRESENT A SERIES OF SPEAKERS, WORKSHOPS, AND SOCIAL EVENTS EACH YEAR THAT ADDRESS ISSUES OF IMPORTANCE TO PARENTS AND EDUCATORS OF AUTISTIC STUDENTS AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PARENTS AND STUDENTS TO CONNECT WITH EACH OTHER.
  3. $21,029 spent. WE MAINTAIN A VOLUNTEER ADVOCACY TEAM THAT PROVIDES HELP TO INDIVIDUAL PARENTS WHO HAVE QUESTIONS OR NEED INFORMATION ABOUT GETTING THEIR CHILD THE SUPPORT THEY NEED IN MONTGOMERY COUNTY SPECIAL EDUCATION.
  4. $9,630 spent. WE PROVIDE EDUCATOR GRANTS TO MOTIVATED EDUCATORS TO PAY FOR TRAININGS OR PURCHASE CURRICULAR MATERIALS THAT THEY NEED TO BETTER SUPPORT AUTISTIC STUDENTS.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since July 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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